To provide specialist, trauma-informed support to children and young people affected by domestic abuse who have complex or additional needs, including neurodivergence and poor mental health. The postholder will provide longer-term, relationship-based emotional and practical support to a reduced caseload of children and young people who need more intensive intervention than is available through EWA’s current CYP support services. The role will help them recover from the impact of domestic abuse and improve access to meaningful support from education, health, housing and wider services.

The postholder will strengthen the capacity and knowledge of the wider CYP team through consultation, reflective practice, training and guidance, contributing to more effective child centred and trauma-informed practice across Edinburgh Women’s Aid’s Children and Young People’s Service. The postholder will also work with statutory and third sector partners to improve coordinated responses for children and young people.

They will advocate within multi-agency systems, so children’s needs, voices and experiences are understood, and so professionals recognise the impact of trauma when planning and delivering support.

This role is subject to satisfactory Adult and Child PVG scheme membership.

With funding from 2026-29 from the Scottish Government, we are excited to expand our gambling team, the Scottish Gambling Education Hub, to increase our capacity and strengthen the support we provide across Scotland.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Project Officer to join Fast Forward’s Scottish Gambling Education Hub. The role will focus on working with children and young people, practitioners, families and partner organisations across the Highlands and Islands.

This work will be supported by colleagues from the Scottish Gambling Education Hub and is not the sole responsibility of the post holder.

We are looking for a senior practitioner with excellent communication, leadership and partnership-building skills, and a strong track record of developing and delivering community-based work with children and young people, practitioners and families.

Hybrid working:Home-based with the option of a co-working space with a locality partner organisation. Flexible working arrangements can be considered.

The cost of business travel and accommodation across the Highlands and Islands are covered by Fast Forward

Attendance at the Fast Forward office, 4 Bernard Street, Edinburgh, EH6 6PP, is required one day per month, to attend the Staff Meeting. Reasonable travel expenses and any necessary accommodation associated with attending the meeting will be covered by Fast Forward.

Organisation Profile

Fast Forward is Scotland’s national youth work organisation, supporting children and young people to make informed choices and take a harm reduction approach to risk-taking behaviours, helping to reduce negative impacts on their lives, their families and wider communities.

We promote health through programmes and resources developed by, with and for young people.

Integrity - Our work is dynamic and informed by expertise, lived experience and relevant research

Forward Thinking - We are brave and bold. We are creative in our approach to identifying and responding to risk taking behaviour.

Inclusive - We take a person-centred approach. We are non-judgemental and respectful.

Collaborative - We coproduce, partner and learn with young people and experts from across the field

Community Volunteers Enabling You (COVEY) has been a lifeline for children, young people and families across Lanarkshire since 1992. We provide one-to-one and group-based befriending, mentoring and family support services tailored to those who need it most. Our mission is to help children, young people and families become more resilient, safe and better equipped to reach their full potential.

As Fundraising Manager, you will lead the development of community fundraising, corporate fundraising and fundraising events (either held by us or undertaken by members of the public such as the Kiltwalk), helping COVEY grow sustainable unrestricted income and build long-term relationships with supporters.

This is a brand new role with real scope to build on COVEY’s trusted place in the local community, developing new fundraising opportunities and partnerships, as well as building on our existing relationships with volunteers, staff, trustees, supporters, funders, schools, employers, community partners and local networks.

You will also help shape fundraising activity linked to COVEY’s 35th anniversary in 2027, using this milestone to celebrate the children, young people and families we have supported over this time (and the volunteers and staff that made it happen), in turn raising our profile and build long-term supporter relationships beyond the anniversary year.

This role would suit someone who is confident, proactive and relationship-focused, with the ability to engage people, spot opportunities, make compelling asks, build partnerships and turn interest into meaningful support for COVEY.

What we’re looking for:

• A successful track record of generating income, developing partnerships, identifying new leads and converting opportunities into active support
• Previous experience of fundraising, which could include community fundraising, corporate fundraising, supporter stewardship, sponsorship, challenge events, employee fundraising, Charity of the Year partnerships, etc
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including confidence in networking, presenting and making fundraising asks
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage fundraising activity, events, budgets, supporter communications and CRM records
• A collaborative, supporter-focused approach and a strong commitment to COVEY’s mission, values and outcomes

COVEY is entering an important period of growth. Our 2025-28 Strategy sets out ambitious plans to increase income, grow unrestricted funding, strengthen our external profile and develop wider community support for the charity. The Fundraising Manager will play a key role in achieving this, and will be able to shape exactly how we do this from the ground up.

What We Offer

We offer a rewarding and fulfilling role with the opportunity to develop your skills and career in an enriching environment. Our benefits package includes:

• 6% employer pension contribution
• 22 days annual leave (rising to up to 27 days) and 10 public holidays
• One special leave day to celebrate your birthday
• Flexible working
• HSF Health plan (including dental, optical, physio claim back, personal accident coverage, GP, mental health counselling, legal support, and discounts for gym, cinema, and shopping)
• Quarterly staff wellbeing activities
• Access to ScotWest Credit Union (loans, mortgages, and savings accounts)
• Access to learning and development opportunities

Our 2 North Lanarkshire Befriending groups support children and young people living across North Lanarkshire, aged 8 to 16, some of whom have additional support needs (ASN).

The Monday group and the Wednesday ASN group provides a range of weekly group activities which work towards specific outcomes identified by young people and their parents/carers. These activities focus on both social and practical life skills, including:

• Creative workshops: arts, crafts, music, and drama that allow participants to express themselves creatively and build confidence.
• Life skills workshops: age-appropriate activities such as baking, hot chocolate or smoothie making that foster self-sufficiency and resilience.
• Physical activities: outdoor play, sports nights to promote wellbeing and improve physical health.
• Community outings: laser tag, top golf, Flip Out, activities chosen to enhance social skills and provide experiences that may otherwise be inaccessible.

The Group Facilitator will help design and lead on a calendar of activities that will empower children and young people to try new things, develop skills, build confidence, and (importantly) have fun. You will be a positive role model supporting the children and young people to actively engage with the activity, feel safe and respected and build meaningful peer relationships.

You will have a supportive team of volunteers that will look to you for support and guidance. You will work collaboratively with the Project Coordinator to ensure all activities are risk assessed and children and young people at risk are supported in line with our Child Protection and Safeguarding polices, creating individualised, robust support plans.

We are looking for someone who is driven to strengthen our connections within North Lanarkshire communities and bring new, exciting opportunities to the children and young people we work with.

What we offer

We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment with the following benefits:

• 6% employer pension contribution
• 22 days A/L (rising to up to 27 days) and 10 public holidays (pro-rata).
• One special leave day to celebrate your birthday
• Flexible working
• HSF Health plan (including dental, optical, physio claim back, personal accident coverage, GP, mental health counselling, legal support, and discounts for gym, cinema, and shopping)
• Quarterly staff wellbeing activities
• Access to ScotWest Credit Union (loans, mortgages, and savings accounts)
• Access to learning and development opportunities

Passion4Fusion is looking for a compassionate and culturally aware Social Worker to join our team. In this role, you will support Black, Brown, and multi-ethnic parents /carers and families within Scotland’s social care system. You will play a critical role in promoting equitable care and fostering understanding of cultural differences while advocating for systemic change.

This position is ideal for someone committed to social justice, cultural competence, and improving outcomes for ethnically diverse communities.

Key Responsibilities

Family-Centered Support

• Build trusting relationships with parents/carers and families from diverse backgrounds, ensuring their voices are central to decision-making.
• Provide culturally safe parenting support, tailored to a families’ needs; e.g. early intervention to prevent crisis escalation; cultural expectations & children’s rights in Scotland; parenting an adolescent in a new culture; alternatives to physical punishment.
• Collaborate with families to develop care plans that respect and integrate their cultural values and traditions.

Cultural Competence and Advocacy

• Support parents/carers through advocacy in meetings with social care, helping them to articulate their views and challenging bias & discrimination where necessary.
• Identify and address cultural barriers in social care interventions, ensuring all children and families receive equitable treatment.
• Provide insights and advice on cultural best practices to colleagues and other professionals within the care system.

Community Engagement

• Partner with external stakeholders to bridge gaps between communities and the social care system.
• Actively participate in training sessions, workshops, and community programs designed to improve cultural awareness within social work.

Training and Development

• Attend and lead cultural competence training programs to improve understanding of unconscious bias, anti-racism, and systemic inequities.
• Act as a champion for anti-discriminatory practices within your team, organization & across the social care system.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Track and analyse care outcomes to ensure they are equitable and free from bias.
• Provide feedback to management on systemic barriers affecting families from Black, Brown, and ethnically diverse backgrounds, contributing to organizational change initiatives.
• Collect and share data on your project for example case studies and testimonials

Partnerships and Networking

• Collaborate with community leaders, advocacy groups, and other organisations to create holistic support networks for children and families.
• Represent the organization in community forums, fostering relationships to improve trust between communities and social care services.

Essential Qualifications

• A degree in Social Work and registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) OR significant experience providing community/parenting/therapeutic support to children & families in a professional context.
• Proven experience working with diverse and multi-ethnic communities.
• Understanding of Scotland’s safeguarding & child protection legislation.
• Strong understanding of cultural competence, anti-racism practices, and systemic inequities in social care.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and understanding with diverse families.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience delivering or participating in training.
• Experience (lived or professional) of Scotland’s care system.
• Multilingual skills are a plus.

What We Offer

• Ongoing professional development, including cultural awareness and anti-racism training.
• Opportunities to work closely with advocacy groups on a regional and national level
• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation.
• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.

We are looking for an Engagement Officer to lead our community engagement work across Edinburgh's three priority localities — North Edinburgh and Leith, South East Edinburgh, and South West Edinburgh

As Scotland's oldest film charity, Screen Education Edinburgh (SEE) has been changing lives through filmmaking for 45 years - and we are growing! This is an exciting opportunity to join our small, friendly team and help make creative education accessible.

As our Engagement Officer, you will be SEE's visible presence in the communities where our programmes are delivered - North Edinburgh and Leith, South East Edinburgh, and South West Edinburgh.

The role will have you building partnerships with schools, youth, community and equalities organisations, acting as the key link between learners, families and our delivery team, and driving our Through the Lens filmmaking programme.

It's the perfect role for someone with a knack for relationship-building and a genuine commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Angus Women’s Aid (AWA) has an exciting opportunity to join our women's domestic abuse support team. We are looking for an individual who has a genuine interest in working with women, who have been subjected to domestic abuse, and are passionate about making a difference.

Angus Women’s Aid is a registered charity giving information, support and refuge to women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.

We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated Women's Community Worker to join our team at Angus Women’s Aid. In this role, you will provide essential support to women who are experiencing, or have experienced, domestic abuse.

Applicants should have a knowledge of domestic abuse and be committed to working with those who experience it, be enthusiastic, motivated, have excellent communication skills and be able to work collaboratively in a multi-agency environment, evidencing a respectful and inclusive approach. The use of a non-judgemental approach is essential, and you should be committed to working within the ethos of a feminist analysis of abuse.

Angus Women’s Aid (AWA) has an exciting opportunity for people to join our children’s and court advocacy team. We are looking for individuals who have a genuine interest in working with women, children and young people who are victims of domestic abuse, and are passionate about making a difference.

Angus Women’s Aid is a registered charity giving information, support and refuge to women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.

We’re looking for 2 compassionate and dedicated Children and Young People’s Support Worker to join our team at Angus Women’s Aid. In this role, you will provide essential support to children and young people who are experiencing, or have experienced, domestic abuse.

The successful applicants will have a recognised qualification for working with children and young people and will have at least 2 years’ experience of working with children and young people within a relevant setting. They will have an understanding about the impact of domestic abuse on children and young people and will be committed to working within the ethos of a feminist analysis of abuse.

Forth Valley Sensory Centre (FVSC) is a unique, award-winning Charity based in Camelon. We cover the whole of Forth Valley providing a varied programme of high-quality activities, groups, and services for people of all ages with Sensory Loss.

We are seeking a Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator to lead the development and delivery of our programme which has been created for people who are blind, visually impaired, deafblind, d/Deaf and hard of hearing.

Our current programme, which is delivered across Forth Valley, includes a choir, history group, arts and crafts group, book group, BSL classes, braille classes, a men’s group and many other sessions, all of which are tailored to the needs of participants.

The post holder will use a variety of methods to generate feedback from participants that will be used to inform how the programme will evolve, and to provide evidence of its value to funders.

More details of the duties and responsibilities are included in the Job Description.

We are particularly interested in applicants who have:

• An understanding of the impact that sensory loss has on the health, social and emotional wellbeing of individuals and their carers.
• The ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• A passion for bringing people together.
• An outgoing and enthusiastic personality.
• An imaginative and creative nature.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Experience of working directly with adults and children with a sensory loss or additional support needs.
• Budget management experience

Do you want to make a difference to the communities in and around one of the most scenic parts of Scotland? Do you have the skills and energy to lead Torridon District Community Association (TDCA) and Loch Torridon Community Centre (LTCC) to the next level, supported by an engaged Board of Directors?

This is an exciting opportunity to develop the community centre, diversify its range of activities and increase income. The job is very varied involving both public facings aspects and long term strategic thinking to enhance the community centre and its role as a key hub for the community.

And of course, you will never be far from the sea or mountains and you will be working alongside people who share a passion for the landscape, environment and long-term sustainability of the community. If successful and you need to relocate, we would engage with the community to help you find accommodation.

Vision

Our vision is to enhance, develop and support this fragile rural community, enabling its residents to thrive, and to create a welcoming environment for the many tourists whose presence in turn supports the ongoing sustainability of the community.

Background

TDCA is a charity which runs Loch Torridon Community Centre and employs a part time centre manager, a part time finance officer and a part time cleaner. In addition, TDCA employs a full-time community development worker to develop community projects and assets which in time will generate income to support the community centre. TDCA also employs a part time resilience officer to improve the resilience of the local community.

LTCC is a hub for year-round social activities and events, promoting physical and mental health and wellbeing. It is a meeting point for the community and provides employment opportunities for local residents and space for services such as the Post Office, community cinema, live music, osteopathy clinics, gym and other health activities. The café is an important part of the centre, bringing together both residents and visitors, while the art and craft gallery provides locals artists and community businesses the opportunity to exhibit and display their products, generating sales, particularly in the tourist season.

Purpose of the post

As the centre has grown from a small village hall to a busy hub for the whole of the Torridon district, the staffing requirements have also grown and we are now looking for a senior manager to lead the smooth running of the Community Centre; to promote the use of the Centre more widely; to increase TDCA revenue and capital grants; and to ensure the continued success of the annual Celtman event. The Board of Directors has been directly involved in many aspects of running the centre and now needs to appoint someone to take over that work, freeing Directors up to focus on their wider remit while supporting the operations & events manager as s/he develops into the role. Beyond the centre TDCA is working on a number of additional projects which will, as the organisation grows further, become part of this new role.