We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join the Phoenix Futures Scotland team and lead our Glasgow based Residential and Housing Services, as the Residential Registered Manager.
As a specialist addiction recovery charity and housing association, we have developed considerable expertise in the provision of residential and housing services to support our clients at all stages of their recovery. As the Residential Registered Manager, you will act as the strategic lead managing and driving all areas of service delivery for both Scottish Residential Service and Housing Service in Glasgow.
About You
Are you ready to make a profound impact on people's lives? We're seeking an extraordinary person to support the success of our well established residential rehab service. Your experience should include:
Your Rewards
Victim Support Scotland – Empowering People Affected by Crime.
Do you want to work with an organisation that makes a difference to the lives of people affected by crime? We put victims and witnesses at the heart of everything we do so they are heard, have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed and that we are an effective organisation, that makes a lasting difference.
What is the role
Are you passionate about people and shaping organisational culture? We are seeking a Head of Human Resources to join us as a key member of our Corporate Leadership Team. Reporting directly to the Director of Corporate Services you will be responsible for driving forward a number of people initiatives within VSS to support strategic and operational plans. You will play a key role in working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuous review and improvements and provide HR and L&D support across the organisation.
You will be able to work with colleagues from a variety of backgrounds with an approachable and solution-oriented style; keen to support and drive the development of a positive working culture across the organisation.
What you’ll need to be successful
We are looking for an exceptional candidate who is passionate about continuous improvement and able to contribute professional expertise to develop the service and support key projects.
The ideal candidate should be used to working independently and be able to demonstrate experience of managing a challenging workload in a busy environment to meet deadlines. The postholder will be required to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements is maintained at all times and must have excellent understanding and practical knowledge of employment law and best practice.
Educated to degree level or equivalent with CIPD professional qualification at Chartered level, you will provide supportive leadership to a small team to provide a high standard of service.
Salary: £47,266 - £62,420. Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to review - in line with VSS progression arrangements. A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.
Further details of this role are available in the job description - Job description and Candidate Information Pack
Please note - This post will be subject to a satisfactory Basic Disclosure Scotland check.
Who We Are
Victim Support Scotland provides support and information to people affected by crime and campaigns for victim and witness rights. Regardless of whether a crime has been reported, or when it happened, our services are free, confidential, and tailored to individuals’ needs.
Our vision is that people affected by crime – victims, witnesses, and their families – are treated with dignity and respect and are at the heart of the justice in Scotland. Our mission is to ensure that all those affected by crime receive high quality support that will help them to recover from their experiences. All our work is guided and underpinned by our six core principles of being engaging and compassionate; inclusive and accessible; person-centred; adaptive, flexible, and responsive; collaborative; and knowledgeable and skilled.
Now is the time to join Victim Support Scotland, helping us work towards the ambitions of our 5-year plan: Empowering people affected by crime: VSS Strategy 2021-2026.
What we offer
When you work for Victim Support Scotland, your wellbeing is important to us. Not only do we offer an enhanced annual leave package of 42 days (Pro-rata), but you will also have access to our free health cash plan which includes cover for you and your family across a range of benefits, which include, dental cover, access to a virtual GP, counselling, legal support and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail and much more. In addition we offer a generous pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to a credit union. Supporting employee development is important to us and we offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities.
For further information and an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Jobs@victimsupportsco.org.uk
Kinning Park Complex (KPC) is a well-established, well-loved and recently renovated community space and social enterprise with a large hall, a number of small office and event spaces, potential hot desking spaces, a kitchen, cafe, and a community garden. The space is a vital community asset with a range of community-based projects and activities including community meals, classes and events.
We are seeking a Director who will lead the next phase of our growth and development. Working closely with the trustees, staff team, service users and external stakeholders, you will help achieve and shape our ambitious plans over the coming years.
You will work as part of a small team and be responsible to the Board of Trustees.
Be Here, Be You, Create Change
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of autistic people? Do you have leadership skills and a desire to mentor and develop others? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Our Clannalba Service is on the lookout for a Senior Autism Practitioner to join our fun, supportive, and friendly team. Located in the beautiful village of Lamington, we provide essential care and support to nine autistic adults. This is a hands-on role that combines leadership with direct support, ensuring high-quality care aligned with Social Care Standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Join us and take the next step in your career, leading a dedicated team and making a lasting impact on the lives of individuals with autism.
Scottish Autism offers you:
Staff wellbeing is priority, and we strive to ensure all colleagues feel valued and supported at work. We provide an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive salary and a personalised learning pathway for all. We keep it simple with 3 pay points. You progress at your pace as you develop. We benchmark regularly to ensure the rates are competitive.
This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check. All new employees must have applied to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of starting in post and be registered within 6 months. Scottish Autism cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.
Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission, and values. We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.
East Dunbartonshire Women’s Aid’s Children and Young People team provide vital support to children dealing with the trauma of domestic abuse and leaving their home. They ensure that children are given a service which is driven by them and meets their needs. The service includes 1-1 therapeutic support, prevention work and free-play sessions.
This is an outreach post and you will work closely with a job-share partner to provide therapeutic 1-1 support to children and young people across East Dunbartonshire who are living with the impact of domestic abuse. You may also provide support as children move on from refuge. You will work closely with partner organisations, building positive relationships, promoting the service and raising awareness.
The main office base is in Kirkintilloch, but the post holder will be required to travel throughout the area.
Candidates should have an understanding of, and commitment to, the feminist analysis of domestic abuse (or a willingness to learn), experience of interagency working and be willing to work as part of a collective where all staff share management responsibilities.
Applicants must hold a recognised relevant qualification at a minimum of SVQ Level 3 (alternatively, equivalent in childcare qualifications will be considered). We anticipate that successful candidates will have a minimum of two years’ experience in supporting vulnerable children and young people who have been exposed to trauma.
This is a fixed-term post. We have secured funding to enable the successful candidate to work 17.5 hours per week until 30th Sept 2027. We will be actively seeking funding to continue the post beyond this date but it is not guaranteed at this stage.
Posts are subject to a successful PVG scheme check, suitable references and completion of a satisfactory 6-month induction period.
The Community Connectors programme provides better access to information for older people. We also support them to access the services they need to live healthier and happier lives with as much independence as possible. The project is delivered in partnership with the Glasgow and West of Scotland Forum of Housing Associations and works alongside local and citywide organisations to strengthen information links between the third sector, older people, carers, and statutory services. The model has been rolled out in the three locality sectors within Glasgow.
We are recruiting for a Senior Health and Wellbeing Practitioner to cover a one-year maternity leave with the benefit of a month-long handover from the existing practitioner. The successful applicant will have access to a wide range of training and the role provides a great opportunity for an existing links/community health practitioner who would like to take on more responsibility and advance their skills in one-to-one, person centred approaches alongside case coordination with a wide range of partners. The post has a high degree of autonomy, responsibility, and decision-making in supporting highly vulnerable individuals and in responding to complex issues. Applicants should demonstrate highly effective communication and negotiation skills with equally effective time and task management abilities. The successful candidate will be supported by the Programme Manager and a team of Client Liaison Officers who provide support with caseload management.
We can offer the option of working from home or from Shettleston Housing Association, the role will largely involve one to one working with older people and/or their carers, in their homes. With the ultimate goal of supporting clients to improve their health and wellbeing and independent living.
Lomond & Argyll Advocacy Service are seeking a recovery advocacy worker in Mid Argyll to join our team.
Your core mission will be to offer people information about their rights and services and to assist them in seeking to have their voices heard and their wishes respected.
Lomond and Argyll Advocacy service are looking for a person who has Lived Experience of problematic alcohol or substance use, either;
This is a part time post, and will focus on continuing to improve access to independent advocacy and other local supports for people impacted by problematic alcohol or substance use. The post will also provide rights based peer advocacy in line with the Scottish Governments Strategy: Rights, Respect and Recovery.
Main Responsibilities:
This post requires the successful candidate to apply for membership of the PVG Scheme.
Flexible hours to be worked between 9-5 Monday to Friday. Ability to work from home within area however the ability to travel in the locality is essential.
Who are we and what do we do?
Early Years Scotland is Scotland’s leading national Third Sector specialist organisation that supports our youngest children from birth to 5 years of age.
Our fully qualified early years staff work directly with children and their families to deliver our unique Stay Play and Learn sessions in a variety of settings including nurseries, community halls, schools and prisons. We work increasingly in prisons, and areas where there are children and families who have the greatest need, and will benefit most from our services.
We have been established for over 50 years, and we are very proud of our long and ever-growing track record in supporting Scotland’s youngest children to have the very best start in life.
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and capable Office Administrator to join our fabulous team based at our main office in Glasgow. You will have a wide experience of general office administration duties, be competent with Microsoft Office software and have an excellent telephone manner as you will be the main point of contact at the office. You will enjoy providing a high standard of support to colleagues including - reception duties, photocopying, filing, purchasing and a wide variety of other administrative tasks.
Please apply if you are:
An absolute necessity for this post is an excellent level of competence, confidence and accuracy in written and verbal communication. We will assess your suitability through your application form and at interview.
We are looking for a highly motivated and supportive Family Support Worker for the Early Years Scotland Family
Visitor Centre at HMP Low Moss.
Families who are affected by imprisonment face emotional, financial and practical difficulties as a result of their family member’s imprisonment and they can find it difficult to access the information and support they need to overcome these difficulties.
The EYS Family Visitor Centre improves the visits experience for families and friends. Provides independent and impartial advice, information and support to prisoners’ families, which meets their needs.
This in turn creates less stress, builds confidence and improve emotional, financial and practical support for families.
The service aims to achieve positive outcomes for imprisoned family members, children and families by fulfilling three core functions:
The Family Support Worker will connect positively with visitors offering information and advice and one to one support and collaborate effectively with community- based services to develop the service. They will work alongside the Centre Co- Ordinator and a Family Engagement Practitioner in order to provide a support and positive environment.
Post Details
29 hours per week over 52 weeks per annum following a 3 week rolling rota (to include weekends and evenings) as follows:
Week 1:
Mon – 11.30am – 7.30pm
Tues – 9am – 5pm
Wed – 9am – 5pm
Thurs – 4.30pm – 7.30pm
Fri & Sat & Sun – off
Sat & Sun – 1pm – 4.30pm
Week 2:
Mon – off
Tues – 11.30am – 7.30pm
Wed – 9am – 5pm
Thurs – off
Fri – 4pm – 7.30pm
Sat & Sun - off
Week 3:
Mon - off
Tues – 9am – 5pm
Wed – 11.30am – 7.30pm
Thurs – 9am – 5pm
Fri – 4,30pm – 7.30pm
This post is partially funded by the Scottish Government until 31 March 2025; (subject to continued funding thereafter).
Would you like to spread the word about community climate action? Are you looking to gain valuable experience in communications?
We’ve got a great job for someone to join the Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub as our Communications Support Officer. You would need to have experience of creating graphics and copywriting primarily for social media. Experience of website maintenance, creation of newsletters and design of printed materials would also be beneficial.
The jobholder will report to Comms & Events Officer, Pernille Soeholm. The team at the Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub work on a hybrid basis and there are offices in Blantyre and Douglas Water.
We’re a small charity which enables us to be innovative, flexible and friendly. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, who can work autonomously in a fast-paced environment and who is interested to grow their communication skills.