Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality, respect, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.

At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change.

The post holder will work directly with children and young people with experience of care, in an individual relationship-based advocacy role, and within participation and group activity across our west central region. This unique role requires you to listen to what children and young people with experience of care say and support them to ensure their rights are upheld and their voices are heard in the processes of making decisions about their lives. You will also help facilitate a broad range of participatory and engagement opportunities and create the conditions for collective advocacy.

The right candidate for this post will be brilliant at forming positive relationships with children and young people. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, adaptable to a wide range of contexts. You will enjoy working collaboratively with partners. You will be committed to children’s rights, inclusive working, equal opportunities, and believe that all young people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.

The successful candidate will be joining Who Cares? Scotland and working within the west central locality team at an exciting time, when the voices of those who are in or have experienced care are growing in power, individually and collectively – bringing with them insight, challenge, hope and change. Flexibility will be required given the remit of the role. Some evening and weekend work will be necessary, as will a full driving licence and access to transport.

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Jamie McAnally, our Advocacy and Participation Manager for our West Central team on jmcanally@whocaresscotland.org.

We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of care who meet the criteria for the post.

The organisation exists to prevent homelessness and find routes out of Homelessness into independent living for the people we support every day. Our Values are Support, Integrity, Dignity, and Excellence.

Purpose of the Role

Four Square Homelessness Charity is seeking a dedicated Waking Night Relief Practitioner to join our team, this position plays a crucial role in providing overnight support to individuals experiencing homelessness. The ideal candidate will be vigilant, empathetic, and committed to creating a safe and secure environment for vulnerable women and young people during the night.

Embracing difference, leading change

Join our team in South West! Currently providing support to over 30 autistic people across Lanark, Biggar & Carluke. We encourage and empower individuals to access opportunities that matter to them including accessing work placements, voluntary projects and a variety of social opportunities.

At Scottish Autism we acknowledge the specialist support our staff provide to autistic individuals, therefore those doing support work are known as Autism Practitioners. We continuously improve to ensure all our Autism Practitioners are supported and have the skills to deliver a quality service. This post is a good opportunity for those with a generic support worker experience to specialise.

As an Autism Practitioner, experience of working within social care is desirable but not essential as we are seeking to appoint people who are willing to learn and develop into the role and share our organisational values: Collaboration, Compassion, Change Makers, & Contribution. We will support you to do this by offering an extensive autism specific training programme.

Autism Practitioners work as part of a team to:

• Develop, review and implement personalised support plans for the supported individual,
• Build positive relationships with the supported individual,
• Work in partnership with the supported individual, and their support network,
• Work with stakeholders to ensure the supported individual’s life goals and aspirations are at the centre of their support.

On a day-to-day basis, Autism Practitioners enable supported individuals:

• To take part in their chosen activities, and access local community opportunities,
• To help maintain their tenancies and support them to make the decisions that matter to them.
• To promote independence and active citizenship, community inclusion, support with household chores. Required support may include personal care.

As part of your role, you will be required to undertake shift work, including weekends and evenings, so flexibility towards working hours is key.

We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.

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Scottish Autism offers you:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for our colleagues including:

• 30 days holiday pro rata (which increases with your length of service)
• Sector leading training from day one, including fully funded support to complete your necessary SVQ
• Non-contributory life assurance scheme
• Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)
• Discount platform
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Click here to see more about our organisational benefits

These posts are subject to a PVG Disclosure check. All new employees must have applied to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of starting in post and be registered within 6 months. Scottish Autism cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.

Full UK Driving License Essential

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles.

About Harbour:

Harbour Homes is Leith and north Edinburgh’s biggest social landlord, providing thousands of affordable homes from Portobello to Granton and everywhere in between. We’ve been contributing to the regeneration of local areas since 1975, and it’s our mission to: ‘make a positive impact on people’s lives in Leith and north Edinburgh by providing affordable homes and services and creating brilliant communities.

About the role:

This is a brilliant opportunity to join our Sheltered Housing Team at Harbour.

You will be specifically accountable for ensuring the effective delivery of the following functions:

- Providing a high quality and efficient cleaning service in the communal areas of the sheltered housing developments

- Supporting and delivering tenants’ social activities.

You will be expected to deliver your duties while behaving in line with the Harbour values.

About you:

You must:

- Have at least one year’s experience of cleaning in a similar environment

- Be passionate about delivery of excellent customer service and follows principle of getting it right first time

Disclosure:

You will be required to complete a PVG check with Disclosure Scotland.

Refugee Festival Scotland is a unique community and arts festival dedicated to achieving positive and lasting social change. Co-ordinated by Scottish Refugee Council, the Festival is held across Scotland every June and provides a platform for refugee communities to showcase their skills, talents and cultures and to tell new, more positive stories about integration and diversity in Scotland. In 2026, the Festival will run from 12th – 21st June.

We are looking for a Programming Fellow to join our team and develop a strand of the 2026 Festival. The fellowship is presented as a learning and development opportunity for an emerging producer or curator to gain hands-on experience in festival programming and programming operations. The Fellow will work closely with the Festival team and will be supported to develop and deliver a programme of events.

The Fellow should have a demonstrated interest in the arts and themes of migration, but no previous programming experience is required. As part of the application process, applicants will be asked to provide a short proposal for the event(s) they would like to develop.

We invite applications from all programming specialisms and backgrounds, including music, performing arts, film, poetry, visual arts, heritage and socially engaged practice. Applicants should have lived experience of seeking refugee protection and be living in Scotland at the time of applying. This role will be subject to basic disclosure Scotland.

An information session for applicants will be held online on Monday 26th January, 4-5pm. To attend, register at: Information session: 2026 Programming Fellowship – Monday 26 January, 4-5pm (Zoom)

About us

Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national refugee charity. Every year, we provide direct support and advice to people rebuilding their lives in Scotland, standing up for people’s rights and campaign for a fairer and more humane asylum system and enhanced integration for communities in Scotland.

The vision is for a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. A place where men, women and children are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and can achieve their full potential. Together, we can build a better future with refugees in Scotland. Find out more at scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.

Fellowship benefits package (pro rata)

• 39 days of leave (including public holidays)
• Flexible working options
• Training and development opportunities
• Union recognition
• Fresh fruit, tea & coffee in office
• Enhanced pay benefits
• Counselling & coaching service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care scheme
• Death in service & 24-hour GP service

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

Castlemilk Parish Church are looking for a Children and Families Worker to serve the needs of both the community and the congregation with relevant groups and individuals to enhance the lives of vulnerable people in the community.

With significant experience of working with children and families, the successful candidate will also have experience of project/centre management with strong interpersonal skills to maintain positive relationships. The candidate must be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).

It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

We are looking for someone with the energy and desire to work with children, youth and Families in a Church context. With significant experience in youth work and in particular experience of working with children of primary age, you should have a good understanding of the issues that affect them.

The successful candidate will be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

We are looking for someone to work alongside the Parish Minister in a range of pastoral, congregational and community-related activities. This post is also suitable for that of Parish Deacon (please see additional information under Main Duties, Person Specification and Terms and Conditions for candidates wishing to apply for this post as a Deacon).

The successful candidate will be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).

It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.

About me

I am an experienced PA employer and have been employing my own staff for twelve years. Quite simply my PAs are my enablers as they allow me the freedom, choice and control to live life just like everyone else.

I have Cerebral Palsy, which affects the use of my limbs. I can walk short distances with the aid of my stick and assistance from a PA. However, I generally use a power chair when out and about for mobility purposes.

The post

Your role will be to support me in my employment as a Peer Support and Learning Facilitator for a local voluntary sector organisation, The Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCIL). The successful applicant will assist me with a variety of tasks directly and indirectly related to my job.

Currently I work on a hybrid basis working from the office or other locations on the days where we run our peer support groups and working from home other days. The office is based in Leith in the Norton Park complex. Therefore, you will be supporting me when I am either in the office and or working from home.

Essential criteria

• Must be computer literate and be competent in using Microsoft applications and have good written and oral command of English.
• You also be required to support me when running our peer support groups as instructed.
• A UK driver’s license is essential as you will be required to drive me to and from locations for work. You will be required to drive my motability vehicle, you must be over 25 to do this.
• Prior experience of supporting someone with a disability would be advantageous but not essential.
• You must also be willing to become a member of the PVG scheme.

Personal qualities

I am looking for someone who can be professional, both in my work environment and home, is reliable and enthusiastic. Somebody like-minded with a sense of humour would be desirable.

Hours and rate of pay

The post is for 16 per week, predominantly Tuesday, Wednesday 9.30 – 15.30 and Thursday 9.30 - 14.30 Plus up to an additional 3 hours per week for driving me to and from work between locations for work as required.

Flexibility is required. you may be asked to work additional hours as required by the employer.

The rate of pay is £13.60 per hour

The post will be offered based on the completion of paid trial shift(s); this will be confirmed at interview.

Do you want to join an innovative and collaborative Policy, Information and Communications Team? ASH Scotland is the place to come!

We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to work in our Policy, Information and Communications team directed by its Senior Manager.

The post holder will support ASH Scotland’s public affairs activities influencing elected representatives in Holyrood and Westminster as well as candidates at the 2026 Scottish Parliament election to make the introduction and implementation of strong tobacco control measures and public health improvements a top policy priority.

The postholder will contribute to ASH Scotland’s high profile credible and well-evidenced advocacy work to influence politicians, political parties and government to take actions that are recommended in the charity’s ‘Stubbing out the tobacco and nicotine industry’s harmful products: improving Scotland’s health’ election manifesto.

These include calls to reduce the harms and inequalities caused by tobacco, prevent tobacco industry interference, create health promoting environments by extending smoke-free and aerosol-free environments (SAFE) and tackling the youth vaping epidemic.

Part time (21 hours per week) with six months fixed-term contract

Salary: SJC scale point 30 (£22,144)

Hybrid working pattern/Office-based Thursdays