As our Near You Coordinator you will lead the development and delivery of the RNID Near You community service across the Edinburgh and Lothians region, supporting local communities through drop‑in sessions offering:

• Practical hearing aid support
• Information on hearing loss and tinnitus
• Hearing checks

You will be responsible for co-ordinating around 20 drop-in services and be able to recruit, train and manage a team of up to 30 volunteers to deliver the service across your area. You will have responsibility for the set up and running of these clinics and have good local knowledge of your area in order to seek new opportunities for delivery of our RNID Near You services.

We are looking to appoint a motivated person with a keen interest in supporting people with their hearing loss. While you will be home based, there will be some travel to venues where we will provide drop-in clinics in community settings.

You want to make a difference in people’s lives and love to interact with various audiences, including volunteers, health & care professionals and service users. You have experience managing events, your own workload and can work evenings/weekends if required. You can physically assist clients with hearing aids sensitively, giving clear guidance and taking into account individual wishes and health needs.

You are ready to work for a home-working organisation and have good IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word.

We are RNID: the national charity supporting the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. Together, we will end the discrimination faced by our communities, help people hear better now and fund world-class research to restore hearing and silence tinnitus.

We work with our communities and partners across industry, government, charity, education and more to change life for the better. RNID has a proud history and big ambitions. We’re focused on making the greatest impact possible across the whole of the UK. We champion the latest technology and the opportunities it brings. We also know the value of a friendly face in local communities to support people where they need it most.

We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.

While this role is offered on a fixed‑term basis, there is a strong possibility for extension subject to the availability of continued funding. Early application is encouraged.

We are seeking a person with extensive knowledge and understanding of Anti-Racism and Intersectional EDI to support the further development of the Scottish Environmental EDI Network (SEEN) which is part of our Race Equality Environmental Programme (REEP). SEEN is a wide membership of environmental sector organisations that are committed to developing improved anti-racism and intersectional equality policies and good practices within their organisations. You will therefore need experience in developing anti-racism and intersectional good practice guidance and toolkits such as race / equality policy templates and good practice briefing materials for shared learning.

It would also be highly desirable (though not essential) if your knowledge of anti-racism and intersectional equalities has been developed through experience in delivering race / equalities training and providing consultancy support to organisations.

You will also be responsible for promoting membership to the SEEN, developing SEEN newsletters and developing / updating anti-racism good practice materials on the REEP good practice hub, and so you will require good digital skills, ability to develop newsletters, and working knowledge of uploading materials onto websites / hubs.

If you have a strong passion for anti-racism, intersectional equalities and the environment then this post will an ideal opportunity to help influence and progress race and intersectional equalities within the environmental sector.

Carers of East Lothian is a values driven local charity making a real impact in the community supporting adults who care for family and friends. We have an excellent reputation, gaining recognition through the Carers Trust ‘Excellence for Carers’ Award and have secured the contract to deliver adult carer services across East Lothian for an initial two-year period and a total period of up to six years, to 2031. We are a Carer Positive Exemplary employer, Disability Confident Committed and a Living Wage employer. We are currently recruiting for the following opportunity:

Key Responsibilities:

• Re-establish, champion and promote Respitality as a valued part of Carers of East Lothian’s short breaks offer.

• Build relationships with local hospitality, tourism and leisure businesses, approaching at least one new business each month to secure donated breaks.

• Work with carers to understand their circumstances, preferences and support needs; match them with suitable local or national breaks and assist with bookings, donor communication and referrals where required.

• Develop partnership working with East Lothian Young Carer Service and colleagues to extend appropriate opportunities to young carers and families and, where helpful, combine breaks with other grants.

• Maintain accurate records of enquiries, donations, matches, outcomes, feedback and impact, and provide regular statistics and progress updates for funders and stakeholders.

• Ensure delivery complies with GDPR, confidentiality, safeguarding procedures and organisational policies.

• Contribute to the Respitality Delivery Network, maintain contact with Shared Care Scotland, and support related carer-friendly initiatives including Carer ID Card, Carer Positive and Think Carer training.

• Undertake other reasonable operational duties consistent with the purpose and level of the post.

Flexible working arrangements and 6% matched pension.

If this sounds like the kind of meaningful, varied and enjoyable role you are looking for, please apply and tell us how your skills, experience and enthusiasm would help us develop Respitality for carers in East Lothian.

We are Penumbra Mental Health, a pioneering charity providing dedicated services for people with mild to serious and enduring mental ill health.

We support people on their journey to better mental health, by working with each person to find their own way forward. The power of people’s lived experience enables us to deliver pioneering services which transform lives.

We have an exciting and rare opportunity Join our Milestone ARBD Service, an innovative, award-winning service that’s transforming the lives of vulnerable individuals every single day and revolutionising the way we support people with complex needs. Leading our dedicated and passionate team, you’ll be able to see the direct impact of your work and know that what you do really does make a difference.

As our Operations Manager, you’ll be at the heart of this groundbreaking service, ensuring our values of compassion, courage, curiosity and collaborationare fully embedded in everything we do. You’ll lead the charge in:

• Developing and enhancing person-centred services that empower our residents to live more independently.
• Collaborating with our incredible multidisciplinary team and our partners in health, social care, and voluntary sectors to deliver the best outcomes for our residents.
• Overcoming operational challenges with creative solutions that enhance service delivery.
• Ensuring that our work continues to be safe, effective, and fully aligned with regulatory requirements.

But most importantly—you’ll be inspiring others and shaping the future of how we support those with mental health challenges.

At Penumbra, we don’t just want you to succeed—we want you to grow and thrive. As an Operations Manager, you’ll be given access to continuous learning, formal and informal training, and plenty of opportunities to take on new challenges and develop your career. We’re committed to your professional development, so you’ll always be equipped with the tools and skills you need to excel.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic, supportive work environment where you’ll feel empowered to succeed.
• Competitive salary and a range of fantastic employee benefits.
• Ongoing career development and training opportunities.
• A chance to be part of something groundbreaking—a service that’s changing lives and winning national awards.
• A team that genuinely cares about you and your wellbeing.

Ready to Inspire and Be Inspired?

If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in a truly innovative service and work with an extraordinary team, then we want to hear from you!

At Penumbra, we believe in creating positive change, and we’re looking for someone who shares that passion. If you’re ready to help shape the future of mental health care, then please apply and join us on this incredible journey!

For more information, including full job description and application/interview guidance, please download our recruitment pack. If you are having issues with viewing this or downloading this please contact recruitment@penumbra.org.uk.

The Canmore Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Project Lead to establish and grow a new Canmore Trust service. The service is a pioneering initiative providing confidential support and wellbeing services.

Working closely with our Management Team, and a multidisciplinary advisory board, you will support the development and delivery of this exciting service from the ground up. You will build partnerships, recruit and support volunteers, and develop safe and effective support pathways.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a service that will reduce isolation, encourage early help-seeking, challenge stigma and improve the mental health and wellbeing of dental professionals across the United Kingdom.

Who we're looking for

You'll be passionate about improving lives, committed to reducing stigma, and motivated by the opportunity to create meaningful, lasting change. As an experienced relationship-builder and service lead, you'll bring energy, initiative and compassion to everything you do. With the ability to turn ideas into practical solutions you'll make a genuine difference. You'll be comfortable working collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers, and partners, while also being confident to take ownership and drive projects forward.

Above all, you'll embody the values of The Canmore Trust. Treating everyone with kindness, dignity, and respect, demonstrating integrity in your work, and believing in the power of connection, hope, and early support to transform lives.

About Refugee Sanctuary Scotland

Refugee Sanctuary Scotland works to prevent and alleviate destitution and homelessness among people seeking asylum and refugees in Scotland. We provide safe accommodation, practical and financial assistance, access to legal support, advocacy, wellbeing activities and opportunities for people to build greater stability and independence.

Our accommodation programme supports people who have become destitute, including people who have received a negative decision on their asylum claim and have No Recourse to Public Funds.

RSS is now expanding its accommodation work beyond Glasgow and Edinburgh into Aberdeen, where we intend initially to accommodate four people across two two-bedroom flats.

Purpose of the Role

The Ending Destitution Coordinator (EDC) will have day-to-day responsibility for supporting individuals accommodated by RSS in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen.

The postholder will provide practical, person-centred support, helping residents maintain stable accommodation, access appropriate legal and other specialist services, attend important appointments and work towards positive and sustainable move-on outcomes.

A key element of the role will be supporting the establishment and ongoing delivery of RSS's new accommodation provision in Aberdeen.

Key Responsibilities

Resident Support and Casework

• Act as the principal RSS contact for individuals living in our accommodation.

• Build professional, respectful and trusting relationships with residents, ensuring that dignity, choice and independence remain central to our support.

• Develop and regularly review individual support and move-on plans with each resident.

• Maintain regular contact with residents and undertake scheduled accommodation visits.

• Identify practical, financial, health, wellbeing, safeguarding and other support needs and make appropriate referrals.

• Support residents to understand correspondence and access appointments and services where appropriate.

• Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date case records.

• Encourage residents to develop independence and prepare for sustainable move-on from RSS accommodation.

Immigration and Legal Support

• Work closely with residents and their legal representatives to ensure they have access to appropriate immigration and asylum advice.

• Support residents to engage effectively with solicitors and other specialist agencies.

• Help residents gather information and documentation required by their legal representatives where appropriate.

• Monitor progress and significant developments in residents' cases and ensure that changes affecting their accommodation or support needs are communicated appropriately.

• Recognise the boundaries of the role and refer all matters requiring immigration or legal advice to appropriately qualified professionals.

Accommodation

• Oversee the day-to-day wellbeing of residents within RSS accommodation in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen.

• Conduct regular property visits and identify maintenance, safety or welfare concerns.

• Support residents to understand their responsibilities while living in RSS accommodation.

• Liaise with the Operations Manager and other colleagues regarding repairs, utilities, furnishings and other property-related matters.

• Help ensure accommodation remains safe, welcoming and appropriate for residents.

• Respond appropriately to accommodation-related concerns, disputes or incidents and escalate serious matters to the CEO.

Aberdeen Expansion

The EDC will play a central role in establishing RSS's new accommodation provision in Aberdeen and will support four residents accommodated across two two-bedroom RSS flats in Aberdeen.

A driver with their own vehicle is desirable.

For more information, please download the Person Specification below.

Working with children and families who may be experiencing adversity requires creativity, compassion and a belief in every child's potential. Home Link Family Support is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Art Therapist to join our Therapy Service and help children express themselves, build resilience and improve their emotional wellbeing within a nurturing, relationship-based environment.

Join Our Team

Home Link Family Support is a well-established family support charity committed to improving outcomes for children and families. We work alongside families to build strengths, reduce inequalities and support children to thrive.

We are looking for a qualified and HCPC-registered Art Therapist to deliver a high-quality therapeutic service for primary school-aged children across the North East of Edinburgh.

About the Role

You will provide individual and group Art Therapy to children referred to our service, helping them to explore emotions, build confidence and develop healthy coping strategies.

Working closely with families, schools and partner agencies, you will:

• Undertake therapeutic assessments and develop tailored intervention plans.
• Deliver individual and group Art Therapy sessions for primary school-aged children.
• Support children through trauma-informed, attachment-informed and relationship-based practice.
• Work collaboratively within multi-agency networks and contribute to Child's Plans where appropriate.
• Ensure children are listened to, respected and actively involved in decisions about their support.
• Contribute to monitoring outcomes and evaluating the impact of therapeutic interventions.
• Play an active role within Home Link's wider Therapy and Family Support Teams.

See attached Job Description for more information or call 0131 661 0890 for an informal chat with Paula Swanston, CEO

Home Link Family Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and PVG Scheme membership.

Help Shape the Future of CALA's Workforce

The Care and Learning Alliance (CALA) is seeking an experienced and people-focused HR Manager to lead our workforce support and engagement function.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a respected Highland charity dedicated to improving outcomes for children, families and communities. As CALA's lead HR professional, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of human resources, helping us build a positive, engaged and sustainable workforce.

You will work closely with our Chief Executive, Senior Management Team and managers to support recruitment, employee relations, workforce planning, organisational development and staff wellbeing.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading CALA's HR function and people strategy.
• Advising managers and senior leaders on workforce matters.
• Managing complex employee relations cases.
• Developing and reviewing HR policies and procedures.
• Supporting workforce planning and organisational development.
• Leading staff engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
• Working with external HR advisers and employment specialists.
• Championing equality, diversity, inclusion and Fair Work principles.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced HR professional who can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery.

You will have:

• Significant HR management experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and employee relations.
• Experience managing formal HR processes and investigations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• A collaborative and supportive approach.
• A commitment to equality, inclusion and staff wellbeing.

Why Join CALA?

At CALA, you'll join a values-led organisation making a real difference across Highland communities. You'll have the opportunity to shape workforce strategy, support staff development and contribute to meaningful social impact.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

CALA is committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

We are currently looking for a Housing Officer to deliver a high‑quality, customer‑focused housing service in line with the Scottish Social Housing Charter. The post holder will based in our Tenancy South Team and will manage a designated patch. They will also be expected to work flexibly across tenancy management, income recovery, and independent living support. The post holder will support customers to sustain their homes, promote safe and thriving communities, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities – What You’ll Do:

Principle Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Manage a designated patch, delivering effective tenancy and neighbourhood management services.
• Oversee the allocation and letting of homes, including viewings, tenancy sign-ups, settling-in visits, and liaison with Property Services to minimise void periods and ensure re-let standards are met.
• Administer all aspects of the tenancy lifecycle, including tenancy creation and termination, assignments, successions, subletting and lodger requests, in accordance with policy and legislation.
• Undertake tenancy visits, estate inspections, property checks and neighbourhood walkabouts, addressing environmental concerns and local community priorities.
• Promote sustainable tenancies through early intervention, customer support, partnership working and appropriate referrals to internal and external agencies.
• Investigate and resolve anti-social behaviour, neighbour disputes and community safety issues, using informal interventions and formal enforcement action where necessary.
• Prepare, submit and present cases for court action, including eviction proceedings where necessary, maintaining accurate records and evidencing compliance with legal requirements.
• Identify, respond to and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with organisational policies and statutory responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate records and manage a caseload effectively, ensuring timely progression of actions, compliance with procedures and a positive customer experience.

Requirements – What We’re Looking For:

• Educated to HND level or other relevant professional qualifications with substantial experience within a housing role or similar role delivering a customer focused service.
• Significant Line management/supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of the social housing sector with detailed understanding of housing legislation and best practice guidance.
• Detailed understanding of Welfare Benefits and their interaction within the Social Housing sector.
• Access to transport to travel between locations is required for this role.
• Disclosure Scotland and Right to Work checks are mandatory for this role

Employee Benefits: Why Join Cairn?

We’re committed to creating a workplace where you can thrive. Here’s what you can expect:

• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Tech and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Compassionate leave and more.

We value diversity and warmly welcome applications from all communities. Cairn is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Join Cairn Housing Association

At Cairn Housing Association, we’re passionate about creating great homes, delivering great services and offering great opportunities for our people.

We are currently looking for a Housing Officer to deliver a high‑quality, customer‑focused housing service in line with the Scottish Social Housing Charter. The post holder will based in our Tenancy South Team and will manage a designated patch. They will also be expected to work flexibly across tenancy management, income recovery, and independent living support. The post holder will support customers to sustain their homes, promote safe and thriving communities, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities – What You’ll Do:

Principle Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Manage a designated patch, delivering effective tenancy and neighbourhood management services.
• Oversee the allocation and letting of homes, including viewings, tenancy sign-ups, settling-in visits, and liaison with Property Services to minimise void periods and ensure re-let standards are met.
• Administer all aspects of the tenancy lifecycle, including tenancy creation and termination, assignments, successions, subletting and lodger requests, in accordance with policy and legislation.
• Undertake tenancy visits, estate inspections, property checks and neighbourhood walkabouts, addressing environmental concerns and local community priorities.
• Promote sustainable tenancies through early intervention, customer support, partnership working and appropriate referrals to internal and external agencies.
• Investigate and resolve anti-social behaviour, neighbour disputes and community safety issues, using informal interventions and formal enforcement action where necessary.
• Prepare, submit and present cases for court action, including eviction proceedings where necessary, maintaining accurate records and evidencing compliance with legal requirements.
• Identify, respond to and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with organisational policies and statutory responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate records and manage a caseload effectively, ensuring timely progression of actions, compliance with procedures and a positive customer experience.
• For full details, please download the job description from our website.

Requirements – What We’re Looking For:

• Educated to HND level or other relevant professional qualifications with substantial experience within a housing role or similar role delivering a customer focused service.
• Significant Line management/supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of the social housing sector with detailed understanding of housing legislation and best practice guidance.
• Detailed understanding of Welfare Benefits and their interaction within the Social Housing sector.
• Access to transport to travel between locations is required for this role.
• Disclosure Scotland and Right to Work checks are mandatory for this role

Employee Benefits: Why Join Cairn?

We’re committed to creating a workplace where you can thrive. Here’s what you can expect:

• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Tech and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Compassionate leave and more.

We value diversity and warmly welcome applications from all communities. Cairn is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.