The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me

Join Enable and help create a more inclusive society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Enable is a dynamic and values-driven organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities. We are passionate about ensuring that people have the same opportunities, choices, and rights as everyone else, and we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Community Link Worker to join our team.

As part of our Communities Team, you will play a key role in delivering two exciting projects across the Scottish Borders. The first project focuses on promoting digital inclusion, supporting adults with learning disabilities and other barriers to develop the skills and confidence needed to access technology and digital services. The second project aims to promote accessible travel, empowering people to navigate their local communities with greater independence and confidence.

In this rewarding role, you will design and deliver engaging programmes and activities that support individuals to develop practical skills, build confidence, and increase their independence. Through person-centred support, you will help participants strengthen their communication skills, expand their social networks, improve their health and wellbeing, and enhance their ability to access opportunities within their local communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference, helping people build positive, connected, and fulfilling lives while contributing to a more inclusive and accessible community for all.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is friendly, engaging, and person-centred in their approach
• Is confident working one-to-one and facilitating groups
• Has experience delivering group activities or community-based work
• Has a genuine interest in inclusion, equality, and community development
• Enjoys working in local community settings
• Has basic understanding of digital skills
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with a wide range of people

About Us

At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

• Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loans*
• Blue Light Card
• Where required, Enable willfully fund SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications– required for SSSC registration

Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

The cost of PVG is paid upfront by the organisation and deducted from your wage if successfully appointed.

Enable reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible if this vacancy is of interest.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of their start date.

*Terms and Conditions Apply

Join Our Team as a Peer Support Advisor for Glasgow and the Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit

Do you have lived experience of a spinal cord injury and are passionate about supporting others?

Spinal Injuries Scotland is looking for a Peer Support Advisor to join our team based in the Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit, Glasgow, to support patients, their families, and friends to help come to terms with a spinal cord injury.

You will build and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, NHS staff and partner organisations, delivering person-centred peer support and provide insight into the process of recovery through sharing of experience in a positive way.

This will be a permanent appointment to a varied role where you will be a key member of a small team supported by a backroom office of professionals. You will be the face of Spinal Injuries Scotland, helping people at a time of real need, with scope to make a lasting positive difference to their lives

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. We have represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for almost 100 years. Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others.

These services together with our national programme work in respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change. SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

For Scotland’s Mental Health

About the Role

SAMH provides supported accommodation services in Fife. Providing access to 24Hour support 7 days a week .The services is run across two sites in Fife (Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy) and is registered as Care at Home with Housing support. We also provide a bespoke outreach Service.

You will be required to work at both locations and provide outreach support. You should be able to provide direct support to individuals in homes and communities to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Support is focused on enabling people to build on their existing skills or develop new skills, increase their self-esteem and confidence, which in turn will encourage involvement and promote independence. This is achieved by using interpersonal and motivational skills to help an individual explore options, the possible outcomes/ consequences and make an informed choice based on this.

What we are looking for

You will be able to demonstrate good communication skills and a mature attitude together with adaptability and enthusiasm. Knowledge and experience in supporting people with mental health problems is desirable but not essential as is experience working with people who have had long term hospital admissions. This role involves shift working, including evening’s weekends and sleepovers and participating in an on Call Rota.

What we will provide for you

You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally.

Some of our benefits include;

• Fully funded SVQ qualification to meet the conditions of your SSSC registration
• Reimbursement of PVG, Disclosure & SSSC annual fees and registration costs.
• Funded continuous learning and development opportunities,
• access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions
• 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service
• 4 public holidays
• 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you.
• Team wellbeing budgets
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life Assurance policy
• Employee Assistance Programme

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. We have represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for over 100 years. Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others.

These services together with our national programme work in respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change. SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

For Scotland’s Mental Health

About the Role

SAMH provides supported accommodation services in Fife. Providing access to 24Hour support 7 days a week .The services is run across two sites in Fife (Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy), and is registered as Care at Home with Housing support. We also provide a bespoke outreach Service.

You will be required to work at both locations and provide outreach support. You should be able to provide direct support to individuals in homes and communities to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Support is focused on enabling people to build on their existing skills or develop new skills, increase their self-esteem and confidence, which in turn will encourage involvement and promote independence. This is achieved by using interpersonal and motivational skills to help an individual explore options, the possible outcomes/ consequences and make an informed choice based on this.

What we are looking for

You will be able to demonstrate good communication skills and a mature attitude together with adaptability and enthusiasm. Knowledge and experience in supporting people with mental health problems is desirable but not essential as is experience working with people who have had long term hospital admissions. This role involves shift working, including evening’s weekends and sleepovers and participating in an on Call Rota.

What we will provide for you

You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally.

Some of our benefits include;

• Fully funded SVQ qualification to meet the conditions of your SSSC registration

• Reimbursement of PVG, Disclosure & SSSC annual fees and registration costs.

• Funded continuous learning and development opportunities,

• access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions

• Team wellbeing budgets

• Workplace pension scheme

• Life Assurance policy

• Employee Assistance Programme

About Us

Braveheart is a forward-thinking health promotion charity dedicated to improving wellbeing through healthy lifestyles and physical activity. Braveheart has been providing community-based health services in Forth Valley for 30 years and is well established in the locality.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Co-ordinator to lead and develop our footcare initiative across the Forth Valley area. Braveheart’s Top Toes service is already operating in Falkirk District and your role will be to drive forward the growth of the social enterprise, while managing the high quality of the footcare service. Joining the Braveheart team at this exciting time in the organisation’s development offers the successful candidate the opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of hundreds of people in the Forth Valley communities. Key challenges of the role will include implementing a new online payment system, recruiting and developing volunteer teams and promoting the footcare service through partnership development and marketing activities.

Our footcare clinics are delivered by volunteers. The Co-ordinator role includes organising regular training including with the NHS podiatry team, mentoring and supporting volunteers, promoting good communication and holding regular volunteer team meetings.

The post is initially funded by Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership for up to 2 years, however, the aim of the socially enterprising project is that it will become self-sustaining through the income raised by the service.

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about health promotion and community engagement with strong organisational and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with community health networks and knowledge of the local area will be an advantage. Please see the attached Job Description for further details of the post responsibilities and person specification.

What We Offer

• A supportive and flexible working environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• The chance to make a real difference in people’s lives

The Yard is an award-winning charity that runs adventure play services for children with disabilities and/or additional support needs and their families.

Join us to help improve the lives of disabled children, young people and their families and carers by becoming our new Family Worker in Fife.

As Family Worker you will be providing information, emotional and practical support to families with children with a wide range of additional support needs, empowering them to understand and access the support available to them from external services.

The Family Worker role is essential in ensuring that families get the right help when they need it most.

About you:

This job is for you if you have:

·experience of working with children and young people with a range of disabilities and additional support needs

·excellent relationship building skills

·knowledge of children’s rights, trauma informed and inclusive practices

·an understanding of child and adult protection practices

·excellent organisational skills and administrative abilities

If you would like to work in a supportive and understanding work environment, ensuring that families feel valued and part of an inclusive community, we would love to have you on board.

Who we are

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia and fund vital dementia research.

What you’ll do

You will be responsible for supporting people under 65 living with dementia on a one-to-one basis within their homes and in the community, enabling them to achieve positive, person-centred outcomes through a range of therapeutic interventions, resources and activities across Glasgow.

You will work alongside other Day Service Practitioners and the Day Services Manager to ensure the safe delivery of high-quality, person-centred and therapeutic support within the Registered and Commissioned Service. You will ensure that your practice complies with Alzheimer Scotland’s policies and procedures and contribute to evidencing, reviewing and continually improving the quality of services. You will also participate in internal audits and Care Inspectorate inspections as required.

You will work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure services meet Alzheimer Scotland’s vision and Quality Guarantees, the Health and Social Care Standards, SSSC codes of practice and other relevant quality frameworks, including Care Inspectorate requirements. This includes ensuring that the activities and support provided are responsive to the identified personal outcomes and needs of each person.

What you’ll have

The successful candidate will have a good understanding and/or experience of working with or supporting people living with dementia and their families. This will include an understanding of the benefit of high quality, evidence based therapeutic activity, ongoing evaluation, quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Knowledge and understanding of the Health and Social Care Standards and SSSC codes of practice and the Care Inspectorate and their role in registered services.

Understanding and knowledge of dementia, mild cognitive impairment and Brain Health and experience of working with or supporting people living with dementia and their families.

The successful candidate will have a recognised professional qualification in health, social work or related field, to SCQF Level 6 (SVQ 2).

This post requires a full driving licence and access to a car.

For a full job description and person specification please see the attachments section of this advert.

The successful candidate for this post will be required to provide proof of right to work in the UK and will also be subject to a PVG check through Disclosure Scotland.

The Edinburgh Locality Support Worker will deliver dedicated and empowering support to women in Edinburgh, who have experienced or are at risk from domestic abuse, in accordance with SSSC Standards. This role encompasses practical and emotional support, advocacy, and collaborative working with statutory and third-sector organizations to achieve the best possible outcomes for women in our service. A trauma-informed approach is essential, ensuring that women receive comprehensive, person-centred support in a safe and supportive setting. Support is delivered through telephone support, one-to-one meetings, and attendance at joint meetings with partner agencies.

This post is open to hybrid working between office and home, if the candidate can evidence an appropriate environment for home working, ensuring confidentiality and privacy for service users making contact through telephone or online methods. Travel within Edinburgh to meet service users will be required as well.

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

Recruiting for Weekend Project Worker

Are you passionate about helping people at risk of rough sleeping during the coldest winter months?

We’re seeking staff who are motivated to tackle the problem of homelessness, with the skills to create a welcoming environment for people with complex needs. The Glasgow Overnight Welcome Centre anticipates receiving hundreds of guests seeking refuge and a warm, safe place to sleep.

We are recruiting for our Weekend Project Worker role (£14.28 p/h). Weekend Team Members are a fixed term post from a proposed opening on 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027, same dates, working 09:00 – 14:00, working Saturday and Sunday.

We welcome applications from those with lived experience of homelessness or asylum/immigration. For further details and an application pack visit: glasgowcitymission.com/about/jobs

Recruiting for Assistant Project Worker.

Are you passionate about helping people at risk of rough sleeping during the coldest winter months?

We’re seeking staff who are motivated to tackle the problem of homelessness, with the skills to create a welcoming environment for people with complex needs. The Glasgow Overnight Welcome Centre anticipates receiving hundreds of guests seeking refuge and a warm, safe place to sleep.

We are recruiting for an Assistant Project Worker (£14.28 p/h). The Assistant Project Worker position is a fixed term post from a proposed opening on 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027, working 16:30 – 21:30, working Monday - Friday.

We welcome applications from those with lived experience of homelessness or asylum/immigration. For further details and an application pack visit: glasgowcitymission.com/about/jobs