This is a new fixed term role which will lead on the development of learning products, equipment and resources as part of our schools and family engagement programme Timesliders. Timesliders is an ambitious new concept for the Trust and this role will review and refresh our current products, as well as develop new creative, fun and exciting resources for the programme, with the aim to roll it out at other Trust properties in the future.

Based within the national Learning team, this role will work closely with the Timesliders Learning Coordinator, property teams, marketing and communications, designers, and external creatives, freelancers and contractors. This post will also work closely with Operations Managers and Visitor Services Managers at the properties to ensure staff are trained and supported in using creative learning resources to deliver the programme to schools and families.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Lead the development of creative products that support the delivery of Timesliders at properties across the North East.
2. Review and evaluate the creative products and equipment, in line with audience and stakeholder feedback.
3. Develop sustainable plans for creative products and equipment to ensure the longer-term delivery of Timesliders.
4. Oversee production of creative resources (e.g. puzzles, activity packs, etc), working with external contractors/agencies, as well as internal stakeholders
5. Coordinate the development of new Audio Stories, working with property teams, national teams, writer(s), studio, actors and Learning Coordinator
6. Direct the procurement of resources, props and activities – ensuring there is a standard approach across properties.
7. Create simple audio and video to support the delivery of activities (e.g. filming welcome clips for pupils)
8. Collaborate with the Trust’s marketing teams to ensure creative products are in line with Trust guidelines and branding.
9. Consult with property colleagues to assess the required props and resources, and act as main contact for reporting when they are damaged, need updated, etc.
10. Assist property colleagues in learning how to use new props, equipment and resources, through training, support and guidance.

The Scottish Chamber Orchestra is seeking an ambitious and relationship-focused fundraiser to join our Development Team as Philanthropy Manager (Individual Giving). This newly created role will lead the growth of the SCO’s Individual Giving programme. Managing a portfolio of donors and prospects, you will develop meaningful relationships with supporters, grow philanthropic income and create opportunities for deeper engagement with the Orchestra. You will also play an important role in developing legacy giving and long-term support for the SCO Foundation.

Reporting to the Development Director and line managing the Fundraising & Events Officer, you will oversee stewardship and supporter engagement activity and help shape the future of philanthropy at the SCO.

The Scottish Chamber Orchestra is seeking a motivated and analytical individual to join our Development Team as Development Officer (Research & Donor Insight).

This newly created role will play a key part in supporting the SCO’s fundraising ambitions. Working across all areas of fundraising, you will undertake prospect research, provide donor insight and intelligence, and coordinate the organisation’s fundraising pipeline, helping to identify and develop opportunities for philanthropic support.

We are looking for someone with strong research, analytical and organisational skills who enjoys working with information and building relationships. Experience of fundraising or prospect research would be welcome, but we are equally interested in candidates with transferable skills and a desire to develop expertise in donor insight and prospect development.

Are you an experienced Health and Social Care SVQ Assessor? Do you want to join an award winning, friendly and experienced team? If so, then we have the perfect role for you!

We've got a great opportunity for a motivated and experienced SVQ Assessor to join us covering SVQ assessments across Scotland on a full-time, permanent basis.

Our Assessor role can be based in one of our offices across Scotland (Irvine, Dumbarton, Glasgow, Airdrie, Dundee, Aberdeen, Peterhead, Galashiels or Elgin) as part of our hybrid flexible working model. We will also need you to have flexibility to travel across Scotland when required.

The Role

As part of our Training Academy, you’ll play a key role in qualifying our social care workforce and supporting our team of SVQ Assessors in our Qualifications Scotland (formally SQA) Approved Centre which has been in operation since 1998. You will assess portfolios for the Social Services and Healthcare qualifications at SCQF levels 6, 7 and also ideally Core Skills, Business & Administration and PDA in Supervision awards.

You’ll be responsible for prioritising your own workload and planning your week to enable you to assess candidates through technology (eportfolio, MS teams) as well as providing some face to face support. You will work with candidates from induction to award completion, using your initiative to support them to meet Qualifications Scotland standards, agreed deadlines and organisational KPI’s.

You’ll be a key part of our experienced Assessor team helping ensure our excellent reputation of Cornerstone as an Qualifications Scotland provider is maintained for both our internal and external stakeholders.

To be an amazing Assessor we'll need you to bring;

• An SVQ qualification in assessment i.e.L&D9DI A1 or D33
• An SVQ (or equivalent) qualification in social care at SCQF 7 or above
• Experience of assessing candidates across different SCQF levels working in health & social care
• Extensive health and social care experience
• Confident use of technology (eportfolios, MS teams, Microsoft suite)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the individual needs of candidates and assessors
• Strong interpersonal, networking and facilitation skills
• An in-depth knowledge of Health and Social Care Standards, SSSC Codes of Practice, SSSC Registration requirements.

For a full list of key responsibilities and person specification, please see our role profile on our website.

About Us

With 46 years experience delivering great care and support, Cornerstone provides tailored, individual packages of care which focus on enabling people with a variety of needs, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and complex care needs, to live the best possible life.

We aim to be the best employer in social care in Scotland and would love for you to come and join us. We thrive on teamwork and are passionate about the care and support we provide. If you're looking for a rewarding career where you know you can make a difference, then look no further.

About Aberlour Sycamore Children’s Houses

Aberlour Sycamore Services’ vision is to provide warm, loving homes for children where everyone learns, laughs, grows into their future and is treasured always. Sycamore services are widely recognised in Scotland for providing a range of quality therapeutic residential houses for some of the most vulnerable children and young people in the country. The Service is a national resource and as such receives referrals from throughout Scotland.

What we are looking for....

We are looking for people to join our relief pool who are passionate about supporting children and young people. The children and young people who live in our houses have experienced significant trauma in their young lives and our aim is to create loving, nurturing family homes where they feel safe and cared for.

Our relief workers play a crucial role in supporting our teams. This work is offered on a casual, hourly paid basis to provide cover during staff absence and/or particularly busy periods.

Members of our relief pool have a varied range of backgrounds and often work in different areas of the workforce. Although experience in child-care is ideal, we would also like to hear from people who may have skills from their work experience in different sectors which would be transferrable and provide a good basis from which to learn and develop their skills, utilising the range of training we provide.

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. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity here.

About Aberlour Hearts and Minds Renfrewshire

Working in partnership with Renfrewshire Council this service works to improve attainment outcomes for neurodivergent care experienced children and young people.

The service brings together vulnerable children and young people with a mentor to build a consistent and trusting relationship and improve their opportunities. The focus in every mentoring relationship is on developing the relationship, recognising and building their strengths, and providing support and encouragement to deal with difficult and challenging situations in their lives.

What we are looking for....

As a Family Mentoring Co-ordinator you will help develop this vital service and ensure its ongoing success for some of Scotland’s most vulnerable children we are looking for experienced and dedicated workers.

You will have demonstrable experience of supporting volunteers and a good understanding of the issues facing looked after children along with experience of developing and delivering training.

You will have a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 8, or relevant experience and be driven to succeed.

You will work 37.5 hours per week, this is usually worked over Monday - Friday between 9am - 8pm to help induct, train and support our volunteers. There may be a requirement for occasional weekend work.

A full driving licence and access to a car are essential for this role.

This is a fixed term post for 12 months.

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.

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. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers. Find out more about our Employee Benefits here and our commitment to Equality and Diversity here.

Inverness, Badenoch and Strathspey CAB is an independent charity providing advice, information and support to people across our community. We are a friendly team of over 60 employees and volunteers working over 3 locations (Inverness, Raigmore and Aviemore) delivering a busy advice service. We strive to deliver a good quality service that meets the needs of our clients in a non-judgmental and confidential manner. We aim for individuals not to suffer through not knowing or understanding their rights and responsibilities or not being aware of the services available to them. We provide advice and options to our clients so that they can make informed decisions and feel empowered to improve their personal circumstance.

Purpose of the Role

The Domestic Abuse Outreach Case Worker will deliver dedicated and empowering support to women across Inverness, Badenoch and Strathspey, who have experienced or are at risk from domestic abuse. This role encompasses practical benefits and welfare advice, emotional support, advocacy, and collaborative working with statutory and third-sector organisations to achieve the best possible outcomes for women in our service. A trauma-informed approach is essential, ensuring that women receive a comprehensive, person-centered service in a safe and supportive setting. Advice and Support is delivered through telephone support, one to-one meetings, and attendance at joint meetings with partner agencies.

NB. We value the expertise of women with lived experience of domestic abuse. However, we cannot recruit current service users due to conflicts of interest and require a minimum of six months since last accessing services before applications are considered.

About Aberlour Youthpoint Moray

Our Youthpoint Moray service provides help to children and young people in Moray who may be struggling with their emotions and behaviour, prompting concerns about their well-being. Our young people’s workers provide one-to-one and group work support for our children and young people, in a safe and relaxed setting. They help them to understand the issues that are affecting them, that can sometimes be the cause of their behaviour. They help them take steps to overcoming their difficulties at home, school and in the community. The team also work with other family members, parents and carers to improve relationships at home.

Aberlour Youthpoint Moray provides three services to young people in Moray; Intensive Community Support (ICS), Early Help and Mentoring and YP Zone.

The Intensive Community Support service funded by The Moray Council works closely with social work teams with young people and families to support young people and families to achieve their full potential and develop important life skills through non-formal educational activities. ICS also supports young people and families to enable positive change and improve outcomes. This is delivered via 1 to 1’s, group work, and family support.

Early Help and Mentoring service provides support to disadvantaged, excluded and vulnerable young people and their families to enable them to gain and retain control of their own lives and remain safely in their own homes and communities. Early Help and Mentoring support young people to improve their health and wellbeing, make positive and informed choices and develop their self-awareness and confidence. Early Help is delivered by Young People’s Worker’s through 1 to 1, group work and family support. Mentoring and befriending are delivered by volunteers on a 1 to 1 basis.

YP Zone provides targeted 1:1 support for young people who are affected by their own substance use through a harm reduction approach. The service offers relationship-based, strengths-focused emotional support tailored to individual needs, helping young people to better understand and reduce substance use, improve their wellbeing, and develop healthier coping strategies.

What we are looking for....

You will work 30 hours per week, across our Intensive Community Support service and your main role will be to provide one to one and group work support to young people and their parents as identified through appropriate referrals. You will plan and deliver activities and groups in partnership with young people and their parents in relation to their needs. You will work within a variety of locations in the Moray area. You will need to be able to drive and have access to a vehicle to be able to take young people out and about. The role will also involve liaising with partner agencies and entering data into Aberlour’s case recording information system.

The team will provide support both within and out with normal office hours, dependent on the needs of young people and families. This may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends. All staff are expected to take a full and active role in the delivery of the service.

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.

Please note, a driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role.

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. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers. Find out more about our Employee Benefits here and our commitment to Equality and Diversity here.

Working for a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP)

MSPs are employers in their own right. Under their employment, you will become part of a team supporting them in carrying out their duties. You'll work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment to provide an outstanding service to the team and in turn, the constituents Kate represents.

Purpose of this role

To provide support to Kate Nevens MSP by carrying out day-to-day administrative, research and communications support to ensure the smooth running of her parliamentary office. The role is responsible for triaging and responding to correspondence, coordinating diaries and meetings, supporting parliamentary business and assisting with social media and communications. This role will require a high degree of flexibility and will involve working closely with Kate Nevens MSP, her team, regional colleagues, and the wider Scottish Green Group in Parliament. You must be fully able to support the MSP in carrying out their aims and Parliamentary duties.

Key relationships: Line managed by Parliamentary Policy and Research Lead

Responsibilities

• Managing a high volume of incoming correspondence, ensuring enquiries are handled professionally, sensitively and within agreed timescales.
• Responding to emails and invitations from a range of stakeholders and constituents, working strategically with the Parliamentary Business and Research Lead and other MSP teams to prioritise opportunities.
• Organising diary commitments and updating Kate’s calendar with parliamentary business and stakeholder engagements and supporting these engagements when required.
• Maintaining filing and records management systems, processing office expenses, and delivering day-to-day administrative and secretarial support to the wider team.
• Supporting parliamentary business by preparing parliamentary questions, motions, correspondence and requests for information, ensuring deadlines are met and liaising with parliamentary officials as required.
• Providing research and briefing support by sourcing and summarising information from SPICE and external organisations, identifying emerging issues, and assisting with the preparation of speeches and policy materials.
• Supporting the delivery of communications by drafting and scheduling social media content.
• Creating and managing digital content by monitoring emerging issues, producing and editing photos and videos, and maintaining an organised image and media library for the team.

Requirements

Essential

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting professional correspondence and communicating with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience managing diaries, inboxes or office administration in a fast-paced environment.
• Be highly organised and a quick learner with the ability to multitask and work within tight timescales.
• Good digital skills, including confidence using Microsoft 365 and social media platforms.
• Be a proactive problem solver with the motivation and resilience to adapt and deal with challenges.
• A flexible and adaptable approach, being able to use good judgement and work on your own initiative.

Desirable

• Knowledge of and interest in Kate’s portfolio areas of Equalities and International Development, the role of the third sector, and participatory approaches to policymaking.
• Experience of using visual content creation and social media scheduling tools.
• Photo and video content creation skills.

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates whose backgrounds may be under-represented in politics, for example, trans applicants, applicants from racialised or migrant communities and disabled applicants.

Tiree Community Development Trust (known as “Urras Thiriodh”) are seeking a suitably experienced and skilled candidate to play a key role in development and delivery of community projects in the beautiful and vibrant Inner Hebridean island of Tiree.

This established role is based within our Projects and Services Team, and will take a lead on areas of project work within our company group, as part of a wider team delivering our Community Development Plan, and developing new income streams to support the future funding of the Trust. Current project work ongoing includes home energy efficiency initiatives, renewable energy development, and the development of community housing, and the eventual administration of that housing for affordable let to local residents.

The role will play a key part in the ongoing delivery of our Community Development Plan – tireetrust.org.uk/the-development-plan and would suit candidates who are strongly motivated by doing meaningful work to improve lives and sustainability of a close-knit community.