Are you looking for a new HR role in an organisation that makes a real difference? Changeworks is looking for an enthusiastic HR professional to join our People Team on a part time basis (17.5 hours per week, with flexibility on how these hours are worked). As a key part of our supportive and values driven team, you’ll bring foundational HR experience — ideally with some exposure to early stage employee relations such as initial absence advice, supporting first stage investigations or disciplinaries, and responding to straightforward people queries from managers and colleagues.

This is a great next step if you’ve begun your HR career in an administrative or coordination role and are ready to grow your professional practice. You’ll be joining us at an exciting time as Changeworks scales up its impact, playing your part in creating a positive, fair and engaging employee experience across the organisation.

About us

Changeworks is a great place to work. We hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation (something only a few organisations in Scotland have), and we were nominated for employer of the year by the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce this year. Our staff overwhelmingly would recommend us as an employer too.

The Climate Emergency has resulted in ambitious national targets to reduce carbon emissions from the built environment and reduce rates of fuel poverty. This has driven a significant increase in the number of pilot and large-scale interventions delivered by Changeworks and external organisations in this area. These include area-based domestic energy efficiency retrofit and decarbonisation projects and programmes.

We are a growing organisation, and this role is crucial to the delivery of our ambitious objectives. We want to decarbonise homes in Scotland on a massive scale, and that needs talented individuals like you to help us deliver on our objectives. You’ll receive full training plus coaching and mentoring.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including flexible working, bike to work scheme, an excellent pension scheme and 26 days paid holiday plus 9 public holidays per year.

Keen to find a part-time role and an opportunity to develop your skills? Changeworks is looking for someone part time (17.5 hours a week) with strong numerical accuracy and good financial acumen to help keep our payroll and benefits running smoothly.

The HR Officer (Payroll and Benefits) will support monthly payroll changes, maintain accurate records, and assist with benefits like pensions, cycle to work and wellbeing schemes. Clear communication, attention to detail, and confidence with spreadsheets are essential. Ideal for someone with a basic foundation in payroll who wants to grow their knowledge and experience.

About us

Changeworks is a great place to work. We hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation (something only a few organisations in Scotland have), and we were nominated for employer of the year by the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce this year. Our staff overwhelmingly would recommend us as an employer too.

The Climate Emergency has resulted in ambitious national targets to reduce carbon emissions from the built environment and reduce rates of fuel poverty. This has driven a significant increase in the number of pilot and large-scale interventions delivered by Changeworks and external organisations in this area. These include area-based domestic energy efficiency retrofit and decarbonisation projects and programmes.

We are a growing organisation, and this role is crucial to the delivery of our ambitious objectives. We want to decarbonise homes in Scotland on a massive scale, and that needs talented individuals like you to help us deliver on our objectives. You’ll receive full training plus coaching and mentoring.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including flexible working, bike to work scheme, an excellent pension scheme and 26 days paid holiday plus 9 public holidays per year.

VOCAL is the Voice of Carers across Lothian, a Scottish charity run by carers and for carers since 1994. We are looking for an Administrator to join the team at our busy Carers’ Hub in Edinburgh.

As an integral member of VOCAL’s small administrative team, the postholder will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of services across the organisation, including Carer Support, Counselling, Wee Breaks, Carer Training, and other key areas of service delivery.

The postholder will be based in our busy reception, greeting carers and visitors with a positive, helpful attitude, and working closely with staff and volunteers to maintain a supportive and professional atmosphere.

In addition to reception duties and administrative support, the postholder will assist with data recording within VOCAL’s client data management system.

This is a varied and rewarding role that requires excellent communication and administrative skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to supporting both carers and colleagues across VOCAL’s services.

Applicants will have experience in a comparable position and be able to evidence their administration and IT skills as well as data entry experience.

To engage with and develop links with young people and families who are on the fringe of the church and welcome them into the church family of Paisley St George’s supporting and encouraging them by building positive and trusting relationships. Further to strengthen existing links with the members of our youth organisations and their families.

Main Duties

• To work with the kirk session of Paisley St George’s Parish Church to build on existing relationships with our current youth and children’s organisations to determine and explore additional ministry opportunities.
• In conjunction with the kirk session, develop a strategy for outreach to families in the parish and produce an annual development plan.
• Work alongside the minister in mission and ministries relating to youth and families.
• Recruit, develop and encourage a team of volunteers to support the work.
• Work with individuals and families across our Church and Community and implement and evaluate a suitable programme of initiatives.
• Develop further partnerships with local schools and in the wider community.
• Participate fully in our worshipping community, with specific focus on youth and families.
• Regular attendance at worship is encouraged and expected.

The successful candidate will have:

• Vision for the development of a young people/family ministry.
• An understanding of the issues affecting children, families and younger adults in the local community.
• Experience in young people/family work, either voluntary or in paid employment, and in creating, delivering and evaluating programmes for them.
• A commitment to the wellbeing of children and young people and to support them.
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team

The successful candidate will have the following attributes/skills:

• Good Interpersonal skills,
• Active listening skills,
• Enthusiasm and drive,
• commitment,
• integrity,
• reliability,
• compassion.

It is also desirable, however not essential that you have:

• Experience of working in a faith context and/or within the third/voluntary sector.
• Knowledge and understanding of the congregational life of the Church of Scotland.

This job description is indicative of the nature and responsibilities associated with the role. It is not exhaustive. The job holder will be required to undertake other appropriate duties relating to the position as the role evolves over time.

Responsible to: Session Clerk.

Terms and Conditions

• The post has been funded through the Church of Scotland’s Seeds for Growth programme for a period of 3 years from date of appointment. While this is a fixed term post, there may be the potential for extension beyond this period.
• The post is based in office space at Paisley St George’s Church although much of the time will be spent in the community and parish.
• The nature of the role means that the postholder is required to be a practicing Christian with a live church connection. (This is a genuine occupational requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).
• There are five weeks paid leave (187.5 hours) in each full holiday year which runs from 1 January to 31 December. Entitlement is based on full weeks worked. There are also nine statutory holidays. Entitlement increases after five years’ service to six weeks (225 hours) annual paid leave.
• Travel expenses by public transport or by use of own car (if appropriate) at rates agreed by the employer are payable and reviewed annually.
• Membership of Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme will be required.
• 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.
• In order to comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, the successful applicant will be asked to provide document(s) confirming their eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, therefore it is essential that you have the right to work in the UK before you apply to work with us. Proof of eligibility will be sought, where appropriate, if you’re invited for interview.

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Support Worker to join our dynamic and creative Recovery team in South Lanarkshire. Being a Senior Support Worker is a role where you can make everyday matter. If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a tangible difference, and enjoy a varied and active post, this role is for you.

The postholder, will work closely with and support their colleagues. They will primarily support Beacons support workers to provide a range of support interventions opportunities and activities, including 1-1 sessions with participants, encouraging their use of an Asset Based Approach in their practice and ensuring a person-centred approach is utilised. The postholder will act as the primary contact between the Project Manager and Recovery Team, ensuring open communication and team cohesion. Work closely with other Seniors. They will assist, support and encourage team members as needed, be their ‘go-to’ person.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for an experienced Senior Support Worker, who have held a similar role with relevant qualifications and experience. If you have experience and are passionate about people, then we want to hear from you.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a driving licence and access to a car
• Be experienced and be able to demonstrate working effectively in a similar support role.
• The ability to build trust based effective, relationships, both internally and externally.
• Have a proactive and dynamic personal style, with flexibility in style and approach.

In return we offer

• Competitive salary rates
• Annual leave: 34 days, increasing 1 day each year to a max of 42days.
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme.
• Working in a supportive environment
• Training & Development Opportunities
• Working for a well-established small organisation with person centred values at the core.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a project at an exciting time of growth and development. Liber8 has operated in Lanarkshire for 20 years; our mission is to improve the health, mental health, wellbeing and the quality of people's lives, with a particular regard to reducing the negative impact of alcohol and substance use on the individual, families and communities. We work hard to uphold our core values of Passion, Respect, Healing, Compassion, Caring and Recovery.

Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.

Liber8 are seeking to appoint a person with a compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help others- we believe our work is about people helping people. If this is, you then this could be the post you have been looking for.

We are seeking to recruit a Development Worker to join our Beacons team to support the ongoing successful Recovery Orientated System of Care (ROSC) which underpins the successful Beacons Initiative. Knowledge, understanding and experience of working with people who are experiencing complex social and emotional circumstances including alcohol/drug use or mental health difficulties is required.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have some or all of the following: an SVQ Level 3 qualification in Social Services and Health Care (or an equivalent qualification) and experience of holding a similar development position in this field of work or similar.

The Beacons Initiative is four Recovery focused venues in the four localities of South Lanarkshire, Hamilton/Blantyre: Cambuslang/Rutherglen: Clydesdale / Lanark and East Kilbride. The Development Worker will aim to connect Beacons participants with a wide range of community assets, services, and opportunities.

By building strong links with local organisations, groups, and resources, the role helps participants access meaningful opportunities, reduce isolation, and make the best use of community strengths to support recovery, wellbeing, and long-term positive outcomes.

The Beacons provide a range of recovery focused activities and opportunities to individuals and families in recovery from alcohol and substance use issues in South Lanarkshire. The Beacons also offer a range of training opportunities for people with lived experience

This role will be an opportunity to bring new energy and ideas to a position that has grown to be very successful

Organisation

Liber8 has operated in Lanarkshire for 20 years; our mission is to improve the health, wellbeing and the quality of people's lives, with a particular regard to reducing the negative impact of alcohol and substance use on the individual, families and communities.

Our guiding principles, that we believe are essential, are based on the enduring fundamentals of service provision and the ethos held within Liber8, which are open access available to everyone; choice for people using our services; the improvement of health and wellbeing for all and quality assurance - to provide the best quality service.

Carers Link has delivered advocacy for unpaid, family carers for over 20 years. During that time, we have been passionate about peer support. Now we want to join the two in a new one-year pilot project.

Your role will harness the immense knowledge and experiences of carers to help others in making changes for themselves. You will recruit volunteer advocates with current or previous caring experience and develop training & resource materials. You will bring your own lived experience, personal expertise, and local knowledge to then support carers and the peer advocates.

This is a new pilot project funded by Scottish Government Independent Advocacy Social Care Fund. Although initially for one year, there is a commitment to try and seek additional funds.

We are a Carer Positive Employer & promote family friendly policies. Hybrid working available between Milngavie office & home, but will also be out and about in community each week.

Edinburgh Young Carers is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified applicant to join the service in developing and providing high quality support to young carers in Edinburgh between the ages of 5 and 25 years, focused primarily on our 5-9s service.

The post-holder will work alongside colleagues to raise awareness of young carers and their support needs, identify hidden young carers, and develop and provide support plans to ensure that young carers identified personal outcomes are being met, in accordance with the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 and Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

The candidate will need to be suitably qualified and experienced in working with children and young people, with at least three years proven experience in a role including individual and group work.

Organisation Profile

EYC is a voluntary organisation working with and on behalf of young carers throughout Edinburgh. We are one of the largest and most well established independent young carers organisations in Scotland. We have a strong commitment to the rights of children and young people.

Benefits

We take good care of our staff and offer a benefit package including: 27 days’ annual leave plus all public holidays, 6% matched pension, free healthcare through Benenden Health after probation, hybrid working, flexible hours, Cycle to Work scheme and extensive training opportunities. We are also a recognised Carer Positive and Real Living Wage employer.

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.

Join our growing Fundraising & Engagement Team

With a number of exciting opportunities emerging across our fundraising programmes, we’re looking for motivated, creative individuals to help us make a real difference across Scotland. With multiple exciting roles available, from corporate partnerships to supporter care and community engagement, you’ll have the chance to use your skills to directly support people living with dementia, their families and carers, ensuring that nobody faces dementia alone.

What you’ll do

As a Fundraising & Engagement Administrator at Alzheimer Scotland, you’ll be tasked with delivering an outstanding supporter experience across a diverse community of donors, fundraisers, volunteers and stakeholders. You’ll be a key member of our Fundraising & Engagement team, where we raise vital funds to make sure nobody faces dementia alone.

You will play a central role in the supporter journey for, among others, our third-party event participants and community fundraisers, ensuring they get the information and advice to enable them to have a fruitful and enjoyable experience with Alzheimer Scotland. You will often be their first point of contact, so you’ll need to be passionate about providing first-class care to our supporters in an empathetic, efficient and enthusiastic way.

You will also be responsible for data entry and management so organisational skills and attention to detail are paramount. If you are someone who understands and uses processes with confidence and operates well in a fast-paced environment, then this is the role for you.

This role will be based in our Edinburgh office, with a minimum of four days per week in the office to ensure we give our supporters the best service. There will be occasional travel to a range of other locations, as required by the organisation.

What you’ll have

The successful candidate will be naturally optimistic and empathetic, with a can-do attitude. You will be a self-starter who thrives on building meaningful relationships. We are looking for someone who has a positive attitude towards dementia, along with excellent communication skills and a caring manner.

This role would suite someone with experience in customer service or support roles in any sector. While charity or fundraising experience is helpful, it’s not essential – we value empathy, strong communication skills and a genuine desire to help others. We would encourage applications from anyone who feels their skills and experience would translate into this role.

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

Join our growing Fundraising & Engagement Team

With a number of exciting opportunities emerging across our fundraising programmes, we’re looking for motivated, creative individuals to help us make a real difference across Scotland. With multiple exciting roles available, from corporate partnerships to supporter care and community engagement, you’ll have the chance to use your skills to directly support people living with dementia, their families and carers, ensuring that nobody faces dementia alone.

What you’ll do

This rewarding opportunity in the Fundraising & Engagement Team at Alzheimer Scotland reports into the Fundraising & Engagement Leader (Individuals) and focuses on our community partnerships, fundraisers and donors, as well as managing the end-to-end stewardship of our volunteers.

This role can be based in either of our city offices in Glasgow or Edinburgh with occasional travel to elsewhere in Scotland.

You will play a crucial role in cultivating and nurturing relationships, finding more efficient ways of working, developing our volunteering programme and liaising with colleagues around Alzheimer Scotland to deliver a first-class supporter journey.

What you’ll have

The successful candidate will have experience in supporter journeys, community fundraising, volunteering, a commitment to continuous improvement, a collaborative nature and will also be able to work independently.

Aligned to the charity ethos, you must have a positive attitude towards dementia.

If you have drive to work efficiently and supportively, and you thrive on building meaningful relationships, then this is the role for you.