Be part of our movement for change. We are excited to announce that we are seeking a board of trustees to support Each and Every Child through the next step in its development as a new independent charitable organisation - Each and Every Child SCIO.

Over the past 6 years, Each and Every Child has supported individuals and organisations across Scotland to change how they communicate about care and care experience in order to challenge unhelpful assumptions, stereotypes and mindsets around care and care experience that can further stigma and discrimination. In partnership with FrameWorks UK, we have shared insights into how we can effectively shift public ways of thinking, countering unhelpful and stigmatising mindsets and building support for solutions.

This is our next step. As a new, independent charity we aim to support the use of in-depth framing research and robustly evidenced insights combined with our experience of building relationships, providing advice, facilitating conversations and mobilising action to extend this work to other social issues impacting people’s lives. We will also ensure that our work to shift narratives around care experience continues to strengthen and adapt to new challenges.

We are looking to appoint a hands-on, passionate and values-driven board of trustees to support the leadership of the initiative at this crucial transition. We are also looking to appoint a Chair of the Board, a Treasurer and a Secretary. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a movement of change and support an exciting and ambitious programme of work that looks to change the story on social inequalities, now and into the future.

We are keen to hear from people who can bring new perspectives and experiences, and who are motivated to drive real change to improve the lives of children, young people and families across Scotland. We welcome applications from people of all abilities and backgrounds. These are voluntary positions, with expenses reimbursed.

The knowledge/experience we are seeking for all roles include:

· Lived or living experience of the impact of stigma and inequality on you and/or your family

· Understanding of care experience, trauma and other complex social issues impacting on children, young people and families across Scotland

· Operational experience of supporting children, young people or families, for example in health, social care, education or in the third sector

· Leadership or management experience

· Understanding of narrative change work, including raising awareness of social issues through communications, public affairs or campaigning

· Experience of community development and engagement

· Experience within education or training (with a range of contexts)

You do not need to have experience in all of these areas to apply – we welcome applications from people who have the passion to learn, support and contribute.

The skills and qualities we are seeking include:

· Ability to work effectively as part of a team

· Ability to think strategically across the public and third sectors

· Approachable, open-minded and receptive to change

· Able to consistently attend meetings and make time to read papers in advance

· Understands information such as numerical data in reports and proposals

· Objectively analyses information, in the best interests of the charity, without allowing personal opinions to influence this

· Willing to speak up, ask questions and constructively and positively challenge themselves and others

· Acts collaboratively and supports collective decision making

Chair of the Board

We are seeking a passionate, skilled, supportive and experienced individual to chair the board of trustees at this exciting time for Each and Every Child. The Chair position will provide leadership to our board of trustees and will provide the line-management of the senior members of staff on the board’s behalf. We are looking for someone with confidence, ability and passion to lead a team, manage conflict and make clear decisions.

Treasurer

The Treasurer’s primary role is to assist and advise the board in overseeing the finances even if paid staff deal with much of the day-to-day financial business. Therefore, we are seeking someone with financial experience and an understanding of budgeting, forecasting and accountancy– ideally in the charity sector.

Secretary

The Secretary will provide administrative support to the board. We are seeking someone who is organised, practical and able to use day to day Microsoft packages such as Word and Excel. With a small staff team, the role of Secretary may be left vacant unless considered helpful once meetings are under way.

*We can be flexible around both the location and attendance format to accommodate the needs of our new trustees. Hybrid meetings will be considered for applicants from across Scotland.

The STAR Centre – Rape Crisis Ayrshire is seeking new members for our Board of Directors who will help guide the future direction of the organisation as we move forward into an exciting new phase of our development. While previous Board experience would be welcomed, it is not necessary. What we are looking for is women, aged 18 and over, who are committed to delivering support to survivors of any form of sexual violence, abuse, or sexual exploitation no matter when this has occurred in their lives.

The role of Director of The STAR Centre is unpaid although relevant expenses are covered.

All posts within The STAR Centre – Rape Crisis Ayrshire are open women only in line with the Equality Act (2010), Schedule 9, Part 1 and the ruling of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, For Women Scotland vs The Scottish Ministers (2025).

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for inclusion and improving outcomes for young children with additional support needs and their families?

Early Years Scotland is seeking an ambitious and knowledgeable Service Manager to lead the development, delivery and growth of our Inclusion Services, building on the success of our Creating Caring Connections programme. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and expand innovative services that support children, families and practitioners across Scotland.

Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for Inclusion Services, ensuring high-quality, responsive and impactful support for children with additional support needs and their families. You will develop programmes, build partnerships and champion inclusive practice across the early years sector.

You will also play a key role in supporting practitioners and partner organisations through the design and delivery of specialist professional learning, helping to build confidence, knowledge and capacity to meet the diverse needs of children and families.

Early Years Scotland is a registered charity and Scotland’s leading national specialist organisation dedicated to supporting our youngest children, from pre-birth to age five. With over 50 years of experience, we are committed to improving outcomes for children, supporting families and strengthening the early years workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and delivery of Early Years Scotland’s Inclusion Services.
• Build upon and expand the successful Creating Caring Connections programme, increasing its reach and impact.
• Lead, coach and develop staff teams, providing professional supervision and supporting a culture of reflective practice.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with local authorities, health services, education providers and third-sector organisations.
• Design and delivery specialist professional learning relating to inclusion, neurodiversity, attachment, trauma-informed practice and family support.
• Support early learning and childcare settings and partners to strengthen inclusive practice and improve outcomes for children with additional support needs.
• Manage projects and services, ensuring effective governance, safeguarding, risk management and quality assurance.
• Monitor and evaluate programme impact, using evidence and feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to organisational planning, funding opportunities and service development.
• Represent Early Years Scotland locally and nationally, acting as a champion for inclusion and children’s rights.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience leading services, projects or programmes supporting children and families.
• Significant experience supporting children with additional support needs and their families.
• Experience managing, coaching and developing staff teams.
• Experience working effectively within multi-agency partnerships.
• Knowledge and understanding of neurodiversity and inclusive practice.
• Experience developing and delivering training, professional learning or workforce development programmes.
• Strong understanding of GIRFEC, The Promise, UNCRC, Additional Support for Learning legislation and early years policy.
• Experience monitoring and evaluating outcomes and using evidence to inform service improvement.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills.

Qualifications

Applicants should hold a relevant degree level qualification in an area such as:

• Childhood Practice/Studies
• Education
• Social Work
• Psychology
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Community Education
• Nursing or Allied Health Profession

In addition, applicants should be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge or training in additional support needs through qualifications or professional development such as:

• Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Autism
• Autism Practice Qualification
• Additional Support Needs qualification
• Inclusive Education qualification
• Attachment and Trauma-Informed Practice training
• Neurodevelopmental Conditions training
• Positive Behaviour Support qualifications
• Other relevant specialist inclusion qualifications

What Early Years Scotland Will Offer

• Competitive salary and generous annual leave.
• Family-friendly policies that support work-life balance.
• 5% employer pension contribution after three months.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing professional learning and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to shape and grow a nationally recognised inclusion programme.
• A supportive, collaborative team culture where your contribution is valued.
• Hybrid working options following successful probation.

Join our team as a Specialist Harm Reduction Worker in Fife on a permanent basis.

Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people’s lives? Our team in Fife is looking for a Specialist Harm Reduction Worker to join them in providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are enthusiastic, creative and passionate about helping others, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Specialist Harm Reduction Worker, we offer a starting salary of £26,250 per annum. The salary for this role is on an incremental scale and will rise each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £30,900 per annum. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk.

This is a full time, permanent position. This role will involve occasional evenings and weekend working.

Our Specialist Harm Reduction Workers play a vital role in supporting clients, providing information and advice in relation to reducing drug and alcohol related harm, including promoting safer drug use practices; working with individuals most at risk.

In this role you will provide harm reduction interventions, structured one to one work, outreach harm reduction and multi agency liaison with our partners. You will play a key role in the development of Harm Minimisation interventions in a community setting.

This is a frontline role at WithYou, where you will provide continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, key work responsibilities, and intervention delivery. You will manage an active caseload, connecting quickly with clients and ensuring they’re always treated with respect and dignity.

As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. WithYou is all about working with our clients to find the right path for them to get to where they want to be, and you will be joining an amazing team of people who go the extra mile to make that happen. Working within one of our services is always busy, sometimes challenging, but always rewarding.

About the role

Join our team as a Specialist Harm Reduction Worker in Fife on a fixed term basis.

Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people’s lives? Our team in Fife is looking for a Specialist Harm Reduction Worker to join them in providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are enthusiastic, creative and passionate about helping others, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Specialist Harm Reduction Worker, we offer a starting salary of £26,250 per annum. The salary for this role is on an incremental scale and will rise each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £30,900 per annum. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk.

This role is part time working 18 hours week and fixed term for 12 months from the start date. This role will involve occasional evenings and weekend working.

Please refer to the linked job description to support your application.

Our Specialist Harm Reduction Workers play a vital role in supporting clients, providing information and advice in relation to reducing drug and alcohol related harm, including promoting safer drug use practices; working with individuals most at risk.

In this role you will provide harm reduction interventions, structured one to one work, outreach harm reduction and multi agency liaison with our partners. You will play a key role in the development of Harm Minimisation interventions in a community setting.

This is a frontline role at WithYou, where you will provide continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, key work responsibilities, and intervention delivery. You will manage an active caseload, connecting quickly with clients and ensuring they’re always treated with respect and dignity.

As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. WithYou is all about working with our clients to find the right path for them to get to where they want to be, and you will be joining an amazing team of people who go the extra mile to make that happen. Working within one of our services is always busy, sometimes challenging, but always rewarding.

In this role, you’ll:

• Deliver integrated marketing campaigns that amplify the voices of children and families and inspire positive change.

• Lead the creation and promotion of co-produced content including films, animations, stories, social media content and publications.

• Build trusted relationships with children, young people and families, ensuring their experiences shape our communications and campaigns.

• Manage and grow Children First's digital presence through website, email and social media channels, using insight and analytics to improve engagement.

• Champion the Children First brand, ensuring all content is accessible, inclusive, ethical and consistent across channels.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns and developing compelling content for a range of audiences.

• Experience working collaboratively with children, young people, families or communities to co-produce content and campaigns.

• Strong copywriting, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.

• Experience using digital marketing tools including CMS platforms, email marketing systems, video editing and design software.

• A commitment to children's rights, participation and inclusion, alongside a passion for improving outcomes for children and families.

What we offer:

• A workplace with values of with love, with purpose and with strength

• 40 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays

• Pension scheme and wellbeing support

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• Access to Westfield Health, giving colleagues and their families confidential counselling support, wellbeing resources, and access to health and lifestyle benefits to support physical and mental wellbeing.

• Blue Light card discount

• A Fair Work accredited workplace

Our Values

Living our values, you will help create a workplace where our people can thrive, ensuring we deliver the best possible support to children and families.

With love, we put children first.

With purpose, we transform lives together.

With strength, we do whatever it takes to protect Scotland’s children.

About Change Mental Health

Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With over 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mental health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has the right to be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life.

About the Project/Service

The Finance team is a small, friendly team led by the Director of Finance, working alongside a Head of Finance and Finance Assistant. We provide the financial processing, payroll, reporting and insight that enables our services across Scotland to deliver high-quality support to the people we work with. This is an exciting time to join us: we use Xero and are actively reviewing and strengthening our finance systems, processes and reporting, so you will have the opportunity to shape how the team works and to grow with it.

Purpose of the Role

The Finance Officer plays a central role in the day-to-day running of the finance function. You will be responsible for month-end journals, payroll and pension processing, the sales ledger and the accounting for our trading subsidiary, and you will support the Director of Finance with budgets, management accounts, the annual audit and grant reporting. We are looking for an experienced and proactive finance professional who takes ownership of their work, enjoys improving processes, and has the ambition to develop and take on greater responsibility as the team evolves.

Join us as a Recovery Worker in Oban.

As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us on our website.

We are looking for a Recovery Worker to support the development of our service in Oban, Lorn and across the Small Isles. Ideally you will be able to travel across the area, as well as offering support from our base in Oban.

As a Recovery Worker you will be comfortable supporting people affected by substance use issues, and their families, to make change using evidence-based approaches. You will work with a range of local partners to ensure people can access support to improve their health and wellbeing. You will be confident using a range of approaches to offer support, including remote ways of working, such as phone and virtual appointments.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to individuals and families. You’ll be a vital part of a compassionate, frontline team dedicated to reducing harm and promoting positive change for individuals impacted by drug and alcohol use. Our support is for those aged 18 and over and we work alongside NHS and third-sector partners.

Our wider team covers all of Argyll and Bute through an outreach delivery model. You will manage a caseload of individuals and family members. While you’ll work with independence, you’re never alone - you will be backed by a solid team, with guidance from management and training and development. Our service is highly regarded by those we support, with client feedback consistently highlighting the quality of care and the values-driven dedication of our staff

An SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare is preferred for this position; however, we will consider candidates with relevant experience and a strong willingness to obtain it. A driving license and access to a vehicle is an essential requirement for this role.

Please use the job description to support your application.

We are looking for a Substance Use Nurse to join our service in South Ayrshire.

Our team in South Ayrshire is recruiting for an experienced Substance Use Nurse, to join them in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse service user group. If you are an enthusiastic and creative registered nurse, passionate about changing people’s lives for the better, we’d love to hear from you.

We need your passion and dedication to help us change the lives of the people we support. You will be part of a dynamic team who will value your input and ideas. Our clients will benefit from your clinical skill set, experience and knowledge as you empower them to overcome their personal challenges. We truly believe that education is a powerful tool, we are continuously learning how our clients want to be supported and reflecting on ways to improve our services.

This is an extremely rewarding role, one from which you will have the opportunity to be part of a patient's journey from end to end. We are certain this role will remind you of why you chose nursing as a career pathway. As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us on our website.

Job Description

As our Substance Use Nurse, you will provide a range of health and wellbeing and harm reduction interventions to service users in accordance with the agreed model of service delivery. You will deliver high standards of nursing care to those affected by substance use and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

You will be an advocate for our patients, working closely with them to identify the physical, psychological, spiritual and social support they need. You will work flexibly providing a high standard of nursing care in a variety of settings, promoting the health and well-being of service users whilst maintaining a safe, caring and therapeutic environment.

You will participate as an active member of the nursing and multi-disciplinary teams, accountable for your practice, and work in partnership with other health care professionals, psycho-social case managers, patients and others in the delivery of care. You will support the delivery of specific healthcare clinics or groups, designed to support and educate clients, providing them with practical tools to overcome life’s challenges, this will include pre-session planning and post-session evaluation.

Please use the job description to support your application.

Additional Information

The role may occasionally require flexible working hours - this would consist of approximately 2 hours of late-night work every few months and around 3 hours of Saturday working once per year.

Please note a driving license and access to a vehicle is required for this role.

Please note that you must have current NMC registration as a Mental Health Nurse to be considered for this position.

Are you experienced in building community power and supporting communities to get active through walking and cycling schemes?

Are you passionate about tackling air pollution, supporting families to choose active travel, and raising the voices of communities most affected by climate change but least often heard? If so, we would love to hear from you!

We are particularly keen to hear from people who experience marginalisation and minoritisation or who are often excluded from decision-making processes. For example, people of colour; people from working-class backgrounds; people from LGBTQ+ and migrant communities; care-experienced young people and people with disabilities.

About us

Parents for Future Scotland began as a grassroots group of parents seeking to make climate action the norm among all parents in Scotland. We became a registered charity in 2024 and are now a small, self-employed team with a growing network of activists.

We seek to make climate action the norm among all parents in Scotland. We are growing our influence and reach across the country, supporting parents and communities to take action on climate change and work towards a climate-safe future for every child.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, community-focused Coordinator to support schools and families across Edinburgh to improve air quality and increase walking, wheeling and cycling to school.

Working with schools, parents, community partners and the Air Pollution Manager, you will help establish and develop walking buses, bike buses and other active travel initiatives. You will support parents and community members to develop the skills and confidence to lead their own initiatives, helping create lasting change within school communities.

This is a hands-on role involving relationship-building, community organising, volunteer development, training and practical support for active travel schemes and air pollution workshops. You will also help schools develop sustainable approaches to active travel, encourage peer-to-peer learning and contribute to the wider aims of Parents for Future Scotland.

Key responsibilities

• Set clear expectations with schools about their commitments and what they need to deliver to participate in the clean air project.
• Establish strong relationships with key school staff and maintain regular contact to support project delivery and promotion.
• Support the establishment and development of walking buses and bike buses across participating schools.
• Assist with route planning, risk assessments and volunteer coordination.
• Attend and support bike and walking buses on the mornings they operate until they are fully established and self-sustaining.
• Promote safe cycling practices and active travel behaviours within school communities.
• Identify potential community “leads” who can galvanise groups and take ownership of walking and bike buses. Build relationships with these individuals and identify development opportunities alongside the Air Pollution Manager.
• Run training sessions for parents on topics such as starting a walking or bike bus, facilitating an air pollution workshop and developing community organising skills.
• Build a pool of volunteers able to deliver air pollution workshops in schools by training volunteers in workshop facilitation and workshop content, and arranging sessions with participating schools.
• Support the delivery of parent-to-parent air pollution workshops within schools.
• Promote Parents for Future Scotland among parents and support community members to become involved in the organisation.
• Facilitate peer-to-peer support and knowledge-sharing between schemes across different schools.
• Work closely with the Air Pollution Manager to develop and implement an effective project strategy.
• Liaise with cycling organisations, local authorities and community partners.
• Collect monitoring and evaluation data throughout the project.
• Post regularly on our social media channels and actively participate in our WhatsApp community.
• Contribute to wider discussions on active travel, climate action and public health.

Skills and experience

Essential

• You must be able to competently ride a bike.
• Be a qualified Cycle Ride Leader and First Aid trained, or be willing to undertake these qualifications. Appropriate training will be provided for those who do not currently hold them.
• You will be an ambassador for Parents for Future Scotland on the ground. It is vital that you feel inspired by our vision, mission and aims, and have a proven ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Experience of delivering and managing community projects.
• Proven ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
• Proven experience of building strong relationships with partner organisations, communities facing additional barriers and local councils.
• Proven experience of building the skills, confidence and capacity of communities.
• Experience of devising and facilitating workshops, meetings and community discussions.
• Experience of monitoring and evaluation, data collection and report writing.
• An understanding of active travel, public health, environmental issues or behaviour change.
• An understanding of social justice perspectives and the systems that cause climate breakdown.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working on sustainability and/or active travel-related community projects or initiatives.
• Experience of working with schools, parents, volunteers or community groups to develop and sustain local initiatives.

What we offer

• A self-employed contract for 4 days per week during school term time, running from 1 December 2026 until 30 June 2027.
• A day rate of £150 per day. The total contract value will depend on the number of agreed working days available during the contract period.
• A flexible working environment, with working arrangements planned around the needs of participating schools and the wider project.
• The opportunity to work from home when not delivering activities in schools or meeting partners and community members.
• The opportunity to help shape and develop our work in Edinburgh and support long-term, community-led change.
• The opportunity to work collaboratively with the wider Parents for Future Scotland team, with support from the Air Pollution Manager.

The role requires availability for at least three school commute mornings per week during term time (Monday–Friday).

There may be occasions when additional mornings are required, depending on project needs. Specific mornings will be agreed with the successful candidate and planned around the needs of participating schools and the wider project.

As this is a locally focused, hands-on role, applicants should live in or near Edinburgh and be able to travel to participating schools and community activities.