We are delighted to announce that Glasgow Women’s Aid is launching a new family court advocacy service for women and children who have been affected by domestic abuse.

Thanks to funding from the national lottery community fund, we will have a dedicated worker for both women and their children who have been impacted by domestic abuse and are involved in civil family court processes such as court ordered contact. This new service will build on the support that we already offer to women and children.

Are you passionate about women’s rights and supporting survivors of domestic abuse? Do you have experience of working with women who have experienced trauma? We are looking for a Women’s Family Court Advocacy Worker to join our team and provide vital support to women navigating the family court process as a result of domestic abuse.

You will provide trauma-informed, one-to-one advocacy and practical support to women involved in the family court system. You will support women to understand the court process, their rights and options, and assist with safety planning and risk assessment. In addition to individual support, you will facilitate group work programmes for women, creating a safe space for peer support and connection to enhance wellbeing. You will liaise with solicitors, court professionals and partner agencies to ensure women’s voices are heard and their experiences are recognised. You will refer and signpost women to other appropriate services where required to better support their wider needs as a whole.

As part of the role, you will be required to participate within our Crisis Support and work out of hours to support.

It is essential that you have experience of providing support to women who have experienced gender-based violence. A suitable qualification such as HNC Social Services or SVQ Level 3 Social Services and Healthcare is essential or a degree or post graduate qualification in a relevant field. You will have a willingness to work towards a qualification in relation to advocacy. The nature of our work requires a commitment to the feminist analysis of domestic abuse and to the values of Glasgow Women’s Aid. Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you have a driving license and access to a car.

We are delighted to announce that Glasgow Women’s Aid is launching a new family court advocacy service for women and children who have been affected by domestic abuse.

Thanks to funding from the national lottery community fund, we will have a dedicated worker for both women and their children who have been impacted by domestic abuse and are involved in civil family court processes such as court ordered contact. This new service will build on the support that we already offer to women and children.

Are you passionate about children’s rights? Do you enjoy working directly with children and young people and have experience supporting those affected by trauma? We are looking for a Children’s Family Court Advocacy Worker to join our team and provide dedicated support to children and young people whose families are involved in civil family court proceedings due to domestic abuse.

You will provide child-centred, trauma informed support to help children understand family court processes in an age-appropriate way, and ensure their voices and experiences are recognised. This will compromise of one-to-one support and the facilitation and creation of age-appropriate group work and peer support. You will work with others and signpost to appropriate agencies where necessary to ensure children’s safety and wider well-being throughout the court process.

This role requires someone who is confident communicating complex information in a child friendly way and who understands the impact domestic abuse has on children and young people. You will have a clear understanding of children’s rights and use this knowledge to empower children to express their views and advocate on their behalf to ensure their wishes and rights are heard.

As part of the role, you will be required to participate within our Crisis Support and work out of hours to support.

It is essential that you have experience of supporting children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse or gender-based violence. A qualification relevant to working with children and young people, such as SVQ Level 3 Social Services (Children and Young People), is required. A degree or post graduate qualification in a relevant field is desirable with a willingness to work towards a qualification in relation to advocacy.

The nature of our work requires a commitment to the feminist analysis of domestic abuse and to the values of Glasgow Women’s Aid. Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you have a driving license and access to a car.

Main Purpose of Post:

To develop and coordinate ‘FriendZ Meetups’ our exciting service programme for adults with Down’s syndrome, ensuring the delivery and support of social group meetings throughout Scotland. Creating opportunities for young people and adults with Down’s syndrome to develop new friendships, increase self-esteem, independence, confidence, and social skills.

To work alongside and provide direct support to DSS Engagement Worker involving weekly in person meetings and to support with travel to meetings and events.

To be responsible for a small team of volunteers within your area who will support the group meetings and includes all aspects of volunteer recruitment, training, support, maintaining and celebrating achievements. At Down’s Syndrome Scotland we truly value the support of our volunteers and strive to ensure that they are recognised for the contribution they make.

Demands of the post:

This post is home-based with a mix of online and face to face work involving travel across specific areas of Scotland. Evening work and occasional, weekend work will be required as many of the social meetups will be in the evenings. This is included in your working hours and scheduled in accordingly. Appointment to this position is subject to membership of the PVG (Scotland) Scheme.

A full job description is available to download below.

GNWCAB’s Board of Directors are looking for four new Directors to work alongside other board members to oversee and support our Chief Executive and our dynamic team of staff and volunteers. Later this year, we will be moving premises and we are seeking to expand our Board to support this process and our onward development. At this important point in our journey, we are seeking Directors who can bring different perspectives to help the Bureau achieve its plans for the future and provide the most relevant and accessible advice services possible.

The Board is currently made up of seven Directors, each offering a different skillset that can support the governance needs and development aims of the organisation. We welcome applications from anyone who feels passionate about our work, regardless of professional background.

The Board has identified an upcoming skills gap related to third sector fundraising and governance, and we hope to fill one of the four roles with someone who has experience of this kind. We would encourage applicants with this background to also consider joining our Finance, Risk, and Audit Committee (FRAC).

For the remaining three roles, we encourage candidates of all kinds, particularly those with strong knowledge of and connections to north west Glasgow. Most important to us is finding candidates who fit our values and our organisation. We are looking for people who are approachable, transparent, team players, positive influencers and who are willing to contribute to debate.

GNWCAB’s staff team, volunteers and clients come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and widening access and inclusion is central to our mission and our values. We want our Board to be representative of our local community and so would welcome approaches from people who live locally or have lived experience of issues facing our clients. We encourage applications from groups that are under-represented on charity boards, particularly people from Black, Asian, or other minority ethnic communities, as well as young and Disabled people.

We happily welcome applications from people who have not been senior volunteers or sat on a board before. GNWCAB is committed to the on-going development of our staff and volunteers and we provide opportunities for training and engagement across the organisation on a regular basis. As a new Director, you will be fully inducted and offered training tailored to your level of experience that would support your development in the role.

Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.

If successful, you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of your start date. After registration, there is a requirement to be qualified and to maintain professional learning, which we will support you to achieve.

Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What we offer:

Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Full time & Part time hours available
• Double pay for festive bank holidays
• Long service awards
• Fully funded SVQ3
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
• Inhouse training programmes
• Significant Gym discounts
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union
• £200 refer a friend scheme

And many more!

About the Role:

As a Support Worker, you’ll work as part of a team in providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for the people who use our services. You’ll do this by providing practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives.

Main Responsibilities:

This Support Worker role working at our Clydesdale Street service in Hamilton involves working dayshift and backshift patterns over a 4-week rolling rota which includes alternative weekend work. This role involves working 20 hours per week. The Support Worker will:

• work as part of a team providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for homeless people.
• support, review, monitor and evaluate through our case management system, to achieve a positive person-centred outcome for the people we work with in line with organisational, statutory and legislative requirements.
• maintain and update all recording systems and documentation in line with relevant policies, procedures and practice guidelines, including the occupancy agreement, within required timeframes.
• provide, plan and facilitate key work meetings, key work sessions, meetings, reviews and other internal/external meetings in conjunction with the person’s support plan.
• provide general advocacy and advice to the people we support, including assistance to enable them to meet the conditions of their occupancy agreements.

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

Support Worker Role Profile

About You:

• To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
• Ideally, possess 1 year of experience of working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour which can be from personal, voluntary and/or professional experience.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and the Associations policies and procedures.
• Ability to relate empathetically to people and recognise their right to choice and independence.
• Ability to work flexibly and as a lone worker.
• Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
• Ideally, hold and SVQ level 2 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 3.

We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Managers you will be able to develop in your career.

Job Overview

As a Community Hubs Development Officer you will be responsible for promoting, managing and organising LEAP’s facilities within South Lanarkshire and will take the lead in developing them as a thriving social enterprise, including:

• Developing policies and procedures.
• Providing advice and support.
• Facilitating community engagement ensuring the needs of the community are met.
• Supporting infrastructure improvements and maintenance.
• Building capacity to maximise utilisation and income generation.
• Preparing and presenting reports.
• Promoting the use of the hubs.
• Working in partnership within our local community.

As an award-winning organisation within our community LEAP wishes to develop the facilities into vibrant centres that will strengthen social cohesion and well-being. This would include a wide range of activities from education and arts to health and fitness, while also helping build stronger local networks for individuals and support groups, reducing loneliness and isolation.

A full job description is available below.

We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Executive Support and Office Manager to support our leaders and teams to do their best work, strengthening the systems and processes that help our charity thrive.

About us

It’s an exciting time to join us. As Walking Scotland approaches its 30th anniversary, we’re stepping confidently into a bold new chapter.

We’re a charity that helps make walking and wheeling a part of everyday life. We promote the benefits of walking and wheeling on our physical, social and mental health. Our programmes connect communities and inspire positive behaviour change. We also improve places and spaces to walk and wheel.

We’re an advocate for making walking and wheeling inclusive. We work with partners and local communities to reduce barriers. This ensures everyone has the chance to walk and wheel everywhere they go. By focusing on walking and wheeling, we’re helping to solve some of Scotland’s biggest challenges, from health inequalities to the climate-nature emergency.

About the role

As our Executive Support and Office Manager, you’ll play a critical role in supporting the charity to deliver its strategic ambitions. You will do this by continuously improving systems and processes that underpin a sustainable and resilient charity.

You will provide high level executive support to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board. Working closely with the Head of Finance and Corporate Services, you will help ensure the charity has high quality, effective administrative processes and that resources are allocated effectively in line with strategic objectives.

This is a newly created central role within the organisation.

We offer the opportunity to be part of an organisation that recognises staff as our most valued asset. Attractive employment conditions include a contributory pension scheme and flexi-time policy.

We’re looking for a skilled and forward thinking Finance Manager to provide high quality financial management and to strengthen our financial systems and processes that support our leaders, teams and long term sustainability.

About us

It’s an exciting time to join us. As Walking Scotland approaches its 30th anniversary, we’re stepping confidently into a bold new chapter.

We’re a charity that helps make walking and wheeling a part of everyday life. We promote the benefits of walking and wheeling on our physical, social and mental health. Our programmes connect communities and inspire positive behaviour change. We also improve places and spaces to walk and wheel.

We’re an advocate for making walking and wheeling inclusive. We work with partners and local communities to reduce barriers. This ensures everyone has the chance to walk and wheel everywhere they go. By focusing on walking and wheeling, we’re helping to solve some of Scotland’s biggest challenges, from health inequalities to the climate-nature emergency.

About the team

The finance team plays a critical role in supporting the organisation to deliver its strategic ambitions, ensuring strong financial stewardship, robust reporting, and effective decision-making. There is also a commitment to continuously improve systems and processes to support a sustainable and forward-looking charity. This role is key to the ongoing development of the finance function as the charity continues to evolve and grow.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to support the Head of Finance and Corporate Services and lead the day-to-day operations of the Finance team. You will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial information, including management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and statutory reporting across the charity. You will also play a key role in driving finance transformation activity, including the implementation of new systems and continuous improvement of financial processes and controls.

Working closely with the Head of Finance and Corporate Services and budget holders across the organisation, you will act as a trusted business partner, providing financial insight and guidance to support decision-making. You will lead on budget holder reporting and review meetings, support audit processes, and contribute to the development of financial policies, procedures, and a cost-effective procurement approach.

We are looking for a fully qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong experience managing and developing finance teams. You will bring excellent technical knowledge, including an understanding of charity finance regulations, alongside strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. You will be comfortable operating both strategically and operationally, with the ability to drive change, improve processes, and deliver high-quality outputs in a dynamic environment.

We offer the opportunity to be part of an organisation that recognises staff as our most valued asset. Attractive employment conditions include a contributory pension scheme and flexi-time policy.

The National Centre for Music is in start-up phase, developing its systems, team, programming and business model. With a bold ambition to be a home for all of Scotland’s musical communities and to create an environment where Scottish musical history is made, this is a fast-paced environment and a period of rapid change and growth, and we are now is seeking to appoint a Finance Manager to support our growing operations.

We are looking for a meticulous individual with strong accounting experience, ideally fully qualified. You will be responsible for day-to-day financial administration and data, developing strong financial processes and controls and working with the CEO on business modelling and development. NCM is a registered charity so experience of regulation and financial practice in the charity sector would be highly desirable.

The Finance Manager will have a close relationship with the Finance & Risk Committee – a group of Trustees focused on these key areas – and will attend and report at these meetings. You will also work with an external firm of accountants, who support with payment runs, payroll and accounting advice, and a separate firm of auditors, who will require an annual audit pack including various reconciliations and disclosure notes to support our annual accounts. NCM has also been working with a Finance Consultant who will continue to provide support, strategic guidance and continuity."

Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission they are looking for a Fundraising Manager focused on trusts and grants who will cultivate a pipeline of opportunities and ensure an excellent funder experience, to provide Sight Scotland with sustainable income.

The Trusts and Grants Fundraiser is a new role brought in to support with this growing income stream. This is an initial 2 year fixed term contract with the potential to become a permanent position.

The fundraiser will work beneath and with the Fundraising Manager – Trusts to develop trust income. Specifically the post holder will manage the small trust portfolio, support with reporting on KPIs and impact, create engaging cases for support, and support the Manager with various tasks, freeing them up to develop larger, strategic bids.

This role would suit someone who has experience of trusts and grants, either at an officer or fundraiser level, who can demonstrate experience of developing a trust and grants pipeline, creating compelling applications and directly delivering income success.