Are you passionate about creating a positive student experience? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where no two days are the same? If so, join us at the Highlands and Islands Students' Association (HISA) as the Local Coordinator for Orkney & Shetland!

Why you’ll love this role:

• Be the face of HISA at UHI Orkney, engaging with students and stakeholders to enhance student life.
• Work closely with student officers and staff to bring student-led initiatives and events to life, from Freshers to club development.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model—3-4 days on campus, with the option to work from home outside term time.
• Collaborate with a supportive team to drive student engagement, deliver impactful campaigns, and shape student representation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the go-to person for students, encouraging involvement in HISA activities.
• Support a range of exciting projects, including elections, Freshers’ events, student clubs, and societies.
• Build relationships with staff and stakeholders to ensure students’ voices are heard and valued.
• Provide advice and signposting for students seeking academic and pastoral support.
• Assist with the smooth running of the Student Voice Representative system.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong communication skills and a passion for student engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a student-facing role or similar will be a plus.

Core Purpose of the Role

To facilitate and support the effective delivery of the Young Enterprise (YE) Scotland and Bridge 2 Business Programmes (B2B) in Scotland to the expected standards, matching the Business Plan Objectives. To support the Managers to continually enhance Enterprise and Entrepreneurial learning and teaching for young people across the Young Enterprise portfolio of resources.

To develop, nurture and maintain relationships with key college contacts to create a strong presence within the college.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate Enterprise Programmes and courses in a variety of appropriate educational & institutional settings including primary, secondary and further education settings.

• Foster an Entrepreneurial mindset to inspire students, and to participate in Enterprise and Entrepreneurial learning activities.

• Develop communication and relationship channels with agencies, partners and key stakeholders in order to offer YE Scotland and B2B Programmes in all educational settings including schools, colleges & the local community. Working collaboratively with these key partners to aid creative deliveries and enterprise activities.

• Proactively participate in all suitable marketing, promotions, publicity, and PR for all Programmes.

• Attend meetings and events as required, ensuring that the exchange of ideas, resources and best practice is updated and maintained.

• Liaise with Educators and all internal and external stakeholders to encourage, develop and co-ordinate suitable Enterprise activity and challenges within the educational arena.

• Identify expansion opportunities within schools and colleges in all geographical areas for all YE Scotland and B2B Enterprise Programmes, representing the organisation to the highest business standards

• Any other similar and appropriate work as agreed with Further Education and Entrepreneurship Manager to benefit YE Scotland.

• Complete and update statistical and administrative information timeously and in accordance with YE Scotland’s’, partner and funding requirements.

• Market and promote YE Scotland by identifying valuable case studies to raise the profile of the charity and attendance at appropriate external events to represent and promote the organisation.

• Stay up to date with sector trends and emerging themes and priorities

• Participate in regular appraisal and reporting with Line Manager, ensuring own continuous professional development is regularly reviewed and updated

Youth Vision is a children and young people's charity that provides a range of nature-based projects that aim to develop the skills and self-esteem necessary to support a healthy transition to adulthood. Our unique range of integrated services enable vulnerable young people to experience nature and personal growth in a safe and supported environment.

The Role:

Working alongside the Field Manager you will oversee all our various programmes and work in the office to support the running of the Charity.

You will have experience of project management and lead facilitation with vulnerable young people, staff, and volunteers in the outdoor environment. You will be involved in practical outdoor project delivery at Threipmuir Farm Steading and in the community. The role will also require good knowledge of relevant policies and procedures relating to working with vulnerable young people, communicating with clients and partner organisations, and updating social media.

Practical rural and horticulture skills would be an asset, as would previous experience of charity funding and grant applications.

You can have a mix of hybrid working from our office base in Balerno and from your home. As Balerno and our steading base are located rurally, you will need a full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Are you passionate, committed, resilient and have a good sense of person-centred approaches and values?

About Options Fife Lochwood Park

Aberlour Options Fife - Lochwood Park service, based in Kingseat, is a forever home for one young man who has complex needs. Our service is a safe space for not only our young man but for his family to spend meaningful time. Although there can be challenging behaviour, it is the small steps of progress that this young person makes daily that makes our work meaningful. We are looking for someone to join our small team, who is a patient and understanding person. These are key skills for this role.

What we are looking for....

We are looking for a Young People’s Worker who will work 15 hours per week. You will work these hours as part of a residential rota, this will include days, nights, evenings, weekends and public holidays. There is also the requirement to undertake occasional sleep overs.

As a Young People’s Worker you will play a fundamental role in ensuring that our young person will have the best possible experience in working towards their objectives in line with their care plan, supporting them to progress within their individual outcomes. Whilst not without its challenges and demands, this is a highly rewarding role, where the work we do has a demonstrable impact on our young person's progress.

Using a person-centred approach, you will provide enabling support ensuring the highest level of physical, personal, and emotional care for our young person.

We are looking for candidates who have a passion with working with young people with disabilities. It is desired but not essential that candidates hold a relevant qualification at an SCQF level 7 or above. Due to SSSC requirements you will be required to gain qualifications after starting with Aberlour.

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.

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.

Aberlour is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.

About Options Fife Housing Support

At Aberlour we listen to understand what our young people want and need within our local area. Our Options Fife Housing Support service in Glenrothes supports young people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live and thrive within the local community.

This service will be home to 4 young people aged 16 plus who will all have their own individual flat. Our rota has been drafted to suit the needs of the young people.

What we are looking for....

We are looking for full time (37.5 hours) and part time (20 hours) Young People’s Workers to join our team. Shifts can be up to 12.5 hours long. You will play a fundamental role in our young people’s lives to ensure that they get the best possible experience whilst working towards goals in their care plan. Using a person-centred approach, you will provide enabling support ensuring the highest level of physical and emotional care, supporting our young people in their daily living and within the local community.

If you have an interest in working with young people, we would like to hear from you. Ideally, candidates will have social care experience, understanding of autism, complex needs and disability. You will hold, or be willing to work towards, a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above (for example: SVQ3 Care plus an HNC) together with relevant experience of working with children or young people. You must also be able to demonstrate awareness of the key elements of working with people affected by disability as well as an understanding of, and commitment to, young people’s rights.

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 please see our website for further information.

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.

Scran Academy is an Edinburgh youth work charity which supports young people facing barriers to learning to fulfil their potential in learning work and life.

We exist to alleviate poverty and provide opportunities for all young people, no matter their background or barrier. How we do this by creating real-life experiences and positive adult relationships that help shine a light on the strengths and aspirations of young people. We use food, cooking, and positive learning pathways delivered through our education programmes and catering social enterprise to build experiences and form relationships.

We’re looking for a talented, experienced youth worker to join the frontline team that helps young people develop in ways that are meaningful to them. The role will support the planning and delivery of youth and community support across Scran Academy’s services, including our school-aged Academy education programme, and wider events and universal youth work as required.

This is a sessional role within Scran Academy with the core purpose of supporting the personal and social development of young people attending our Academy Programme.

The successful candidate will help change the lives of young people facing poverty by engaging them in a year-long programme of non-formal learning in a youth work setting. The role is incredibly rewarding but also particularly challenging, as professional boundaries and responsibilities need to be balanced skilfully within compassionate, positive relationships. Candidates with demonstrable experience of this in a role supporting vulnerable groups will be at an advantage.

The Youth Development Worker will play a strong role in planning and delivering engaging youth work sessions across programmes, and for ensuring young people are engaged across our organisation.

The post holder will act as a critical relationship builder, supporting our Academy Programme Lead as needed by linking in with families and referral partners, including schools.

This role embodies our values: We Love, We Trust, We Unite and We Lead:

We Love – the successful candidate will nurture young people. They will care deeply and see all behaviour as communication that deserves a dignified response. They will be non-judgemental and take a trauma-informed approach.

We Trust – the successful candidate will believe in the potential of young people. They will trust them to be the expert of their own life and circumstance. They will support young people to take responsible steps in learning, work and life.

We Unite – the successful candidate will courageously bring young people together. They will aim to create safe spaces where stepping outside comfort zones is supported and encouraged.

We Lead – the successful candidate will see all young people as leaders in their own lives. They will be ready to both lead and be led by young people. They will listen and provide a platform for young people to lead their learning and thrive.

We are looking for a responsible individual to develop and deliver a challenging and progressive youth work programme in a safe industrious and supportive environment working mainly with young people between ages of 10-25 from BME and Roma backgrounds within Pollokshields and Govanhill.

Principle Duties

1-Day to Day operational management of youth provision at YCSA

2-Direct management of the post of youth worker, sessional youth workers and volunteers

3-Updating and supervision of training and development for youth workers, volunteers and mentors

4-Overall responsibility for sessional and reporting and evaluation

5-Input to fundraising and development of YCSA programmes

6-Representing YCSA at appropriate meetings, neighbourhood partnership and liaise on meetings as directed by the Executive Lead

7-Provide for the social, educational and recreational needs, and for the individual developmental needs of local young people

8- Available for evening work

9-Work with partners to develop, extend and improve youth provision in the Pollokshields and Govanhill area

10-Carry out managerial and administrative duties in accordance with the requirements of the Executive Lead

11-Preparation, co-ordination and presentation of the relevant reports and information required within the agreed frameworks of the EL and funders

12-Co-operative and liaise effectively with management and young people to ensue effective delivery of services

13-Attend regular supervision with Executive Lead in accordance with YCSA’s policies

Person Specification

We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate the following competencies to a high level and want to use to the full in their work. We will be looking for evidence of all the following key competencies during the selection process, if you are shortlisted.

The individual will be required to work a number of evenings during the week, due to the nature of the services provided to young people.

Essential Experience

A recognised youth work qualification and 2 years’ experience of managing a youth provision

2 years’ experience of managing, supervising and training staff

Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people with a disability and or Autism?

About Options Moray

Aberlour Options Moray is a community-based service for children/young people with learning disabilities offering residential, short breaks, family-based care and community support matched with the individual needs of every young person.

What we are looking for....

We have an opening for Young People’s Workers on a permanent basis. We are looking for one person to work 20 hours, and one to work 35 hours per week. The team work no more than 4 days before a day off and currently have every second weekend off. Rotas are designed around the needs of the young people we care for and ensuring the wellness of the practitioners we employ. Late shifts are 2pm to 10pm. Early shifts are 7.30am to 2pm. Overnight sleep ins are part of the role, alongside an awake member of night staff. Shifts can be subject to change as and when required for the needs of the service.

Individuals need to bring a range of qualities to the role including being playful, warm and accepting and must be able to adapt their practice to appropriately meet the varying individual needs of each young person. This role can be challenging but is also immensely rewarding and provides postholders with rich opportunities to develop their own practice and understanding of the needs of children and young people with disabilities.

You must be comfortable working in a culture based on respect, integrity, innovation and the ability to challenge – both yourself and other people. We support our staff to be as effective as they can be through dedicated training and supervision. In return our staff act as exceptional role models supporting the children and young people, as well as sharing knowledge and learning with colleagues.

Ideally, you will have a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above, or be willing to work to this requirement as per SSSC registration.

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. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity on our website.

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.
• Vulnerable children in the UK need your help

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

Last year, we helped more than 687,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.

Why Action for Children?

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.

A bit about the role

The Dundee Youth Housing Service, in collaboration with the Dundee City Council, fulfills its statutory duty by supporting homeless young people aged 16 and above. The aim of the service is to engage with young people and families at the earliest opportunity. To be responsive, to prevent situations escalating, and take the pressure off the local authority front line services.

As the initial point of contact for any young person facing homelessness in the city, our service plays a crucial role. Within the strategic housing partnership, Action for Children stands as the sole organisation dedicated to preventing young individuals from becoming homeless. Our service operates 24/7.

Our primary focus is to provide temporary accommodation for young people who have been assessed as homeless. We extend our support to young individuals who are homeless, have care experience, or are seeking asylum.

How you’ll help to create brighter futures

Some key responsibilities for Children's Services Manager are;

• Leading, motivating and managing a range of services and support staff to deliver a quality service
• Championing top-tier safeguarding practices by overseeing procedures and advocating for the protection of children, families, and youth with unwavering commitment.
• Collaborating with teams in business development and fundraising to forge and enhance partnerships with current and prospective funders, gathering local insights, and crafting proposals or bids to maintain or expand our service reach.
• Leading the charge in managing transitions, including the initiation, expansion, downsizing, or restructuring of services and community projects.

Let’s talk about you

• A qualification relevant to the services within the remit of this post as well as successful management and delivery of commissioned services.
• Developing and maintaining effective networks, relationships, partnerships and contacts to improve service outcomes.
• Significant experience of managing and developing operational services for children, young people and their families.
• Improving service provision through the workforce, addressing challenges within the management of people and service provision (in particular improving employee performance).
• Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen and awareness through management of budgets, costing and analytics.