Make a Difference for Unpaid Carers

Angus Carers Centre is seeking dedicated and values-driven individuals to join our Board of Trustees to help shape the future of our work supporting unpaid carers in Angus

Unpaid carers play a vital role in our communities, often at significant personal cost. Our charity exists to ensure carers are recognised, supported, and empowered to maintain their wellbeing while caring for others.

As a Board Member, you will:

• Provide strategic direction and governance for the charity
• Ensure the organisation remains financially sound, ethical, and sustainable
• Act as an ambassador for the charity and its mission
• Contribute to key decisions that impact unpaid carers and their families

This is a voluntary, unpaid role, with reasonable expenses reimbursed.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals with a passion for social impact. You do not need prior board experience. We are particularly interested in people with skills or experience in:

• Finance or accounting
• Legal or governance
• Health and social care
• Lived experience as an unpaid carer
• Fundraising, communications, or digital
• HR, people management, or organisational development
• Youth work/ GIRFEC

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, and lived experiences.

Time Commitment

Approximately 8 board meetings per year, plus occasional sub-committee or development sessions.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of unpaid carers
• Develop board-level and leadership experience
• Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team
• Contribute to positive social change

Help us to make a difference!

Sacro’s mission is to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities.

Sacro provide Restorative Justice and one to one Behavioural change programmes to assist young people to address offending behaviour and, where appropriate, to support young people to make amends to address their behaviour by making amends to the person they have harmed.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Fife Youth Justice service. You will be responsible for working directly with young people as part of an existing Youth Justice team.

You should have experience of working with young people who offend and have knowledge of psychosocial and psychological interventions, Restorative Justice and experience of delivering group work programmes.

You should be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to work both as part of a team and independently is essential along with a commitment to Sacro’s value base.

Experience of multi-disciplinary team working would be an advantage.

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.

Equal Say has been providing advocacy for people with disabilities and their carers since 1995. We want to recruit a new worker for our project in North Lanarkshire providing collective advocacy for carers of people with disabilities, mental ill health and/or long-term conditions.

We require one full time worker but will also consider two part time workers, working 21 (£18,926) and/or 14 (£12,618) hours per week subject to negotiation.

The project is funded initially for one year with further funding extensions subject to project evaluation. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience as an unpaid carer and a passion for carers’ rights.

If you have knowledge or experience of any of the following, we want to hear from you:

• Providing advocacy or representation to marginalised people
• Experience of working with carers, adults or children with disabilities, mental ill health or long-term conditions.
• Experience of groupwork in a community setting
• Autonomous working within communities
• A passion for inclusion and natural justice

We offer 37 days holiday, employer pension contribution of 8.75% if the employee contributes 6%, travel allowance, company mobile phone/laptop and flexible working. Generally, this means you work to the needs of advocacy partners on any day Monday to Friday that suits your and the project’s needs. It is a mixture working from home and some days in our office base in Wishaw but mostly in community settings across North Lanarkshire.

Access to suitable transport and driving license are essential for this position due to the size and nature of the Local Authority area covered.

This post is subject to membership of the PVG scheme and suitable references.

Please read the Background Information, Job Description and Person Specification.

Are you passionate about supporting recovery from domestic abuse? Fife Women’s Aid are looking for a full-time Team Manager to join our supportive management team.

The successful applicant will have at least SVQ Level IV or equivalent level of qualification in management or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards a qualification.

You will be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation, the ability to support and lead staff, a knowledge base of trauma-informed practice and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

An ability to cover on-call is an advantage (additional payments are made for this role).

Please join us for an online session to find out more about Fife Women’s Aid services and the Team Manager role. This will be at 6.30pm on Monday 2nd February 2026. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.

If you would like further information about the post, please contact Kate McCormack, CEO at kate.mccormack@fifewomensaid.org.uk.

Fife Women’s Aid are delighted to have developed Housing First for women experiencing domestic abuse and are looking to recruit a full-time support worker for this service.

The role will involve providing ongoing flexible support to women in their own accommodation, with a focus on harm reduction and tenancy sustainment within the community. The service will work in accordance with the Housing First principles and will enhance our existing service provision for women who have experienced domestic abuse.

Applicants should have good communication skills and a passion for supporting recovery from domestic abuse.

The successful applicant will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in health and social care or other relevant subject, or a willingness to work towards a qualification.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and have the ability to work on their own as well as part of a team.

Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA women’s services. This will be at 6.30pm on Thursday 5th February 2026. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.

If you would like further information about the post, please contact Claire Rigby at claire.rigby@fifewomensaid.org.uk to arrange a time for a call.