Join Us at Staf – Be Part of our work with young people moving on from the care and justice system.

Staf are delighted to be recruiting for a new role to support our work across Scotland amplyfing the voice of care and justice experienced young people and those who support them

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to use their acumen for policy and creativity in communications to drive and deliver real change.

Background:

Established in 1998, Staf (Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum) is a membership organisation for all those working with young people leaving care.

At Staf (Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum), we believe that young people’s voices should shape the systems that affect their lives

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to support Staf’s policy and communications activity. This role will undertake policy research and analysis, contribute to the development of Staf’s policy positions, and support the delivery of our communications and engagement work.

You will work closely with the Communications and Connecting Members Manager and the wider Staf team to produce high-quality, engaging content that amplifies the voices of care and justice experienced young people. This includes supporting the work of Youth Justice Voices and other participation projects that are developed.

You will also contribute to marketing and communications activity that supports membership growth and increases Staf’s national profile and influence which reinforces Staf’s role as the national voice of the workforce supporting young people moving on from care.

Why This Matters

At staf we create meaningful opportunities for young people and those who support them to share their experiences, influence policy, and shape practice across Scotland. This is your chance to be part of something that makes a real difference.

If you

• Are committed to children’s rights and social justice
• Have experience of sharing lived experiences in a variety of settings
• Can work flexibly and creatively in a dynamic environment
• Value reflection, learning, and trauma-informed practice
• Share our values : We listen, we care, we love

Then we would love to hear from you.

What You’ll Get

• The opportunity to influence real change for young people in the care and justice system
• A supportive, reflective, and values-led team culture
• Opportunities for learning, development, and progression
• Flexible working and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing

If you are passionate about amplifying young people’s voices and want to be part of a team that is shaping the future of youth justice in Scotland, we would love to hear from you.

About My Name’5 Doddie Foundation

At My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, we want to change the world. We believe motor neuron disease is not incurable. It’s just underfunded.

Building a community is at the heart of everything we do. Every conversation and every person, has the potential to bring us closer to a world free of MND.

We’re looking for someone who has experience at developing relationships and partnerships and turning them into real impact.

We are entering an exciting period of growth and are looking for a dynamic, relationship driven professional to help shape the next chapter of our impact.

Role Purpose

This person will play a central role in driving income growth through relationship fundraising. This includes leading developing a corporate engagement programme in Scotland, stewarding key supporters, and strengthening community fundraising across Scotland and the wider UK.

This is a strategic and hands on role for someone who thrives on building meaningful relationships, spotting opportunities, and inspiring supporters to make a difference. You will help shape our fundraising strategy, manage a small pipeline, and work closely with colleagues, volunteers, and partners to deliver sustainable income.

The Scottish Government describes food insecurity as a lack of access to adequate or appropriate food due to a lack of resources. Addressing food insecurity in the local community and in Glasgow more broadly is one of our key charitable objectives.

Currently, we operate a food pantry that provides surplus/recovered food at heavily discounted prices. We also operate a number of food programmes in partnership with local partners to improve access to healthy, nutritious food for the community. In recent months, thanks to funding from the National Lottery, we have set up a fruit and veg market pilot to offer a wide selection of quality fruit and vegetables at affordable prices. We are currently hiring a Co-ordinator to work with the Managing Director and lead and deliver our food security programmes at our Pantry Hub in Wester Common. This is a full-time position. Weekend and occasional evening work will be required.

A full Job Description is available for download below.

For over 50 years, Cyrenians has tackled the causes and consequences of homelessness.

We understand that there are many routes into homelessness, and that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to supporting people towards more positive and stable futures. That’s why all our work is values-led and relationships-based. We meet people where they are and support them towards where they want to be.

Our mission: To tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness through learning from lived experience; by delivering targeted services which focus on prevention, early intervention and support into a home; and by influencing changes in legislation and policy.

Compassion | Respect | Integrity | Innovation

Read more about us and our values

About the team

Our Policy & Participation Team helps develop Cyrenians’ work to influence policy and systems change through learning from lived and professional experience.

Based within Cyrenians’ Outreach pillar, we work closely with services across the whole organisation, as well as external stakeholders and partners, including national and local government, funders and other third sector organisations.

The team currently consists of a Policy & Participation Manager and Youth Participation Lead.

We cover three main projects:

• The Scottish Frontline Network: Part of a UK wide network for frontline professionals who support people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. We facilitate free events and training opportunities, providing a regular opportunity for frontline workers in Scotland to network, share expertise and link to policy makers.
• All in for Change: A platform for lived and professional experience of homelessness in Scotland. The programme is co-facilitated by Cyrenians and Homeless Network Scotland and led by the Change Team – a group of around 25 people who bring their own unique experience and expertise of homelessness to influence policy change.
• Youth Participation: taking a youth work approach, we provide opportunities for young people supported by Cyrenians to share their experience and expertise and influence change in policy and practice in areas such as youth homelessness, The Promise, neurodiversity etc.

In addition to delivering the projects above, the team works closely with the Press & Public Affairs Manager on influencing opportunities and – when capacity allows – supports other policy and participation initiatives across Cyrenians’ services, e.g. cross-organisational responses to public policy consultations.

About the role

This is a new role created to mainly support delivery on two of our participation projects: the Scottish Frontline Network and All in For Change.

Working closely with the Policy & Participation Manager, you will deliver activities across both projects. The main focus will be to create safe and inclusive ways for people with experience of homelessness and frontline staff to share their expertise and influence change. Key activities will include organising and facilitating various types of engaging events, workshops, focus groups and meetings (both online and in-person) for frontline professionals and people with lived experience of homelessness.

As this is a new post and there will be scope to shape the position depending on your own interests and experience. We are keen to support you to try things out and bring your own ideas to the table.

We are looking for someone who can listen to, and learn from, people from all walks of life; has a passion for participation and co-production; and a desire to make a difference and create change at policy and systems level.

Scottish Register of Language Professionals with the Deaf Community (SRLPDC) (The Scottish Register)

Due to the retiral of our current post holder, SRLPDC is looking for a new Chair of its Board. The successful candidate will lead our established group of Trustees, and our Registrar, to further our work to strengthen and develop the BSL/English interpreting and associated professions across Scotland. We are always keen to welcome new trustees to our Board as well, please contact us if you might be interested to join us.

About the organisation

SRLPDC is a small self-funding registering body that monitors, supports and regulates language professionals who work within the Deaf community across the whole of Scotland.

Further information is available on our website – thescottishregister.co.uk

About the Role

Anticipated time commitment is 150 hours per year – this includes quarterly Board meetings; AGM and attendance at meetings/events with similar professional bodies. Ideally you will have:

Experience in a senior or strategic leadership role and broad knowledge and understanding of the provision of language and communication services to the Deaf community and current issues affecting it, particularly in Scotland.

About Us

BEMIS Scotland is a national umbrella body supporting the development of the ethnic minorities voluntary sector in Scotland. We are committed to empowering communities, promoting equality, and advancing human rights.

Our core values include:

• Equality and Social Justice
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Anti-Racism and Human Rights
• Community Empowerment and Participation
• Transparency and Accountability

The Role

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Administrative Assistant to support our day-to-day operations. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, reliable, and committed to the values of equality and social justice.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a strategic organisation that partners with communities, collegial organisations, and government to address structural inequalities in Scotland.

You will report directly to the Executive Director and work as part of a collaborative team including the Senior IT & Information Officer and Race Equality, Training and Human Rights Officers.

You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of administrative and financial processes, supporting project delivery, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and grant providers.

Additional Information

• This is a part-time role (14 hours per week)
• Typical working pattern is two days per week, with flexibility agreed with the Executive Director
• Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027 (with potential extension subject to funding)
• Start date: Monday 1 June
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Equal Opportunities

BEMIS Scotland is committed to being an inclusive and equitable employer. We actively encourage applications from individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds and other underrepresented groups.

Eligibility to Work

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Evidence of this will be required prior to appointment.

About Options Moray

Aberlour Options Moray is a community-based service for children/young people with learning disabilities offering residential, respite short breaks, family-based care and community support matched with the individual needs of every young person. We have a strong reputation in supporting young people with high levels of complex needs, supporting them to grow, learn and maximise their potential. We feel every child has the right to flourish. Our Young People’s Workers play a fundamental role in ensuring that the young people they work with have the best possible experience in working towards their objectives in line with their care plan, supporting children to progress within their individual outcomes. Whilst not without its challenges and demands, this is a highly rewarding role, where the work we do has a demonstrable impact on each young person's progress. Using a person centred approach you will provide enabling support ensuring the highest level of physical, personal, and emotional care to support children in their daily living and 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. Shifts are worked on a residential rota and can be 2pm - 10pm, 7.30am - 2.30pm, 10pm - 7.30am. Within those hours there can be a variety of shifts required, eg 7.30am – 11am or 4.30pm – 8.30pm.

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.

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 click here.

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. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity here.

Make an impact. Lead with purpose.

Are you passionate about equality, inclusion and creating real opportunities for people to thrive in work and life?

This is a rare opportunity to lead a dynamic team to make real impactful change to the lives of individuals, the business world and the wider community.

About VIAS

Values Into Action Scotland is a small national voluntary organisation who drive quality and opportunity for people with learning disabilities and neurodivergent people. Our vision is for a Scotland where those individuals have the same opportunities as everyone else and are supported to achieve their goals. Through our comprehensive portfolio of supported employment, training, consultancy and evaluation services we build capacity of organisations to ensure that people with learning disabilities and/ or neurodivergent people live great lives with all the support they need to achieve this.

The Role

As Senior Lead Consultant, you will provide strategic leadership and direction for two key VIAS services, ensuring the organisation continues to grow its impact, influence and effectiveness.

You will:

• Support the development and implementation of VIAS’ strategic plan in relation to The Life I Want and Quality projects
• Identify and prioritise the development of complementary income streams
• Build, nurture and progress relationships with strategic partners

This role combines strategic leadership with hands on delivery in a small, committed organisation.

Who We’re Looking For

We are interested in the right person, not a narrow career path.

You may be an experienced practitioner ready for your first management role or someone bringing transferable leadership experience from a related sector.

We’re particularly keen to hear from people who have:

• Previous track record in a business development role primarily in B2B markets
• Experience of negotiating and building effective relationships and partnerships with external organisations
• Knowledge/willingness to learn of the issues and experiences of people with learning disabilities and/or neurodivergence
• Previous experience of writing and submitting successful funding applications and tenders
• Leadership capability with the capacity to collaborate effectively across and out with organisations
• Product and training development experience

You do not need to meet every criterion to apply — if this role excites you, we encourage you to have a go.

What We Offer

• A meaningful leadership role with national impact
• Competitive salary and contributory pension scheme
• 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Flexible and supportive working culture

Join MECOPP : Supporting Scotland’s Minority Ethnic Communities

About MECOPP

MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project) is Scotland’s leading Black and Minority Ethnic carers’ organisation. We work to reduce inequalities, improve access to culturally appropriate services, and support some of the most marginalised communities across Scotland.

We are looking for a dedicated Accommodation Policy Worker to support policy development and advocacy work for the Gypsy/Traveller community across Scotland.

This role focuses on researching and influencing accommodation-related policy (including housing and planning), engaging with stakeholders, and supporting consultation responses and policy development. You will play a key role in ensuring the voices and rights of the Gypsy/Traveller community are reflected in local and national policy.

This is a great opportunity for someone with policy experience and a strong commitment to social justice and equality.

Join MECOPP : Supporting Scotland’s Minority Ethnic Communities

About MECOPP

MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project) is Scotland’s leading Black and Minority Ethnic carers’ organisation. We work to reduce inequalities, improve access to culturally appropriate services, and support some of the most marginalised communities across Scotland.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager to lead the delivery of key projects within our Gypsy/Traveller programme.

This role will involve full responsibility for project planning, delivery, monitoring and reporting, as well as staff management and budget oversight. You will work closely with senior leadership to support strategic development, funding applications, and organisational growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong leadership and project management experience who is passionate about equality and improving outcomes for marginalised communities.