Every day people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.

By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as a Peer and Involvement Coordinator you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support services form a nationwide network of local support groups, nurses, volunteers and one-to-one support teams helping families adjust to life with a heart or lung condition or after a stroke.

We are looking for a Peer and Involvement Coordinator to join our amazing Peer, Participation and Engagement team. The Peer and Involvement Coordinators support and build positive relationships with and between our partnered Peer Support Groups. You will provide advice and guidance to the Peer Support Groups in your coordinator area, connecting them with relevant services, activities and networks locally. You will manage CHSS Peer Volunteers responsible for clusters of Peer Support Groups in your geographic area.

We are looking for someone with drive and creativity to support the expansion of the Peer Support network in pursuance of our strategic aim to expand our Peer Support community from 3 thousand to 10 thousand members by 2028. You will work with Peer, Participation and Engagement colleagues to support the CHSS Participation and Involvement Framework by involving Peer Group members in our participation and engagement activity.

We are looking for someone with a positive attitude towards people with disabilities and long-term conditions; an understanding of the challenges faced by people with chest, heart, stroke and long covid conditions.

Applicants must have a car and a current valid driving licence (expenses are paid at mileage rate).

This post is fixed-term until April 2027.

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVG check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.

Counselling Care Skye and Lochalsh provide vital early intervention mental health support across our rural and island communities. We are currently seeking a Lead Counsellor for our children’s service running a school-based counselling service for children and young people from aged five to eighteen.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a small, community-based organisation, helping to provide an essential service for our younger members of society.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate counsellor who is able to lead and support the delivery of high-quality counselling services for children and young people in Skye and Lochalsh.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload, oversee staff workloads, coordinate referrals, maintain reporting systems, liaise and report to the board of trustees and work collaboratively with schools and external agencies to ensure effective support for young people and families.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• The chance to make a real difference to mental health support in the Skye and Lochalsh community

Additional Information

The role requires a driving license and a car.

About Us

Borders Carers Centre is dedicated to improving outcomes for unpaid carers across the Scottish Borders. We provide a range of services to help carers achieve positive personal outcomes and maintain their wellbeing.

We offer advice, information and support, which includes assessing carer needs and producing carers support plans, benefits support, grants & funding, short breaks and peer support groups. We also offer a counselling service, hospital services and a programme of events and activities.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Operations Manager to lead our Carer Liaison Team and ensure the Centre operates efficiently and effectively. You’ll play a key role in supporting staff, overseeing service delivery, and contributing to the strategic development of the organisation.

This is a new role within the organisation and is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of carers while shaping the future of a respected local charity.

Key Responsibilities

• Line manage, support, and develop the Carer Liaison Team through supervision, mentoring, and reflective practice.
• Ensure high-quality support for carers that promotes independence and wellbeing.
• Oversee operational communications, events, and deputise for the Chief Officer when required.
• Contribute to organisational planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Promote collaborative working across the team and with external partners.

About You

You’ll be a confident leader with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for supporting carers. You should have:

• Proven experience in team management and service delivery.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach.
• A full driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle (travel across the Borders required).

It does not matter whether your route into support work has been through housing, social care, homelessness, youth work, community services or lived experience-informed practice. If you care about young people having a safe, supportive place to call home, and you know how to lead with compassion, clarity and respect, this could be the next move for you.

Supported Accommodation South Ayrshire helps reduce repeat homelessness by providing high-quality housing support in Ayr for young people aged 16 to 25. As Senior Support Worker, you will support the Service Manager with the day-to-day leadership of the programme and help make sure young people receive safe, person-centred and strengths-based support.

Right There has spent 200 years standing alongside people in Scotland. Last year, we supported almost 4,000 people to stay in their homes and stay connected to the people they love. We provide tailored support for people living with the effects of homelessness, poverty, addiction or family breakdown, meeting people where they are with no judgement and walking alongside them at the right time.

What you’ll do

• Lead and support a team. You will build positive relationships with Support Workers, provide regular supervision and appraisals, support rota planning and help create a team culture where colleagues feel supported to do their best work.
• Keep young people at the centre. You will make sure support plans, risk assessments, reviews and Keeping You Safe Plans are meaningful, up to date and focused on each person’s strengths, safety and aspirations.
• Support a safe, high-quality service. You will help maintain a safe environment, support high standards of accommodation, audit files, follow incident processes and report required Care Inspectorate notifications.
• Work in a trauma-informed way. You will promote person-centred planning, unconditional positive regard, psychologically informed practice and harm reduction approaches.
• Build strong relationships locally. You will represent Right There with local authority colleagues, social work, housing services and community partners, supporting links that help young people move forward.
• Support improvement and participation. You will contribute to team meetings, reflective practice, service development, complaints resolution and opportunities for the people we support to shape the service.

What you’ll bring

You may already be supervising or leading a team in housing, social care or support services, or you may be ready to take the next step into a broader leadership role. We are interested in the experience you bring, the way you work with people and your commitment to learning.

• You hold SVQ Level 3 in Social Services and Health Care, or an equivalent SCQF qualification, or are willing to work towards this.
• You hold, or are willing to undertake, a relevant management or supervision qualification, such as PDA Health and Social Care Supervision.
• You have experience of supervising, leading or supporting colleagues, or can show clear leadership skills.
• You have experience of working with people whose needs are relevant to this service area.
• You understand person-centred support, professional boundaries, safeguarding, confidentiality and the importance of respectful relationships.
• You can organise your time, prioritise well, meet deadlines and support staff resources around people’s needs.
• You can communicate clearly and respectfully, including through written records, reports and day-to-day conversations.
• You are confident using Microsoft Office and can work with information to support service quality and improvement.

You do not need to have followed one fixed route into this role. Experience in third sector services, housing, social care, youth work, community support, crisis work, partnership working or team coordination could all be relevant. If this role excites you but you do not meet every point, we still encourage you to apply.

Our offer

• Full-time, permanent
• Salary up to £36,002 per annum
• Core place of work: 42 Chalmers Road, Ayr, KA7 2JQ.
• Working hours are Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 10.00pm in shifts defined by your line manager, depending on service needs. Flexibility is required to work evenings and weekends when needed.
• Annual leave of 234 hours, equivalent to 6 weeks, pro rata in the first year, rising to 312 hours, equivalent to 8 weeks, pro rata in the second year. This includes public holidays.
• People’s Pension, subject to eligibility.
• Access to flexible working around programme needs, wellbeing support, learning and development, funded qualifications where appropriate, Health Shield, Cycle to Work, Blue Light Card and other employee benefits.

About Us

We are a charity that recently celebrated 200 years of standing alongside people in Scotland. Last year we supported almost 4,000 people to stay in their homes and stay connected to the people they love.

Who we are

Alcohol Focus Scotland (AFS) is Scotland’s national alcohol charity, committed to preventing and reducing harm to individuals, families, communities and Scotland as a whole.

Scotland had been making progress in reducing alcohol consumption and harm from record levels, not least due to the positive effects of minimum unit pricing of (MUP). Unfortunately, alcohol deaths have risen significantly since 2020, due to the effect of the pandemic on consumption by heavier drinkers combined with reduced access to services. Research suggests levels of harm will continue to rise for some time.

Join us at an exciting time as we champion evidence-based alcohol policies and advocate for better access to high-quality treatment and recovery support to tackle Scotland’s alcohol crisis.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a skilled policy professional to join our passionate team. You will have a varied and challenging role, providing policy and research support across a number of policy areas, with an initial focus on alcohol marketing and control on the sale of alcohol. Your excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills will be vital in ensuring we meet our goal of effecting policy change in Scotland, to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives.

We are looking for a candidate with:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a fast-paced policy or practice environment
• Experience of analysing, interpreting and communicating evidence and research to support policy and practice development
• Experience of working collaboratively and strategically with external organisations and agencies to effect change

What we offer

Flexible and Hybrid Working

We offer flexi-time to give you more control over your working hours. We work a mixture of office and home-based days to meet the needs of the post and to accommodate the needs of the postholder.

Annual Leave

26 days paid annual leave, increasing after five years’ service. 10 days public holiday (incorporating closure between Christmas and New Year). An additional Celebration Day that may be taken at any time. Staff may purchase up to one week’s additional annual leave per holiday year.

Well-being support

We provide an Employee Assistance Programme which offers round the clock support for all staff.

Pension and Death in Service Insurance

4-6% matched employer pension contribution, rising to 7% after five years’ service. Death in Service insurance is calculated as two times salary.

Company Sick Pay

After completion of probation you can qualify for up to five months full pay then five months half pay, inclusive of SSP, in year one, increasing annually for five years.

Transport support

AFS is based in central Glasgow, close to transport hubs. We offer a Travel to Work loan to spread the cost of season tickets and access to the tax efficient benefits of the Cycle to Work scheme.

Learning

We offer a range of formal and informal training and learning opportunities to support your development.

Enhanced leave

Maternity leave and paternity leave are enhanced above statutory to help you and your family, after a qualifying service period.

Social Connection

As well as the satisfaction of working with a skilled, friendly and dedicated team to make change happen, we support formal and informal opportunities to take part in different activities and get to know your colleagues.

Alcohol Focus Scotland is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Govan HELP is a growing, place-based family support charity, established in 1996, committed to improving opportunities and outcomes for children, young people and families living in the Govan area. We provide a range of integrated early-intervention and family support services, working alongside families to build on their strengths, promote wellbeing and improve outcomes.

We are delighted to be developing our new Govan HELP Family Centre, which provides a welcoming, accessible space where children, parents, carers and families can access a range of support, activities and services. The Family Centre brings together different areas of our work and strengthens our ability to provide families with coordinated support in a welcoming and community-focused environment.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Administrator to join our multi-disciplinary team and provide effective administrative and reception support across Govan HELP. The role will play an important part in the day-to-day running of the Family Centre and will provide a welcoming and professional first point of contact for families, visitors, partner agencies and professionals accessing our services.

We are looking for someone with relevant administrative experience gained within a busy office or customer-facing environment. The successful candidate will be able to manage a varied workload, prioritise competing demands and work effectively as part of a team. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, a positive and friendly approach, and the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people.

The role requires someone who is confident using IT and Microsoft Office applications, has good attention to detail and understands the importance of confidentiality when working within a family support environment. Most importantly, we are looking for someone whose approach reflects the values of Govan HELP and who is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive and respectful environment for children and families.

The Job Description and Person Specification included within this application pack provide further information about the role, responsibilities and skills and experience we are looking for.

We are looking for an organised, dynamic individual to join our team at Fife Carers Centre as a Carers Education Development Worker.

Due to the success of the Dementia Carers Education Programme, we are expanding our offer and looking for someone to design and develop condition-specific education programmes for unpaid carers across Fife, working in partnership with NHS Fife, Fife Health & Social Care Partnership, and third sector colleagues to deliver structured, meaningful learning that makes a real difference to carers' lives.

We are looking for someone with experience of designing and delivering training or education programmes for adults, strong group facilitation skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships across complex partnerships. Digital literacy and the drive to widen access to carers education are also important to us.

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Moira Anderson Foundation (MAF), a values-led charity supporting children, young people and adults of all genders who have been affected by childhood sexual abuse.

We are seeking a warm, compassionate and skilled Client Support Officer to join our team of 23 staff, based in Airdrie. This role involves providing trauma-informed support to children, young people and adults, helping survivors to access the services and support they need.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant qualification or have equivalent experience working with children, young people and/or adults. They will have experience supporting vulnerable individuals, a sound understanding of trauma and its impact, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred support. We recognise the importance of wellbeing when working in a trauma-focused organisation and are committed to creating a supportive, reflective and inclusive working environment.

Hours and Salary

• 35 hours per week (office-based)
• Permanent position
• Salary: £27,963 per annum
• Working hours:
  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9.00am to 5.00pm
  • Wednesday: 11.00am to 7.00pm

Benefits

We are committed to supporting the wellbeing and development of our staff and offer:

• Comprehensive induction and training
• Regular clinical supervision
• Enhanced employer pension contribution following successful completion of probation
• Death in service benefit
• Generous annual leave entitlement

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated and supportive team and make a meaningful difference to the lives of survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Enable Glasgow is a community based charity working with adults with learning disabilities and their carers and families in Glasgow. We are currently recruiting for a full time support worker (37 hours pw) at our Balshagray House Service in the Broomhill area of the city. Balshagray is a supported community in the west end of Glasgow which provides 24-hour support and care to adults with learning disability. The project currently supports 17 people, 13 of whom live the main house, with another 4 living in more independent tenancies close by. We provide 24-hour waking support to service users in the main house, most of whom have relatively complex support needs. The people who are supported by Balshagray have close links with the local community, and the project actively links those living at the unit with a local support network.

We are looking for staff members who share Enable Glasgow’s values in promoting the rights of individuals with learning disabilities to live fulfilling and meaningful lives.

Our frontline support workers are incredible, caring and talented individuals whose skills are invaluable to supporting the well-being of some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

You will share our passion and commitment to our service users and demonstrate empathy and a strong desire to assist individuals to reach their own potential through a person-centred approach. In return you will have the reward and satisfaction of making a real difference to individual lives and will benefit from the excellent terms and conditions Enable Glasgow offers its employees. You will receive regular and comprehensive training to give you the tools to do your job and will be supported by a committed management team who strive to promote and support professional development.

Your role will be in supporting individuals with all aspects of everyday life including maintaining health and wellbeing, and assisting individuals with running and maintaining their home. Experience in residential support work is useful but not essential. The successful applicant should also be willing to work towards an SVQ Level 3 Qualification. Must be available to work on a shift rota basis.

The successful candidate will play a senior and supervisory role in the operation of our Esmond Street Service: a 22 place supported living project for older people with learning disability and/or complex needs. The successful applicant will have experience of support planning and review systems, and will be in a position to work on a shift-rota basis. She/he will have experience in a supported living setting, the ability to work on their own initiative, and have a positive, empowering and flexible approach to the support of people with learning disabilities. The post requires the successful candidate to be involved in the supervision and development of the staff team; including training, developing systems, mentoring and auditing. She/he should also possess an appropriate qualification, or be willing and able to achieve this within an agreed timescale.

We are looking for staff members who share Enable Glasgow’s values in promoting the rights of individuals with learning disabilities to live fulfilling and meaningful lives.

Our frontline support workers are incredible, caring and talented individuals whose skills are invaluable to supporting the well-being of some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

You will share our passion and commitment to our service users and demonstrate empathy and a strong desire to assist individuals to reach their own potential through a person-centred approach. In return you will have the reward and satisfaction of making a real difference to individual lives and will benefit from the excellent terms and conditions Enable Glasgow offers its employees. You will receive regular and comprehensive training to give you the tools to do your job and will be supported by a committed management team who strive to promote and support professional development.

*Please note that although this post is initially temporary, there is scope for extending this to a permanent role.