To share the Board’s collective responsibility for the effective governance of St Joseph’s Homes, setting its strategic direction and major policies in accordance with the charities objects, vision, mission and Vincentian Values. To be fully engaged with the ethos of St Joseph’s Homes and support the development and future growth and sustainability of the organisation.

Specific Duties:

Leadership and Strategic Direction

• To ensure St Joseph’s Homes strategic direction, policies and objectives are clearly established and kept under review, maintaining effective communication with the Chief Executive.
• To discuss and approve the charity’s annual plan and budget, ensuring that these are formulated within a sound and viable financial framework.
• To establish a property portfolio that meets the needs of the people who live in the houses and remains sustainable financially viable.
• To consider the views of and listen to the people St Joseph’s Services supports when planning and setting strategic direction and activity.
• To bring fresh thinking and ideas to the Trustees discussion, enhancing the boards effectiveness and St Joseph’s ability to deliver its charitable Homes.

Ensuring Policies and Procedures are in keeping with St Joseph’s aims and objectives

• To ensure robust and comprehensive policies and procedures are in place which meet the charity objectives and safeguard the people living in the accommodation, staff and the organisation.

Safeguarding Ethos and Values

• Safeguarding and promotion of the Vincentian Ethos and the particular Vincentian Values of the organisation.

Ensuring Best Practice

• To fulfil the Trustee’s legal and financial responsibilities – ensuring risk and compliance is appropriately managed.
• To purchase suitable properties – based upon the needs of the people requiring accommodation.
• At all times to ensure the financial viability of any potential purchase.
• To ensure that any property is affordable for the tenants.
• To maintain partnership and good relations with the Chief Executive, staff members and the people we accommodate.
• To be an active member of the Board and as appropriate, any of its Sub-Committees and Working Groups
• To ensure St Joseph’s Homes complies with all appropriate regulatory and statutory bodies: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) and Companies House.
• To monitor Health and Safety compliance, ensuring the properties are well maintained and meet all relevant statutory requirements ensuring staff members, volunteers and People we support live and work in a safe and healthy environment.

Commitment:

Four Trustee meetings are held annually. Trustees may also be asked to chair / sit on organisational sub-committees.

Meetings are held in St Joseph’s Homes Head Office, in Rosewell, Midlothian. These meetings are conducted in hybrid fashion: you may choose to join either in person or by video call.

Person Specification:

• A commitment providing homes to Adults with a Learning Disability
• A knowledge or understanding of property
• A commitment to improving the lives of people with a Learning Disability.
• A strong commitment to the vision and mission of St Joseph’s Homes
• Support the upholding of St Joseph’s Homes Christian Principles and Vincentian Philosophy and Values.
• Ability to think and act strategically, using your expertise, skills and knowledge to help our own team deliver this growth.
• Good independent judgement and the ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to forge effective relationships with stakeholders internally and externally to further the organisations strategy.
• Knowledge / Experience of the Third Sector
• Ability to devote sufficient time to St Joseph’s Homes
• Willingness to attend events in support of St Joseph’s Homes
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, liabilities and responsibilities of trusteeship.

About us

Established in 2020 St Joseph’s Homes exists to purchase suitable homes for Adults with a Learning Disability. St Joseph’s Homes is a charity registered in Scotland, private limited company and is a subsidiary of St Joseph’s Services. St Joseph’s Services have supported people in Midlothian and Edinburgh since 1924, over recent years they have struggled to access suitable properties for the people that they support as there is a shortage of accessible accommodation. St Joseph’s Homes exists to ensure that adults with a Learning Disability are able to live in a property that meets their needs, we believe everyone should have a home.

To share the Board’s collective responsibility for the effective governance of St Joseph’s Services, setting its strategic direction and major policies in accordance with the charities objects, vision, mission and Vincentian Values. To be fully engaged with the ethos of St Joseph’s Services and support the development and future growth and sustainability of the organisation.

Specific Duties:

Leadership and Strategic Direction

• To ensure St Joseph’s Services strategic direction, policies and objectives are clearly established and kept under review, maintaining effective communication with the Chief Executive and senior staff
• To discuss and approve the charity’s annual plan and budget, ensuring that these are formulated within a sound and viable financial framework
• To consider the organisation as a whole and the people we support in all discussion of planning, strategic direction and activity
• To work collaboratively with the Board of Advisors ensuring inclusion and representation of the people we support in our strategic direction
• To bring fresh thinking and ideas to the Trustees discussion, enhancing the boards effectiveness and St Joseph’s ability to deliver its charitable services.

Ensuring Policies and Procedures are in keeping with St Joseph’s aims and objectives

• To ensure robust and comprehensive policies and procedures are in place which meet the charity objectives and safeguard the people we support, staff and the organisation.

Safeguarding Ethos and Values

• Safeguarding and promotion of the Vincentian Ethos and the particular Vincentian Values of the organisation.

Ensuring Best Practice

• To fulfil the Trustee’s legal and financial responsibilities – ensuring risk and compliance is appropriately managed
• To maintain partnership and good relations with the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team, the wider staff team and the people we support.
• To be an active member of the Board and as appropriate, any of its Sub-Committees and Working Groups
• To ensure St Joseph’s Services complies with all appropriate regulatory and statutory bodies: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR), Companies House, The Care Inspectorate (SCWIS), Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)
• To monitor Health and Safety compliance and ensure staff members, volunteers and People we support live and work in a safe and healthy environment.

Commitment:

Four Trustee meetings are held annually plus one development day. Trustees may also be asked to chair / sit on organisational sub-committees.

Meetings are held in St Joseph’s Services Head Office, in Rosewell, Midlothian.

Person Specification:

• A commitment to support services to Adults with a Learning Disability
• A strong commitment to the vision and mission of St Joseph’s Services
• Support the upholding of St Joseph’s Services Christian Principles and Vincentian Philosophy and Values.
• Ability to think and act strategically, using your expertise, skills and knowledge to help our own team deliver this growth.
• Good independent judgement and the ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to forge effective relationships with stakeholders internally and externally to further the organisations strategy.
• Knowledge / Experience of the Third Sector
• Ability to devote sufficient time to St Joseph’s Services
• Willingness to attend events in support of St Joseph’s Services
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, liabilities and responsibilities of trusteeship.

About us

Established in 1924, we provide high quality person-centred care and support services to adults with learning disabilities in a variety of locations in Midlothian and Edinburgh. The flexibility we offer means people have individualised care and support plans which are tailored around their current lifestyle. Our large and experienced organisation is set up in models of ‘Circles of Best Practice’ to ensure that all we do focuses on connection, friendship, inclusion and belonging.

Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission and as part of the new fundraising strategy the Fundraising and Audience Development team recognises that there are efficiencies within fundraising operations that need to be identified and implemented – this role will be critical to delivering that.

Within the Fundraising and Audience Development team the post holder will work closely with peer managers on areas such as supporter journey planning, developing CRM integration with platforms such as MailChimp for integrated marketing opportunities, providing accurate and useful reporting and CRM dashboards, and processes for prospect research and pipeline management. This role has line management responsibility for the Fundraising and Engagement Administrator.

This role would suit someone who has experience of fundraising operations, supporter care or database functions within a fundraising team. The successful candidate will want to work in a role where they can use their experience to really shape and improve fundraising operations and have both immediate and long-term positive impact on income generation.

The Outreach Logistics Officer is the central point of coordination for all Vector24 outreach activity. The postholder will oversee bookings, diary management and the coordination of Outreach Support Officers and volunteers across geographic areas.

The role ensures the safe, efficient and person-centred delivery of services, acting as the operational link between service users, staff, volunteers and partner organisations. Every interaction must reflect Vector24’s commitment to compassionate, responsive and high-quality support.

OBJECTIVES OF THE POST:

• Manage all bookings and diary allocations using CRM (Salesforce)
• Coordinate Outreach Support Officers and volunteer teams
• Plan and optimise routes, rotas and scheduling
• Act as the main point of contact for service users and partners
• Monitor service demand and allocate resources effectively
• Respond to operational issues and escalate where required
• Support recruitment, induction and coordination of volunteers
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and health & safety standards
• Maintain accurate records of activity, outcomes and incidents
• Produce operational reports to inform service delivery
• Provide guidance and support to staff and volunteers
• Coordinate referrals and maintain strong partner communication
• Support financial coordination including expenses and resource use
• Contribute to service improvement and operational development

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Essential

• Experience in coordination, logistics or service delivery
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Experience working with vulnerable individuals or complex needs
• Excellent communication skills across multiple channels
• Experience coordinating staff, volunteers or teams
• Competent IT skills including CRM systems and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently and make operational decisions
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical approach
• Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
• Ability to remain calm under pressure

Desirable

• Experience in community transport, social care or welfare services
• Experience working with armed forces, blue light or similar communities
• Experience producing reports and using data to inform planning
• Experience managing budgets or processing expenses
• Formal training in safeguarding, mental health or trauma-informed practice
• HND or equivalent qualification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Exceptional listening skills and ability to build trust quickly
• Compassionate, empathetic and person-centred approach
• Ability to engage individuals experiencing complex circumstances
• High level of emotional intelligence and resilience
• Ability to remain calm, non-judgemental and professional
• Strong coordination and multitasking ability
• Attention to detail in record keeping, compliance and financial tracking
• Ability to support and guide volunteers and staff effectively
• Commitment to dignity, respect and inclusion

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Full UK Driving Licence
• PVG Scheme membership or willingness to obtain

BENEFITS INCLUDE

• 31 days annual leave (including public holidays, pro rata)
• Christmas closure period
• 3% matched pension contribution
• Ongoing training and development
• Family-friendly policies

The Outreach Support Officer plays a vital role in delivering Vector24’s mission to reduce isolation and improve the wellbeing of the armed forces, blue light & Seafarers community. The postholder will proactively identify, engage, and support service users’ and their families particularly those in rural and underserved areas ensuring they can access transport and integrated support services when they need them most.

Working in alignment with Vector24’s REACH strategy, the Outreach Support Officer will build strong relationships with local communities, partner organisations, and referral networks to expand awareness and accessibility of services. They will provide person-centred, compassionate support, helping individuals overcome barriers to healthcare, social connection, and essential services.

The role contributes directly to improving mental health outcomes, increasing engagement, and empowering beneficiaries to maintain independence and wellbeing. It also supports the organisation’s wider goals of sustainable growth, partnership development, and community impact through collaboration, insight gathering, and continuous service improvement.

OBJECTIVES OF THE POST:

• Deliver safe, reliable, and person-centred transport support, ensuring service users including serving personnel reach appointments and services on time, prepared, and supported throughout their journey.
• Provide holistic, relationship-based support by connecting individuals to appropriate health, social, and community services through warm handovers and follow-up engagement.
• Build trusted, respectful relationships with service users, carers, volunteers, and partners, promoting dignity, empowerment, and high levels of satisfaction.
• Act as a key representative of Vector24, strengthening partnerships with organisations and contributing to local networks and third-sector engagement.
• Recruit, support, and coordinate a minimum of 15 volunteers, fostering a strong, motivated local volunteer network.
• Maintain accurate and timely records using CRM systems, ensuring all client interactions, welfare updates, and referrals are documented effectively.
• Plan and manage daily schedules and routes efficiently, adhering to organisational policies and ensuring punctual, dependable service delivery.
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage risks, maintaining high standards of health and safety for both self and volunteers, including completing risk assessments.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in a fast-paced environment, responding constructively to feedback, comments, and complaints.
• Support the wider work of Vector24 by contributing content for communications, attending events, and assisting with administrative tasks when required.
• Provide practical, hands-on support to service users, carers, and escorts, including assisting those with mobility needs, recognising the physical demands of the role.
• Operate consistently in line with Vector24’s policies, procedures, and values, maintaining professionalism and flexibility in all aspects of the role.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Essential

• A full driver’s licence
• Experience of working in the community within a health, social care, or welfare setting
• Demonstrate an understanding of the military environment
• Experience of assessing service users’ needs and knowing when to escalate issues to relevant professionals
• An understanding of risk awareness
• An understanding of safeguarding or previous safeguarding training
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good listening skills and knowing when to talk and when to listen to clients
• PVG clearance or willingness to obtain such clearance

Desirable

• SVQ Level 3 or above
• The ability to champion and embrace change
• Experience in community development or community networking
• Experience working within a mental health setting
• A mental health first aid qualification
• Suicide awareness training
• Experience in working with volunteers, ideally in a coordination or leadership role.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong time management skills with the ability to plan routes effectively, accounting for traffic diversions and weather delays.
• Good mentoring skills, with the ability to support and guide volunteer outreach support drivers within your designated area.
• High standards of personal presentation, excellent communication skills, and professional telephone manners.
• Ability to prioritise tasks efficiently in a dynamic environment.
• Initiative in solving problems and handling complaints diplomatically and positively.
• Commitment to creating a supportive environment, sharing information openly, and fostering team collaboration.
• Understanding equality and diversity principles with the confidence to challenge discriminatory behaviour.
• Ability to support clients with complex needs through empathetic and effective approaches.
• Basic administrative skills, including updating client records, submitting online bookings on behalf of clients, and completing health and safety incident reports as required.

BENEFITS INCLUDE

• 31 days annual leave (including public holidays, pro rata)
• Christmas closure period
• 3% matched pension contribution
• Great training opportunities
• Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption family friendly benefits.

Background

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to work with a driven team in one of Scotland’s most well regarded and effective local active travel and bike refurbishing charities.

The Bike Station has been based in the community for over 20 years, with a credible reputation of recycling, refurbishing and reusing donated bikes and making bikes available within the community.

Our communities continue to be under increasing pressure with the cost-of-living crisis and within a climate crisis.

Enabling more people to choose cycling has multiple financial, health and social benefits and the demand for our services has grown in recent years.

We are looking for a confident and strategic Development Manager to build strong relationships and develop services that will significantly enhance their sustainable income.

This role will create and lead our long-term unrestricted income and business opportunities.

Primary Aim

Contribute to the long-term sustainability of The Bike Station by increasing unrestricted income.

Purpose of the role

• Explore and source public giving commercial opportunities in alignment with The Bike Stations strategic objectives.
• Analyse market data to support opportunities for business development with existing and potential clients and provide recommendations to success and routes to increased revenue.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships and relationships developing strong working relationships with key stakeholders, influencing decisions both internally & externally.
• Develop and deliver our commercial income opportunities including our skills development programme, corporate volunteering and public giving campaigns.
• Collaborate with The Bike Stations refurbishing, skills development, community, volunteering and communications teams to ensure strong customer experience .
• Lead on developing messaging, with the support from the Communications Team, to create marketing materials that facilitates expansion of The Bike Stations commercial and giving opportunities.
• Monitor performance against budget and implementing action plans to ensure achievement of budget targets.
• Line manage Volunteer Development Officer and Communications Officer to ensure programmes of activity are well resourced, ensuring high quality with a commitment to continuous improvement and return custom.
• Such other tasks as may be required which are consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the post.

Person Specification

Real experience, aptitude, values, fit with team and a passion for cycling are more important to us than formal qualifications.

That being said this post requires strong business acumen, evidence of successful income generation and a practical and effective approach.

Essential

• Confident, self-motivated and proactive with excellent communication, organisational and people skills.
• An excellent understanding of third sector and commercial business development including charitable trading, grants and contracts.
• Evidence of securing unrestricted income through commercial and public giving campaigns
• An excellent relationship builder with people and professionals from a range of backgrounds and sectors: ideally someone with gravitas and integrity.
• Ability to process complex information, analyse data and articulate it well to a range of audiences and stakeholders.
• Experience of completing financial and resource analyses of opportunities to create sustainable options and lead on creating appropriate plans. This can include options appraisals, business plans, funding assessments.
• Experience of preparing programme budgets including financial reports and cash flow forecasts.
• Ability to problem-solve and design and implement solutions.
• Ability to manage their time effectively, multitask, work on several projects simultaneously with tight timescales.
• Proficient in the use of technology and willing to learn new ways of working as needed.
• An excellent team player and willing to share skills and knowledge with co-workers with experience developing an line managing teams

The Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre Perth & Kinross are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated worker with a proven track record of providing therapeutic support to young people affected by trauma. Providing therapeutic support, information and advocacy services, this role will involve responding to the needs of young survivors of sexual abuse and their families. The post holder will be expected to have a creative and needs-led approach throughout their practice.

Experience of delivering one to one support is essential alongside experience of assessing and responding to risk. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders is necessary as we are looking for someone who will value partnership working and is proactive in sensitively working alongside others to best meet the needs of young survivors and their families.

Only females need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Successful applicants subject to PVG.

Only females need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Successful applicants subject to PVG.

Annual Leave Entitlement – 31 days plus 11 public holidays pro rata

To provide high-quality administrative and development support to the organisation, ensuring the effective delivery of advocacy services and events.

This is primarily an administrative and coordination role with some involvement in supporting delivery activities. The post-holder will have direct contact with vulnerable adults and will carry out duties in line with safeguarding requirements, confidentiality, and person-centred practice.

About RSABI

RSABI provides practical, emotional and financial support to people involved in Scottish agriculture. Our mission is to work steadfastly at the heart of Scottish agriculture to improve the lives of people in farming and crofting and our services are friendly, professional and confidential.

Role Purpose

The Volunteer Coordinator will lead the recruitment, management and support of RSABI’s nationwide volunteer network. The postholder will work with volunteers of diverse ages, backgrounds and skills, ensuring they receive appropriate training, safeguarding support and regular communication.

A key part of the role is coordinating RSABI’s Plough On initiative, which brings older members of the farming community together to build friendships, reduce isolation and connect through shared interests.

This is an exciting and rewarding role for someone passionate about community engagement, wellbeing, and Scotland’s agricultural sector.

RSABI provides emotional, financial, and practical support to people in the Scottish agricultural community.

The Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC) represents over 3,500 young people across Scotland, creating opportunities for personal development, leadership, skills building, and community support.

RSABI and SAYFC are collaborating to expand and deepen the impact of the RESPECT campaign and the #AreEweOkay? wellbeing campaign across Scotland’s young farming network.

Role Purpose

The Wellbeing and RESPECT Coordinator will lead the delivery and activation of the RESPECT and #AreEweOkay? campaigns/initiatives across the Young Farmers network.

This role will include inspiring, supporting, and equipping over 70 SAYFC RESPECT Ambassadors throughout Scotland, promoting messages around:

• Mental health awareness and suicide prevention

• Alcohol and drug awareness

• Respecting others across gender, sexual orientation, and neurodiversity

• Creating safer, kinder, and more inclusive rural communities

The role requires significant collaboration, excellent communication skills, and a passion for improving the wellbeing of young people in agriculture.