Please be aware we are looking to recruit two individuals, ideally we would like one to be based in the north and one in the south of Highland but this is not as important as getting the right person.

Purpose:

The Development Officers will have a key role in supporting local organisations working with volunteers. Their particular role will focus on one to one support for organisations, volunteer managers and where necessary custom volunteering roles for those requiring support into volunteering. They will also gather intelligence on volunteering, promote and develop the conversation around volunteering in communities.

About Sycamore Red Squirrel

Red Squirrel is our newest residential house for children who are unable to live with their own families. Aberlour is Being Brave for these children, fulfilling The Promise to provide a safe, loving home for the three children who live in the house, enabling them, over time, to reach their full potential. We do not seek to provide a quick fix for the children but to secure transformational change which secures real results and gives our team a really rewarding job experience.

What we are looking for…

We are looking for an exceptional group of relief workers to provide ad hoc cover when staff are on holiday or are off sick. This work is offered on a casual, hourly paid basis. Relief Workers are a vital part of our team, helping to ensure that full cover is available throughout the year and ensuring that our Residential Workers get the essential breaks they need to recharge their batteries and come back to work refreshed and ready to provide the best possible support to the young people.

In return for taking on this essential role, you will work alongside a dedicated, supportive staff team and be offered valuable training and development opportunities. Of course, if you are a good match for the role there will be the opportunity for you to apply for a substantive role when available.

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 click here

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.

If you have any queries please e-mail: jobs@aberlour.org.uk. If you would like to discuss any aspect of the job, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlyn Ross (House Manager) on 07919192605

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.

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About Sycamore Red Squirrel

Red Squirrel is our newest residential house for children who are unable to live with their own families. Aberlour is Being Brave for these children, fulfilling The Promise to provide a safe, loving home for the children who live in the house, enabling them, over time, to reach their full potential. We do not seek to provide a quick fix for the children but to secure transformational change which secures real results and gives our team a really rewarding job experience.

What we are looking for....

We are looking for individuals who can integrate seamlessly into our existing team, working alongside it and relief adults to support excellent service delivery. We are looking for a Residential Worker to work 37.5 hours per week on a residential rota including early, late, waken nights, sleepovers and weekend shifts. You will have a knowledge and understanding of the importance of attachment, trauma and how this can impact on an individual’s development. At times our children express their distress through their behaviour and the role can be emotionally and physically challenging; we are therefore looking for someone who is resilient, understands that behaviour is a means of communication and is trauma responsive.

You will be skilled in building therapeutic relationships with the children, young people and young adults to enable them to feel safe, loved and cared for.

You must have the ability to quickly build your relationships with the adults within the house. The nature of the role is such that you could be working to cover a shift or longer periods as required, including days and wakened nightshifts and you may also be supporting young people to attend school or participate in other learning programmes. You must therefore be able to quickly adapt to the working environment within each house.

You will be comfortable with working within Aberlour’s culture embracing respect, integrity, innovation and the ability to challenge. Demonstration of these qualities will be particularly important in this role given that you will be dipping in and out of the different teams. You must be able to be an exceptional role model for other staff and the young person.

Undertaking the role of Residential Worker will afford you the opportunity to develop and build on a range of transferrable skills which are valued in a range of employment. You will be able to demonstrate excellent flexibility and adaptability with exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to work with different teams and different children, young people and young adults living within our Sycamore Houses.

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.

Veterans Chaplaincy Scotland (VCS) was formed as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) in February 2023 (SC052358) but had operated for a number of years under the Workplace Chaplaincy Charity (which is now discontinued).

VCS exists to promote, develop and manage the pastoral and spiritual support to military veterans and their families across Scotland, and to train, support and develop both lay and ordained people to engage in chaplaincy through Veterans Chaplaincy Scotland.

VCS is developing its reach across Scotland and employs a small number of staff and retains volunteer Chaplains to deliver its core services across Scotland. It is at a crucial stage of its development and the Board of Trustees are seeking to appoint a National Director for the Charity who will provide high-level leadership to help shape and strengthen the future of chaplaincy provision. The individual will drive vision, influence, and long-term planning, ensuring the charity is well-positioned to support its chaplains and those they serve. This is a non-operational role for provision of chaplaincy, but the postholder will complement the day-to-day leadership provided by the Head of Chaplaincy Operations.

The initial appointment will be Part Time for around 14 hours per week but rising to Full Time of 36 hours per week depending on funding being generated. The closing date for applications is Friday 15th August 2025, and it is planned that interviews will take place in September. The appointment is subject to a four-month probationary period and to suitable references and pre-employment checks. We envisage the role starting as soon as possible once a suitable candidate is recruited.

The Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre provides emergency accommodation and support to anyone who would otherwise be rough sleeping in Edinburgh. We are looking for Project Workers:

Twilight Shift Project Worker (6pm-12am)

Twilight Short Project Worker (7:45pm-12pm)

The Welcome Centre opens in October 2025 and closes in April 2026.

The role involves working up to 6 hour twilight shifts, and responsibilities include:

• Working alongside partner agencies to build support plans for individuals who are staying at the centre to help move guests on to more long-term accommodation
• Providing advice and information to guests, particularly on housing issues
• Ensuring premises are prepared for the reception of guests, monitoring admissions, signing in new guests
• Supervising guest areas and ensuring that there is order and cleanliness
• Conducting welfare checks

We are looking for candidates with the following knowledge, skills and experience:

• Experience working with vulnerable and homeless people
• An understanding of mental health and addiction issues
• Ability to deal appropriately with challenging behaviour
• An SVQ level 3 in Care/Promoting Independence or equivalent is desirable
• Administrative skills and experience in the use of Microsoft Office packages, especially Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to respond to a changing environment
• Ability to maintain clear & accurate records

The post is for 32 weeks beginning on Monday, 22 September 2025, with a training week (weekdays, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm). The project commences on Wednesday, 01 October 2025, and ends on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.

Successful applicants for this post will require membership in the PVG scheme.

As Bethany is a Christian organisation this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with Equality Act 2010. Applicants should have and be able to evidence an active Christian faith and commitment.

The Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre provides emergency accommodation with support to anyone who would otherwise be rough sleeping in Edinburgh. It will re-open in October 2025 and close in April 2026.

We are looking for a Senior Team Leader who will assist the Project Manager in the organisation and running of the Welcome Centre, maintaining the Welcome Centre as a safe environment for guests and will be a hands-on support for the team in all aspects of the service. The Senior Team Leader play an active role in monitoring of RRWC systems and spreadsheets, with a goal of supporting guests on to positive follow-on accommodation.

We are looking for candidates with the following knowledge, skills and experience:

• Experience working with vulnerable and homeless people
• An understanding of mental health and addiction issues
• Ability to deal appropriately with challenging behaviour
• An SVQ level 3 in Care/Promoting Independence or equivalent is desirable
• Administrative skills and experience in the use of Microsoft Office packages, especially Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to respond to a changing environment
• Ability to maintain clear & accurate records

The post is for 32 weeks beginning on Monday, 15 September 2025, with a training week (weekdays, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm). The project commences on Wednesday, 01 October 2025, and ends on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.

Successful applicants for this post will require membership in the PVG scheme.

As Bethany is a Christian organisation, this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with Equality Act 2010. Applicants should have and be able to evidence an active Christian faith and commitment.

The Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre provides emergency accommodation with support to anyone who would otherwise be rough sleeping in Edinburgh. It will re-open in October 2025 and close in April 2026, and we are looking for Project Workers to cover a variety of shifts:

Day Shift Team Leader – 7:45 am to 8:00 pm (up to 39.375 hours per week)

Night Shift Team Leader – 7:45 pm to 8:00 am (up to 39.375 hours per week)

The Dayshift Team Leader role involves working 12-hour day shifts (seven on/seven off), overseeing volunteers and liaising with other agencies to identify suitable accommodations for each individual to move on to.

The Night Shift Team Leader role involves working continuous night shifts (seven nights on/seven nights off), overseeing volunteers and liaising with other support services.

Both Team Leaders will work closely with the Welcome Centre leadership team, with guests and volunteers. Good communication skills, along with problem-solving and decision-making, are essential.

The post is for 32 weeks beginning on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, with a training week (weekdays, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm). The project commences on Wednesday, 01 October 2025, and ends on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.

Successful applicants for this post will require membership in the PVG scheme.

As Bethany is a Christian organisation, this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with Equality Act 2010. Applicants should have and be able to evidence an active Christian faith and commitment.

The Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre provides emergency accommodation with support to anyone who would otherwise be rough sleeping in Edinburgh. We are looking for Project Workers to join the Welcome Centre:

Day Shift Project Workers (7.45am till 8pm, up to 39.375hrs a week)

Night Shift Project Workers (7.45pm till 8am, up to 39.375hrs a week)

The Day Shift Project Worker role involves working 12-hour day shifts (usually seven on/seven off). You will work alongside partner agencies to build support plans for individuals who are staying at the Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre, to help move guests on to more suitable long-term accommodation.

The Night Shift Project Worker role involves working 12-hour night shifts (usually seven on/seven off). You will take directions from the night shift team leader who will distribute tasks throughout the night. These can include supporting volunteers as they serve hot meals to guests in the dining area, watching over the entrance to the Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre, looking after reception, answering guest’s questions and keeping paperwork updated.

The post is for 32 weeks beginning on Monday, 22 September 2025, with a training week (weekdays, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm). The project commences on Wednesday, 01 October 2025, and ends on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.

We are looking for candidates with the following knowledge, skills and experience:

• Experience in working with the vulnerable
• An understanding of mental health and addiction issues
• Ability to deal appropriately with challenging behaviour
• An SVQ level 3 in Care/Promoting Independence or equivalent is desirable
• Administrative skills and experience in the use of Microsoft Office packages, especially Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to respond to a changing environment
• Ability to maintain clear & accurate records
• Successful applicants for this post will require membership in the PVG scheme.

As Bethany is a Christian organisation this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with Equality Act 2010. Applicants should have and be able to evidence an active Christian faith and commitment.

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

As Driver within our Renfrewshire services, you will be responsible for transporting people to and from our Day Care service via minibus. This role may involve a number of journeys throughout the day within the local area, picking up and dropping off attendees back to their homes.

This role may require a degree of moving and assisting support to help support attendees enter and exit the bus safely.

A critical element of the role includes the responsibility for ensuring the vehicle is in a clean and safe condition, including the completion of regular safety and quality checks.

What you’ll have

The successful candidate will be required to provide a supportive experience during the travel to an Alzheimer Scotland activity. It is essential that the Driver has good communication skills and a caring approach to ensure a welcoming and inclusive approach as a first point of contact with the charity. Experience of working with people living with dementia would be an advantage.

Applicants must have a full and valid driving license with D1 category.

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.

A fantastic opportunity to work in a national service across Scottish sport

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to help shape and deliver a national service that supports Scottish Governing Bodies of Sport (SGBs) to manage wellbeing and protection concerns regarding adult and child participants of sport with confidence and care, ensuring safer experiences for everyone involved in sport. The service has been developed through a strategic partnership between Children First, sportscotland, and SGBs across Scotland.

We’re now looking for a motivated and compassionate individual to join our team and support the delivery of this important new service. As a Project Worker, you’ll work closely with Scottish Governing Bodies of Sport (SGBs) to:

• support their management of wellbeing and protection concerns, and any subsequent investigations and disciplinary hearings effectively, in a timely and appropriate manner.
• build the knowledge, skills, and confidence of SGB staff and volunteers through training, mentoring and directed learning.
• facilitate the development of resources including practice guidance, tools and templates that support SGBs’ case management of wellbeing and protection concerns.

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you share our ambition, alongside sportscotland and SGBs to make sport safer for everyone. We’re looking for someone who:

• believes in the positive value of sport and is committed to making it a safe place for everyone.
• empowers people, staff and volunteers, through successes and challenges.
• is resilient, skilled, and knowledgeable about wellbeing and protection.
• builds strong relationships and works collaboratively with partners.
• is passionate about human rights and anti-discriminatory practice.
• brings relevant experience from sectors like HR and Social Care, where supporting people, managing sensitive issues, and upholding safe and fair processes are central to the role.
• has strong organisational skills and an ability to respond to complex and changing situations.
• assesses situations and provides clear advice.
• is determined and motivated in contributing towards building and delivering a new service to meet identified needs.

Above all else, the most important thing is that you are someone who will do the right thing for children, young people, and adults in sport at every turn.

If you have the above and possess a professional qualification and/or relevant experience from an appropriate sector, such as social work, law, human resources, sports governance, or volunteer management, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Base

You’ll have flexibility in where you work, with the ability to have a mix of working from home and time spent in our offices or with partners, depending on the needs of the role and as agreed with your line manager.

Salary, Conditions, Pension

We will offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (40 days inclusive of 9 public holidays, pro rata), flexible working opportunities, and a contributory pension scheme. You’ll also have access to a range of additional benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support, optional membership of a credit union, a Blue Light Card, and a cash-back health plan.

Hours

We are seeking applications from suitable individuals who wish to work full (35hrs/week) or part time and anticipate recruiting 2 individuals to complement the existing staff team. Please state on your application whether you are seeking full or part time work or a flexible.

These posts are funded initially until June 2027.