About us

The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland (the Commission) protects and promotes the human rights of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions. As an independent statutory body, we ensure that care, treatment and support across Scotland are lawful, ethical and person‑centred.

We are recruiting an experienced and forward‑thinking IT Manager & Cyber Security Lead to help us deliver secure, resilient and modern digital services that support our vital work. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values‑driven organisation with a strong public‑service ethos.

The role

This is a brand-new leadership role within a small organisation, combining responsibility for day‑to‑day IT operations with strategic oversight of cyber security and related governance. You will manage our IT environment, support our staff, oversee suppliers, and lead the organisation’s cyber‑resilience activities.

You will ensure our systems are reliable, secure and aligned with best practice principles (e.g. Cyber Essentials, the Scottish Public Sector Cyber Resilience Framework, National Cyber Security Centre Cyber Assessment Framework and ISO 27001). You will also play a central role in modernising our digital services and supporting the organisation’s wider strategic objectives.

About you

• Significant experience managing IT services in a small or medium‑sized organisation
• Hands‑on technical expertise across infrastructure, networks and Microsoft 365
• Experience leading cyber‑security activities, including risk management and incident response
• Knowledge of Cyber Essentials and information‑security best practice
• Experience supporting GDPR compliance
• Experience delivering digital transformation
• People management experience

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Membership of the NHS pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Commitment to professional development
• Supportive, values‑driven organisational culture

Background to the work of The Canmore Trust

Suicide is now the highest cause of death in the UK under the age of 35 years. Recent work in Scotland suggests that around 20% of men and women in Scotland under the age of 35 years will experience significant suicidal thinking.

The Gibson family, motivated by the loss of their son and brother, Cameron, to suicide in October 2019, established a charity, “The Canmore Trust” (SC051511) in January 2022 to act in suicide prevention, and in suicide postvention, with the following Aims:

• To work with schools, colleges and universities to raise awareness of suicide and to prevent suicide, promoting an individualised “suicide safety plan”;
• To establish a number of safe places where families affected by suicide can spend time, at no financial cost, rebuilding their lives after suicide of a close family member. Trained individuals with lived and living experience of suicide will be on hand to assist as required;
• To ensure a co-ordinated programme of research investigating and identifying psychological and physiological risk factors in suicide;
• To establish a group of trained “Experienced Friends” to work alongside the police and other agencies to ensure that one such supporter is immediately available to any family in crisis following a suicide;
• To work across the suicide charities sector to co-ordinate and facilitate a unified approach to fundraising and action against suicide.

The Canmore Trust views itself as part of the “suicide family” and relationships are at the core of who we are and what we do. Its values are: collaborative, personal, determined, compassionate, and hopeful.

Main task of Job:

The purpose of the role is to lead income generation and digital communication for The Canmore Trust. Working closely with the management team you will deliver income targets through proactive donor recruitment while taking excellent care of existing donors. Identify new key relationships with individuals as well as with businesses, groups and associations, within Scotland and across the UK.

You will represent the vision and purpose of The Canmore Trust whilst ensuring the efficient delivery and oversight of all fundraising and digital communication undertaken by The Trust which will include, but not limited to:

Fundraising

• Development and implementation of the overall fundraising strategy and fundraising activity in conjunction with The Canmore Trust management team.
• Developing, planning and coordinating innovative fundraising campaigns which align with the values of the Trust.
• Identifying fundraising income stream opportunities with individuals, corporate partners, and community groups.
• Supporting the Operations Manager to produce innovative bids and proposals for applications to Grants and Trusts.
• Developing the supporter journey to be the ‘gold standard’.
• Identifying and co-ordinating events that raise awareness of work of The Canmore Trust and/or fundraising opportunities.
• Planning and co-ordinating a calendar of fundraising events across the year including our annual Gala Ball.
• Working with our volunteer coordinator to ensure the recruitment and development of fundraising volunteers, through motivation and encouragement.
• Supporting the accurate monitoring and evaluation of fundraising activities for reporting purposes.
• Compiling funding reports to the board of Trustees, stakeholders and funders.
• Ensuring that all fundraising communication on behalf of the Trust is sensitive, inspirational, personal and relevant.
• Maintain and grow mailing lists and supporter communications in compliance with GDPR.
• Support CRM updates and fundraising/campaign related admin where required.
• Support the development of fundraising bids, proposals, and applications with high-quality written content and case studies.

Digital Communication

• Maintain and grow mailing lists and supporter communications in compliance with GDPR.
• Design and produce copy for marketing materials and social media ensuring it aligns with the values of The Canmore Trust and is sensitive, inspirational, personal and relevant.
• Manage The Canmore Trust’s social media channels, website, and other digital content acting as the point of connect for our external services.

Children in Scotland is currently seeking an experienced Communications Officer to join our collaborative and driven Communications & Marketing Team.

Children in Scotland has numerous functions that support the children’s sector in Scotland - from membership services and events to policy and participation activities, as well as delivering a number of services (Enquire, Reach, Resolve, My Rights, My Say). The Communications Officer will play an important role in raising awareness of both the organisation and the key issues facing the sector – through engaging content, social media and brand activity.

We are looking for a great team player who enjoys the process of collaboration to achieve creative and dynamic communications. They will take a highly-organised and proactive approach to their responsibilities, and have a close eye for detail.

We would love to hear from candidates with a background in content marketing, social media, or multimedia, as well as a good understanding of digital communications.

The successful candidate will be ready to hit the ground running, but will be offered an excellent induction and support through the first few months. Our commitment to staff wellbeing is reflected in our flexible and hybrid working policies, our organisational wellbeing working group, regular line manager one-to-ones, and quarterly in-person all-staff away days. They will join a brilliant group of supportive staff who are passionate about making a difference to children’s lives and work hard to achieve this.

Please read our full job description for details of responsibilities and criteria for this role.

This is a hybrid role with some flexibility around working-from-home days. Members of the communications team are generally encouraged to spend a minimum of one day per week working at the Children in Scotland office in Edinburgh, and attend mandatory quarterly in-person all-staff days and departmental meetings.

About Children in Scotland

Children in Scotland is a welcoming and dynamic charity that amplifies the voices, views and experiences of our members and children, families and professionals across Scotland. We achieve this through direct services, meaningful participation, policy work, inspiring communications and sector-leading events and learning opportunities.

We are a vibrant and inclusive community of dedicated individuals and organisations who use our skills and passion to bring evidence-based and fresh thinking together, with one shared aim of giving all children in Scotland an equal chance to flourish.

We are stronger together in driving lasting impact for Scotland’s children.

Diversity

Children in Scotland values the contribution of all our staff, whatever their background. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open processes, with appointment on merit. We welcome applications from everyone.

Further information

For an informal chat about the job, please contact Simon Massey, Head of Development and Engagement by email on smassey@childreninscotland.org.uk

RASASH is looking for a Support Line Liaison to join our team (21 hour post).

Are you passionate about gender equality and supporting survivors of sexual violence? Do you have the skills necessary to provide trauma-informed support and information?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team and play a key role in supporting survivors in Highland, providing crisis support, information, and referrals.

You will work alongside a small team to provide support by phone, email, and text to survivors, their friends and family, and agencies. You will also play a crucial role in managing referrals, helping survivors seek timely emotional support and advocacy.

Do you have a passion for helping people?

Do you have excellent communication and customer service skills?

Do you want to work for one of the best employability providers in Scotland?

Would you like to help someone with barriers to work find their dream job?

Then come and work for Enable Works.

Your role, as an Employment Coordinator is to provide support to people who have barriers to work to make progress towards and achieve well paid, sustainable employment. In addition to this you will plan and deliver engaging group sessions, including accredited digital skills qualifications, to develop participants' confidence, skills and progression towards employment.

Enable Works are the leading specialist provider of employability services for people who have barriers to work. We believe that every person in Scotland has the right to work in a job that is high quality and well paid.

Enable Works supports over 7000 people every year across 30 Local Authorities to learn skills for work.

We partner with thousands of employers to create inclusive cultures and improve the diversity of Scotland's workforce.

We are incredibly proud of our smart, capable, and motivated colleagues across Scotland and following a period of significant growth we are looking to grow our team.

We offer a generous salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities to develop and grow in your role.

We offer flexible working practices that promote a strong work/life balance so that when you are at work you can be the best version of you.

Values are more important to us than qualifications or experience, so if you don’t think you meet every requirement that’s ok, we still want to hear from you.

Please make sure you include a detailed personal statement in the ‘More about you’ section of the application to tell us how you are suited to the post.

About You

We really need you to have these

• The drive, energy and commitment to support people to obtain high
• quality, well paid jobs
• Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise as needed
• Confident communicator
• Strong attention to detail
• Professional presentation and personality
• Some knowledge of the local community
• Ability to work with people at any age who have challenging barriers to employment
• IT literacy
• Comfortable working towards targets
• A natural, professional relationship builder
• A full driving licence

Why?

Our vision is that every person in Scotland is able to access the support they need to find a high quality job that pays them well and your drive and commitment to this job will help them get there. You will recognise each clients individual skills and aspirations and work with them to find a job that they love.

Our culture is autonomous so that means we trust you to make the right decisions for your clients, therefore you need to manage your work load well and be accountable for your time. Attention to detail is important as it means you can work accurately and follow instructions.

About Us

At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

• Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loans
• Blue Light Card

Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

The cost of PVG is paid upfront by the organisation and deducted from your wage if successfully appointed.

We are looking for an experienced Financial Wellbeing Officer to ensure families impacted by Huntington’s Disease have support and advice to access their rights and entitlements.

Are you looking for a role in which you will help to improve the lives of families across Scotland? One that encourages you to share your expertise, build new skills and feel valued by colleagues, clients and the organisation you work for?

This is an exciting time to join Scottish Huntington’s Association as we continue to implement Standing Tall: A Strategy For Growth 2023 - 28 to transform the care and support of Huntington’s families.

It comes as the charity continues to build support for its essential work in partnership with statutory and other major funding organisations, a growing army of volunteer fundraisers, and with MPs/MSPs from across all political parties.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated and takes great pride in the work they do. With experience working in advice services to deliver welfare rights, money advice and future planning services to families impacted by Huntington’s Disease in Scotland. You will work with the Financial Wellbeing Service Lead in addition to our HD Specialists and Specialist Youth Advisors across Scotland.

About Scottish Huntington’s Association

People impacted by Huntington’s disease need specialist services to cope with a severe and complex disease, the impact on families and a lack of awareness amongst health and social care providers and the wider public.

Scottish Huntington’s Association is the only charity in the country exclusively dedicated to providing expert and personalised support for those impacted by Huntington’s disease.

Our personalised support reduces unnecessary hospital admissions, supports carers and other family members; lowers household poverty; and alleviates wellbeing risks to children and young people living in Huntington’s families.

We are commissioned by NHS Boards and Health and Social Care Partnerships throughout the country to share our expertise with front line staff and build support for improved services and higher standards of care for every family impacted by this devastating disease.

About Huntington’s disease

Huntington’s disease is caused by an inherited faulty gene that damages the brain over time. People with the disease can eventually lose the ability to walk, talk, eat, drink and care for themselves, requiring specialist support from those who understand the condition.

The disease is genetic, meaning it is passed down from one generation to the next. It therefore impacts entire families over generations rather than individuals alone. Anyone with a parent who has Huntington’s has a 50% risk of inheriting the condition from them.

Around 800 people in Scotland are living with the symptoms of Huntington’s disease right now. A further 3,200 are estimated to be at risk of developing Huntington’s disease as a result of inheriting the faulty gene.

What we offer

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Increasing annual leave days to recognise long service (after 4 years)
• Contribution pension scheme
• A flexible hybrid approach to work
• Regular supervision

Are you looking for a role in which you will improve the lives of families in your community? A role that enables you to work differently, build your knowledge and skills and feel valued by clients, colleagues and the organisation you work for?

It’s an exciting time to be part of Scottish Huntington’s Association with the implementation of Standing Tall: A Strategy For Growth 2023 – 28 to transform the care and support of Huntington’s families, expand services, raise awareness and deepen our involvement and support for world-leading research and clinical trials.

We are looking for a Health and Social Care professional to join our nationwide network of Huntington’s Disease Specialists to provide care management, specialist assessment and emotional support to individuals and families across Scotland.

Working in partnership with local Health and Social Care teams, you will also provide advice, training and education to professionals and voluntary agencies involved in all aspects of Huntington’s disease care.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and motivated to have a positive influence on the quality of life of the individuals and families they support. This role is open to medical and health and social care staff from backgrounds such as nursing, allied health, social work and medicine. Professional body membership is essential. Previous experience of Huntington’s disease is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.

You should be able to work autonomously in this challenging and rewarding position. Good listening, communication and interpersonal skills are vital, as are excellent time keeping and caseload management abilities. Community-based practice knowledge, a driving licence and use of a car complete our list of essential criteria. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check.

Scottish Huntington’s Association is the only charity in Scotland dedicated exclusively to the care and support of individuals and families whose lives are impacted by Huntington’s disease, an incurable neurological condition with severe and complex physical, mental health and cognitive symptoms.

You will find a values-driven organisation, founded by families for families and recognised at national and international levels for expertise in supporting the Huntington’s disease community.

General

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

The post will be subject to a four-month probationary period.

Out-of-pocket expenses including travel and mileage allowances will be paid on receipt of appropriate claim forms and invoices/receipts.

Join Our Team – Supporting the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Ukrainian Young People

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people? Do you want to be part of an innovative partnership supporting Ukrainian young people to thrive in their new communities?

U-evolve and The Junction are delighted to be recruiting for two exciting new roles as part of a partnership project providing dedicated mental health and wellbeing support for Ukrainian young people aged 12–21 living in Edinburgh.

Together, our organisations bring over 30 years of experience supporting young people's mental health across the city. Through this new programme, we will deliver accessible, trauma-informed and culturally responsive support that helps Ukrainian young people build resilience, improve their mental health and wellbeing, strengthen social connections and access the support they need.

Working closely with Ukrainian communities, local organisations and young people themselves, this project will combine individual and group wellbeing support with community engagement and service development to ensure support is shaped by the voices and experiences of the young people it serves.

The Mental Health Support Worker will provide direct mental health and wellbeing support to Ukrainian young people through one-to-one and group interventions, helping them develop resilience, confidence and positive coping strategies.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will build trusted relationships with young people, deliver evidence-informed interventions and contribute to a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment where young people feel heard, supported and empowered.

You'll have experience supporting young people's mental health, a strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and safeguarding and be passionate about helping young people achieve positive mental health outcomes.

What we're looking for

We are looking for compassionate, motivated and collaborative people who believe every young person deserves access to high-quality mental health support.

Successful candidates will be passionate about improving the mental health and wellbeing of young people and committed to delivering inclusive, culturally responsive services. You'll be empathetic, approachable and reflective, with excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive team.

For both roles, fluency in Ukrainian and lived experience or a strong understanding of Ukrainian culture and community needs is essential.

Both roles require experience of working with young people, knowledge of trauma-informed approaches, safeguarding and professional boundaries, and a commitment to working collaboratively with young people, communities and partner organisations.

Why join us?

At U-evolve and The Junction, you'll become part of two organisations committed to improving young people's mental health through compassionate, evidence-informed, collaborative and person-centred support.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Ukrainian young people.
• Help shape an innovative new service from the beginning.
• Work within a supportive and collaborative partnership.
• Receive regular supervision, reflective practice and opportunities for professional development.
• Be part of organisations that value kindness, inclusion, collaboration and learning.

We will offer you:

• Competitive holiday package
• Flexible working patterns
• Competitive Pension
• Positive supportive working environment which promotes learning and development.

If you're passionate about supporting young people's mental health and want to help build an innovative service that makes a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Scottish Autism’s vision is an inclusive world where difference is embraced and autistic people thrive. Established in 1968 by a group of parents, the organisation has gone from strength to strength and is now the largest provider of autism specific services in Scotland as well as being a leading authority and advocate for good autism practice.

Scottish Autism has its own innovative Centre for Practice, Policy & Research and we have a strong national and international reputation for our expertise and change-making approach.

Two new trustees are needed to strengthen and contribute to our existing board and support our management team, in realising our charitable objectives and strategic priorities.

We will provide tailored support and development for new trustees, and you will also work alongside a number of experienced Board Members who can share learning and experience.

Successful candidates will have some of the desirable criteria noted below:

• Strategic financial planning experience including financial management and compliance
• Strategic people/human resource experience
• We welcome applications from autistic people and/or people with lived experience

Time Commitment

Trustees are expected to undertake the following:

• At least six Board meetings per year (typically Tuesday afternoons in Alloa)
• One annual review meeting with the Chair
• To sit on one Board Committee which meets quarterly (if possible)
• To promote, attend and support Scottish Autism events
• To represent and be an ambassador for Scottish Autism

You can find more information detailed within our Recruitment Information Pack HERE

The initial process will involve an informal chat with the CEO followed by an interview with Board members. Dates will be arranged by mutual consent.

Lanarkshire Carers is recruiting a Clerical and Administration Assistant to join our professional and committed staff team working to make a positive difference delivering information, advice and outcome-based support for unpaid carers throughout Lanarkshire.

The position is full time, 35 hours per week worked flexibly to include occasional evenings and weekends, however part time hours could be considered for the right candidate. Lanarkshire Carers is a progressive organisation where you will be supported, valued and well rewarded. The salary for this role is Grade 2, SCP 5-7, £25,973 - £27,378.

The Clerical and Administration Assistant will provide support to the Business Administration team, CEO and operations of Lanarkshire Carers, contributing to the delivery of services and business requirements and working collaboratively with other team members as and when required. Our staff team, many of whom are carers themselves, are committed to making caring a positive experience.

For more details on the role, please view the job description.

Lanarkshire Carers: organisation, values and benefits

Lanarkshire Carers is a quality assured, well-established, carer led and value-based organisation working with and for unpaid carers across Lanarkshire. Our mission is to ensure carers are identified, well informed, involved, supported and empowered through information, advice and direct support that help them continue caring while maintaining their own health and wellbeing.

Our Board of Directors are committed to making Lanarkshire Carers a great place to work, supporting flexible working and promoting a carer positive workplace. Staff benefits include a generous annual leave and public holiday allocation of 37 days, rising to 42 days with length of service, a workplace pension scheme, group life and critical illness cover, an Employee Assistance Programme, Credit Union Membership and access to continuous professional development through our staff learning and development programme, with progression routes across the organisation.

Please visit our website lanarkshirecarers.org.uk for more information about Lanarkshire Carers, including our annual report for 2024/2025, which provides a useful overview of our work and job roles.

Lanarkshire Carers is an Equal Opportunities employer and all applicants for posts receive equal treatment irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, disability, religion, sexuality, and age.

PVG

Post holders require a countersigned membership of the PGV scheme.

Our workstyles

Post holders will be based between our centres in Hamilton and Airdrie, and localities throughout Lanarkshire, with staff working on an outreach basis in community, health and social care venues across Lanarkshire Working from home/hybrid working may also be required, although this post will not be part of the hybrid working rota and will mainly work from Lanarkshire Carers Centre: Hamilton.