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Top job! Justice Social Work Policy and Practice Lead
- Full time
- £62,000 – £67,000
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 20th February 2026
As Social Work Scotland’s Justice Social Work Policy and Practice Lead you will provide operational social work insight and expertise across the diverse range of issues currently facing justice social work in Scotland. The Justice Social Work Policy and Practice Lead will be provided line management from the Head of Policy and Workforce. Supporting the Justice Standing Committee’s Chair, you will be a visible representative of the profession in national discussions about policy, funding and reform. You will link in directly with Social Work Scotland’s Board, local authority Chief Social Work Officers and key partners (such as the Scottish Government’s Justice Directorate and Office of the Chief Social Work Advisor) to inform, influence and deliver the national agenda. You will assist colleagues and Social Work Scotland members to realise our organisation’s core objectives.
Edinburgh City Mission seeks to see Edinburgh uplifted and transformed through knowing Jesus. We share the Gospel in word and deed, serving those in poverty or disadvantage, and working in partnership with churches, supporters, and community organisations.
We are seeking a dynamic and faith-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight. The CEO will:
- Lead the organisation, shaping culture and supporting staff wellbeing.
- Develop and deliver our vision and strategy in partnership with the Board of Trustees.
- Ensure compliance with SCIO governance and OSCR requirements.
- Oversee finances, fundraising, and operational delivery.
- Build strong partnerships with churches, funders, and community organisations.
- Represent Edinburgh City Mission publicly, embodying our values and mission.
This is a pivotal role for someone who can inspire, mobilise, and steward the organisation into its next chapter of growth and impact.
Knowledge of Edinburgh’s social and spiritual landscape, SCIO governance experience, and prior experience of working in a CEO role or equivalent are also desirable.
Top job! Director of Finance and Business Services
- Full time
- £90,000 – £95,000
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 13th February 2026
Blackwood Homes and Care is one of Scotland’s most innovative providers of accessible homes, care, and independent living solutions. Our mission, helping people live their lives to the full, shapes services that promote independence, dignity and inclusion for people with disabilities, older people, and anyone who needs tailored support. As demand for independent living increases, Blackwood is modernising its systems, strengthening its foundations and investing in sustainable, future-focused solutions.
The Director of Finance & Business Services is a pivotal leadership role at a defining moment for Blackwood. Reporting to the Chief Executive and as part of the Senior Management Team, you will lead finance, business development, commercial activity, procurement and digital services. You will ensure that financial strategy, long-term planning, treasury and performance management are aligned to organisational priorities, translating complex financial information into clear insight for both financial and non-financial audiences and supporting effective decision-making and delivery of the Business Plan. You will also strengthen systems, controls and governance as we continue to work with the Scottish Housing Regulator on sustained compliance and improvement.
As a visible and values-driven leader, you will build a high-performance culture across Finance, Digital and Business Development, driving improvement, operational excellence and value for money. We are seeking a qualified accountant with a strong track record of strategic financial leadership, multidisciplinary team management, major budget oversight and organisational change. Commercially sharp and analytically strong, you will lead growth initiatives, build effective partnerships and identify opportunities while developing trusted relationships with colleagues, lenders, regulators and Board members.
This role offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of an organisation with a powerful social purpose, contributing to the sustainability and long-term success of Blackwood, helping create homes, services and technologies that transform lives across Scotland.
Blackwood is headquartered in Edinburgh and offers hybrid working, with three days per week expected in the office and travel to sites across Scotland as required.
Top job! Deputy Treasurer (Wider Church) – Stewardship and Finance
- Full time
- £69,719 – £77,221
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 9th February 2026
The Church of Scotland is seeking a Deputy Treasurer (Wider Church) to act as deputy to the Head of Finance and General Treasurer. They will be responsible for providing support to presbyteries, congregations, and the Church of Scotland Investors Trust (COSIT) in all matters of financial governance and assisting the Head of Finance and General Treasurer with shaping and implementing the Church’s financial strategy.
We’re looking for an exceptional ACCAB-qualified professional with:
- Significant experience of operating as a senior member of a management team.
- Experience preparing SORP-compliant charity accounts and budgets
- The ability to deliver expert technical guidance on charity financial accounting.
- An excellent communicator with the ability to confidently communicate financial information to non-finance people.
- Prepare and present training sessions to groups of participants with varying levels of knowledge.
Camphill School Aberdeen (CSA) is an independent charity offering education, care, and therapy services for children and young people with additional support needs on a day and residential ba-sis. Our vision is to be recognised as a centre of excellence where children and adults can live, learn, and work in an integrated community based on mutual respect and the unfolding of individu-al potential.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Care to lead and supervise our residen-tial care provision. This is a pivotal leadership role, ensuring that our care teams work collabora-tively with education and therapy teams to provide an integrated, holistic approach to supporting children and young people.
As part of the Senior Management Team, you will shape the strategic direction of care provision and ensure compliance with all statutory duties, safeguarding, and child protection requirements.
About You
- Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject.
- Extensive experience in residential child care at a senior level.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Knowledge of autism, learning disabilities, and associated complex behaviours.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to respond to crisis situations.
- Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a unique, inclusive community that values lifelong learning.
- Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
- Supportive environment with ongoing professional development.
Are you committed to delivering best practice to support children and young people with complex needs?
Are you ready to use your experience and skill to shape practice in delivering quality services to children and young people?
Do you feel excited about the opportunity to take your first step towards a management position?
If so, this is a great opportunity for you.
About Aberlour Options Fife – Glenrothes Continuing Care
At Aberlour we listen to understand what our young people want and need within our local area. As such, our Options Fife Continuing Care services in Glenrothes support young people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live and thrive within the local community.
What we are looking for....
As someone who has built up experience working in residential childcare, you will have the confidence to guide and direct the provision of care to the children and young people in the service. You will play a pivotal role, working in partnership with parents and families to meet the emotional and physical needs of children and young people with complex disabilities.
When on shift, you will play a lead role, mentoring and supporting staff and being a role model, delivering excellence in the services we provide. You will assist in assessing, planning and delivering services, taking responsibility for ensuring that assessment and interventions are prepared, monitored and evaluated.
Engaging positively with children, young people and families you will plan and implement appropriate support for the children and young people. Sensitive and accurate reporting is a key responsibility and so you will have good written communication skills and the ability to learn how to use effectively, Aberlour’s recording system: Dynamics.
This role offers the opportunity to consolidate and build on your experience combined with the ability to enhance your skills and knowledge through training, for example, in Dyadic Developmental Practice.
As part of the management team you will play an active role in ensuring that shift duties are delegated and completed in accordance with service guidance.
Senior Young People’s Workers will work a Residential Rota 2.5 x 12.5 hours shift direct care of their role on shift and 0.5 x 12.5 hours of their time working alongside the Service Manager on operational tasks and standardising practice. Overnight sleep ins are part of the role, alongside an awake member of night staff.
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. Aberlour’s values are critical and drive everything we do. We will be looking for someone who can demonstrate how Aberlour’s values of Respect, Innovation, Integrity and Challenge will be visible in their practice. You must be comfortable working in an environment where Aberlour’s values are lived in practice.
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.
Supported Living Co Worker – Part time
- Full time or Part time
- £26,186
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 9th February 2026
We are seeking part-time workers who share our values and have the experience and skills to support adults with autism and learning disabilities, within their homes (Supported Living), to access meaningful work, and to have fun and develop relationships. We have a few posts available with different contracted hours so please get in touch to discuss hours.
Previous experience of working with adults with learning disabilities is desirable, as is a good understanding of autism and the needs of people who use different forms of communication and a confidence in working with people with behaviour that challenges.
Tiphereth is a Camphill community based on the edge of the Pentland hills in Edinburgh supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism in a range of day services, supported living, residential care, and social enterprises.
Key Tasks
- To build relationships with people using a person-centred approach founded on dignity and respect for individuality, and that enables choice and control
- To provide shared support, 1:1 and 2:1 support.
- To work positively with any behaviours of concern.
- To provide care and support with personal / intimate care tasks, administering medication safely, assisting a person’s mobility safely including using equipment, supporting meals, social activities, outings and attending appointments.
- To support people to live in a rich environment, manage a tenancy and build a home.
- To share and support members with daily cleaning tasks and maintain safe and aesthetically pleasing working/living environments
- To support people to participate as fully as possible in tasks and activities that interest and engage them, developing skills and a sense of purpose and value
- To act as keyworker for some people taking a lead role in ensuring outcomes, support plans and risk assessments are reviewed at least every 6 months.
- To build good relations with families, carers, and other relevant professionals.
- To plan, organise and facilitate group and individual activities
- To work as an effective member of a team following agreed procedures, and contributing to professional discussions and a positive team working environment
- Support members both inside the home, but also to utilise the outside spaces, supporting gardening, growing vegetable and plants, and enjoying nature.
Support Practitioner – Glasgow (Male Only)
- Full time or Part time
- £25,224 – £26,737
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 27th February 2026
We are recruiting for Support Practitioners to join our team in Glasgow.
If you are good at seeing people as unique individuals with their own skills, opinions, and dreams then we currently have full-time and part-time opportunities for you to join our team in Glasgow.
As a Support Practitioner you will support people with all aspects of daily living at home and in their communities. You will assist people with planning for their future and to prevent the effects of social isolation and loneliness in their lives. We adopt a person-centred approach to working with individuals who require support for a variety of reasons including to improve their Mental Health. We anticipate this role including an element of night shift work from time to time.
Whilst experience is always welcome, full training (including SVQ qualifications) is provided alongside regular support and supervision from your Service Manager. The right values and motivation are essential; honesty, respect, empathy, and compassion are key skills that are required in people who join our teams.
As a way of demonstrating how much we value you and your commitment we offer a range of great benefits:
- Enhanced mileage payment of 45p per mile
- 35 days’ holiday per year, increasing to 40 days with length of service.
- £200 Recommend a Friend Scheme (T&C apply)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
- A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions
- Free Blue Light Card (giving access to thousands of discounts and promotions)
- Access to the Carr Gomm App: which includes free physiotherapy, health coaching and counselling.
- Membership of a credit union
- Cycle to work scheme; and more!
*Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post
We are excited to share an opportunity to join our busy Cafe team – are you passionate about providing a warm and friendly welcome to patients, families and NHS staff. Can you provide the best catering experience possible? This could be the role for you!
We are looking for an individual who is experienced in managing a diverse team of people in a similar fast paced, quick service café or restaurant environment. Previous experience in preparing food and beverages in line with hygiene standards and in accordance with Natasha’s Law is essential.
Our Charity supports and enhances the treatment, care and wellbeing of current, former and future cancer patients and their families. We work in partnership with the NHS, The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and all related facilities. We also offer the wider community a unique opportunity to contribute to the fight against cancer in the broadest possible sense.
If you have the skills and qualities to be successful in this role and are passionate about supporting the aims of our Charity, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Daily management of Café volunteers.
- Preparing food and beverages in line with hygiene standards and in accordance with Natasha’s Law.
- Provide an excellent customer service experience.
- Manage all areas of stock control and replenishment.
- Daily management of credit card and cash handling.
- Comply with and monitor all Café operating procedures, including start and end of day checklists.
- Ensure the Café is fully compliant with our Healthy Living Plus Award.
- Adhere to and monitor compliance with HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) legislation within the Café.
- To act promptly in accordance with standard operating procedures if any patient/visitor is unwell.
Essential Criteria
- Previous experience of managing a diverse team of people in a similar fast paced, quick service café or restaurant environment.
- Previous experience in preparing food and beverages in line with hygiene standards and in accordance with Natasha’s Law.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to stay calm in stressful situations.
- Fantastic organisation skills.
- Have a warm, friendly personality.
Family Support Workers
- Part time
- £28,594 pro-rata
- Hybrid: West Dunbartonshire/ Argyll & Bute
- Closing 20th February 2026
We’re looking for 2 Part-Time Family Support Workers to join our West Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute Bairns’ Hoose Team to help support young people and their families.
Includem are supporting the development and delivery of the Bairns' Hoose across West Dunbartonshire, Argyll and Bute. The Bairns Hoose is a national programme enhancing how child protection services are delivered across Scotland. The vision of Bairns’ Hoose in Scotland is for all children who have been victims of or witnesses to abuse or violence, as well children under the age of criminal responsibility who may have caused harm or abuse, to have access to trauma informed recovery, support and justice. More information on the Bairns’ Hoose can be found at bairnshoosescotland.com
West Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute have jointly commissioned includem to provide whole family support services aligned to the Bairns Hoose project, providing a responsive Service across a significant geographical area, supporting children or young people aged 0-18, who are assessed as requiring Bairn’s Hoose service and will be supported by includem’s 24/7 Helpline.
This is an amazing opportunity to work with includem for motivated, positive, resilient individuals who really believe in young people and are flexible regarding hours of work, to help us deliver our innovative approach. You will have a genuine opportunity to work across West Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute, facilitating vital support to young people and families who require it most.
Our Family Support Workers are contracted to be available to provide essential Whole Family Support from 0800hrs to 2200hrs, five days over seven within the remit of West Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute, in addition to the includem 24hr helpline.
Family Support Workers will lead the provision of relationship-based support delivered to young people and families in the community and to promote positive outcomes in line with the values and principles of includem.
Postholders will manage their own caseload ensuring support plans are developed with the young person to respond to their individual needs and support them to improve outcomes in line with GIRFEC principles and includem’s model of support.
Family Support Workers will be expected to actively demonstrate leadership and ownership over effective service delivery to young people and families, by managing outcomes through the use of line managers, colleagues, and organisational tools, processes, policies, and procedures.
Includem is committed to developing employees and will help you to achieve the relevant qualifications required to carry out the role. These qualifications will be fully funded by Includem. The successful candidate must have a full UK driver's license and access to a vehicle.
Company benefits:
- 28 days of annual leave + 9 public holidays (pro rata)
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Employee discount
- Casual dress