Are you looking for flexible work where you can make a real difference? Join Four Square Scotland as a Casual Relief Practitioner and help support people across a range of our supported accommodation services in Edinburgh.

We are currently recruiting for:

• Relief Practitioners across all of our supported accommodation services.
• Waking Night Relief Practitioners at Keymoves, our domestic abuse and gender-based violence refuge.

• Click here to view the Relief Practitioner job description.
• Click here to view the Keymoves Waking Night Relief Practitioner (Female Only) job description. Due to the nature of the Keymoves service, applications for the Waking Night Relief Practitioner role are invited from women only. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010.

The newly created senior role offers an exciting opportunity to support the Strategic Fundraising Director in the shaping and delivery of fundraising strategy alongside sharing the management of a portfolio of major donors, developing corporate partnerships and co-leading a small, ambitious development team. This role will work closely with team leaders across the organisation and build meaningful relationships with supporters, create compelling cases for support and drive income growth across the organisation. This position would be particularly well suited to an experienced fundraiser looking to take the next step into a senior fundraising role, with greater strategic engagement and the opportunity to influence the future direction of a major Scottish cultural institution.

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people of Maryhill and beyond

Background to the Post

Together We Make Maryhill (TWMM) is a successful and innovative partnership between Maryhill Ruchill Parish and the Immaculate Conception Parish, now in its fourth year.

The initiative developed to combat the social isolation and loneliness suffered as a result of Covid, by enabling the two churches to work together to increase their reach and support many more people. It brings people together to strengthen connections in communities and empower people by offering them opportunities to build their confidence and skills.

Our Community Outreach Worker left the post at the end of 2025 and we are seeking a successor, with a lively Christian faith, to continue this vital role.

Purpose of the Post

The outreach worker will work as a member of the ministry team to develop the TWMM project further, working primarily with the two congregations and supporting a range of initiatives, to

• Coordinate activities
• Support and grow our base of volunteers
• Work directly with young people, and
• Develop new activities.

The post holder will be responsible to the Parish Minister, Maryhill Ruchill Parish Church (Line Manager) and the Parish Priest Immaculate Conception Church.

Being a support worker is a role where you can make every day matter. It's a job with challenges that make your heart beat faster, where you can give something of yourself and empower amazing people on their journey.

We are Key, an organisations that support disabled people of all ages to make everyday matter.

Our teams know that good support is essential for a good life, and so we work alongside every person we support and their family to help them live life to the full. The films at the bottom of this page will tell you more about us and what it means to be a support worker. You can also check out the support worker job descriptions for more details on the job itself.

We are recruiting now in your area and can offer Full Time and Part Time contracts. Join us in making every day matter!

We are passionate about being the best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team, you will be eligible for the following:

• Main Grade Hourly rate of £13.85
• Induction and Relief Register rate £13.45
• Sleepover hourly rate of £13.45
• Enhanced rate for waking nights.
• Competitive annual leave and company sick pay.
• Payment of annual SSSC fees for contracted Support Workers.
• Enhanced pay for work on targeted Public Holidays.
• Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme.
• Full, in-depth training for your role.
• Fully funded SVQ qualification with support provided to achieve this.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential counselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues.
• A Workplace Pension.
• Free access to occupational health support.
• Credit Union Membership.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Access to Costco Membership.
• Access to Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket registration which offer a range of discounts and savings.
• Concerts for Carers registration.

Join us and make every day matter!

About this role

Working locally, you will join one of our teams delivering great quality individualised support to adults who have a variety of support needs. You will empower individuals to live as independently as possible, promoting choice, dignity, and well-being. Every day is different in this challenging but rewarding role.

If you're caring, reliable, flexible, and passionate about supporting others to achieve the life they desire, then you could be who we are looking for!

Applicants must be prepared to work flexibly as part of the team to meet the needs of the people who use our service. Supports will include work in the evenings and weekends as well as sleepovers and waking nights when required.

A commitment to a person-centred approach is essential and experience of working with people with learning disabilities is desirable.

Join us and make every day matter!

If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract because you have other commitments, we also have opportunities to join our register of relief workers who provide support based on their availability.

We are here to help, so please get in touch if you have any questions - email us at careers@key.org.uk or call 0141 342 1890.

Board Treasurer opportunity for National Children’s Charity

Could you use your financial expertise to help children and family wellbeing across Scotland?

Fathers Network Scotland improves children's lives through the positive involvement of dads, father-figures & whole families.

This is a voluntary role requiring attendance at six 2-hour Board meetings each year, held in Edinburgh and online. Support and induction will be provided.

The Treasurer supports the Board in maintaining financial oversight and helps achieve the charity’s financial objectives.

You will

• have a background in financial management;
• be confident in reading financial accounts and reports;
• have experience in overseeing budgets with multiple income streams;
• enjoy senior leadership roles;
• most importantly - you will be passionate about supporting Scotland’s families through the positive involvement of fathers.

Everyday people with chest, heart and stroke conditions leave hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.

By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as a Community Stroke Nurse you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

This is a home-based role within Scotland, ideally suited to candidates in Grampian or Moray, although applicants may be based outside the NHS Grampian area. You will provide remote support to service users and collaborate with the team to deliver care across the region.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with Chest, Heart and Stroke conditions and Long Covid to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support Services provide access to a range of supported self-management and community recovery services to support people across Scotland to manage their health as well as possible and adjust to life after a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or after a stroke.

The Stroke Nurse plays a key role in supporting a seamless transition from hospital back into the community for people who have expereinced a stroke and their families. The role focuses on helping individuals adjust to life after stroke by providing personalised information, advice and emotional support. A core part of the role is enabling people to develop confidence in self management, supporting them to build the skills and knowledge needed to manage their condition, maxinmise independence and improve their long term wellbeing.

The Stroke Nurse will also help deliver the evidence-based, six-week Chronic Disease Self-Management Programme, supporting people to build confidence and skills in managing their long-term health.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is organised and motivated, with good communication skills. Candidates must have a first level general nursing qualification and have a minimum of 2 years’ post-registration experience in either a hospital or community setting. Experience working with people affected by stroke is essential.

For an informal discussion please contact Dawn Manders, CHSS Lead Stroke Nurse, Grampian on 07918723772 or email: dawn.manders@chss.org.uk

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families, and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVG check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.

Help Shape the Future of Oak Tree Housing Association

Oak Tree Housing Association is looking for enthusiastic, committed individuals to join our voluntary Management Committee and help shape the future of housing and community services across Inverclyde.

As a community—based housing association, we are proud to provide high—quality homes and services for our customers and tenants. Our Management Committee plays a vital role in setting the strategic direction Of the Association, ensuring good governance, and helping us deliver positive outcomes for the communities we serve.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and skill sets. You do not need previous board committee experience to apply, as training and support will be provided. We are particularly interested in individuals who can bring skills or experience in areas such as:

• Business and strategic planning
• Finance and accountancy
• Housing and property services
• Legal and governance
• Human Resources
• Customer service
• Information technology and digital services
• Sustainability and environmental management
• Community development and regeneration

Most importantly. we are looking for people who share our values. have a passion for their local community. and want to make a positive difference.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE INVOLVE?

Management Committee Members:

• Attend regular committee meetings
• Help shape the Association’s strategic direction.
• Monitor organisational performance
• Support good governance and effective decision-making
• Ensure the Association continues to deliver excellent services to tenants and customers
• Act in the best interests of the Association and the communities we serve

The role is entirely voluntary, although reasonable expenses incurred while carrying out committee duties can be reimbursed.

WHY JOIN US?

This is an opportunity to:

• Make a real difference within the community
• Influence decisions affecting local housing and services
• Develop new skills and experience
• Work alongside experienced professionals and community representatives
• Gain valuable governance and leadership experience
• Contribute to the long-term success of a respected organisation

Background Information

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team of paid and volunteer staff to further develop our Energy Advice service. Clackmannanshire Citizens Advice Bureau, based in Alloa, is an independent and innovative advice organisation providing holistic advice to the residents of Clackmannanshire across 7 locations in the county. We currently have 25 paid staff and 14 volunteers who provide a wide range of services, across our projects.

We have been delivering a valuable, high-level service to the community of Clackmannanshire for over 50 years. We have accreditation in Type III advice by Scottish National Standards for advice providers (SNSIAP) in the areas of Housing, Energy, Debt and Benefits.

All bureaux are members of Citizens Advice Scotland (the Scottish Association of CABx), and as such must meet specific conditions of membership related to standards of service and other matters. Each operates as an independent charity. This bureau is a limited company as well as a registered charity, governed by a board of directors/trustees.

About the Role

This role of Safe & Warm Energy Adviser has been funded since 2022 and is now extended until March 31st 2028 with the possibility of a further extension and provides an excellent opportunity based at our premises in Glebe Hall, Burgh Mews, Alloa.

We are looking for a highly motivated organised person with the drive and enthusiasm to build on the Bureau’s successful track record of supporting vulnerable people facing financial hardship. The Safe & Warm Adviser will help people experiencing problems with utility services make informed decisions, control their budgets and avoid fuel poverty.

In addition, there is a requirement to provide and maintain accurate records, provide statistical data and provide reports, as required, whilst managing their own workload. An understanding of the needs of our funders and their requirements is necessary.

Applicants should ideally be a suitably experienced worker able to publicise the project and to encourage self-referrals from other agencies. There is a requirement to have a knowledge of the process of project delivery with excellent interpersonal skills as partnership working in the voluntary and statutory sectors are required.

Applicants should also demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, enthusiasm, strong social awareness and an excellent team player, be well organised and be proficient in using a range of IT tools to carry out their work, including case recording systems, Microsoft Office.

This post specifically exists to ensure the delivery of an ongoing Energy Advice Service within Clackmannanshire Citizens Advice Bureau. It will involve providing support to staff and volunteers who also deliver the service. This post supports the ongoing learning and development of a high-quality service by ensuring provision of training to staff/volunteers in conjunction with our General Services Supervisor.

Consideration maybe given to individuals who do not meet the full requirements of the post, but who could be trained in a reasonable period this will be offered at below the entry level salary initially.

Committed, results-driven and supportive to the needs of others, the successful applicant will be able to work both on their own initiative as well as part of a team and must be willing to follow and develop agreed procedures.

This is a unique opportunity to give citizens access to free, impartial and confidential advice helping them to make informed decisions, whenever they need it and however they choose to access it.

Employee Benefits

We offer additional working benefits, such as annual performance related salary increases, 5% employer’s pension contribution plan, free membership of an employer health plan, free use of company e-bikes and a retail perks scheme. Holiday entitlement for full year is 39 days pro rata leave including public holidays, with the ability to buy and sell annual leave. Flexible working scheme including some flexible start and finish times.

About St Matthews Centre:

The St Matthew’s Centre is a community centre in the heart of Possilpark focused on enhancing the lives of the local residents and surrounding areas in the North of Glasgow. We work flexibly across two areas by providing reliable affordable space for organisations to deliver activities and events/ office space and also deliver our own various activities which promote better wellbeing for people in our local community. We have a great focus on volunteer development, integration and community cohesion. We are passionate about helping individuals locally to break through social barriers, broadening opportunities and creating a space where everyone is welcome. We pride ourselves on having a unique and diverse reach and impact.

The Post:

We seek a highly motivated individual who will join our team as a Community Connector. The job holder will develop and maintain relationships with partners organisations, local authority agencies and our local community. You will assist in identifying need, monitoring impact, recruiting volunteers and building relationships with local organisations and service users.

Greener Kirkcaldy is a community-led charity working locally to bring people together, take positive action on the climate emergency and support people through fuel poverty and food insecurity. We deliver a range of projects, events and skills training to achieve the needs and goals of local people – building resilience as a community and working towards a future where everyone can live better and tread more lightly on our planet.

Based in the heart of Kirkcaldy – with a community building, training kitchen, bike shop and garden – we carry out activities across Kirkcaldy and work with partners to deliver projects across Fife.

We lead the Cosy Kingdom partnership, a free and impartial energy advice service available to all tenants and homeowners across Fife. Our energy advisors help people save energy, stay warm while spending less on fuel and develop skills and confidence to take more control of their energy use and bills. Our work plays a vital role supporting people in, or at risk of, fuel poverty and makes an important contribution to tackling carbon emissions and climate change.

As an administrator you will work alongside two other administrators to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Cosy Kingdom service. You will act as a key point of contact for the public, arranging appointments and events, and providing vital administrative support to the team.

The Role

We are looking for an administrator to work alongside two other administrators to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Cosy Kingdom service. You will act as a key point of contact for the public, arranging appointments and events, and providing vital administrative support to the team.

We will provide training and you will be supported by a great team.

Working at Greener Kirkcaldy

We want our town to be a good place to live and work. We believe in a future where everyone has a say in what happens locally, people are working together to protect our environment and those in hardship are supported to live well. That includes our staff and volunteers.

Working at Greener Kirkcaldy involves being part of a positive, collaborative and social team. Our culture is really important to us. We promote equality, diversity and openness. We have a strong focus on staff wellbeing and development and encourage staff initiative and ideas.

Benefits of working for Greener Kirkcaldy

• Flexible and hybrid working
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay
• Excellent wellbeing, training and development opportunities
• Generous annual leave, with the flexibility to take time off at times that matter most to you
• Social events

Diversity and inclusion

We want Greener Kirkcaldy to be an inclusive and diverse charity where everyone feels supported, valued and able to be themselves. We take part in Fife Centre for Equalities’ Equality Pathfinders programme. We also take part in the Race Equality Environmental Programme facilitated by CEMVO Scotland. Our Equalities Action Plan sets out the steps we are taking to improve diversity and inclusion.

To achieve our vision of Kirkcaldy as a greener and fairer place to live, we need a diverse team. We encourage applications from people of any background. We know that our sector particularly lacks staff and volunteers with Minority Ethnic backgrounds and disabled people. If you identify as Minority Ethnic or have a disability, we welcome your application.

If you need additional support to apply or take part in the recruitment process, please contact our Office Manager Dianne Girvan. Email dianne@greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk.