Do you enjoy empowering others to make positive changes in their life?

We are seeking a new Support and Development Worker to join our diverse Community Mental Health and Wellbeing team in the Edinburgh One to One Support Service.

Support and Development Workers work alongside people to support their mental health and wellbeing through offering trauma-informed, person-centred support in short term (10 Weeks) one-to-one interventions to people living in Edinburgh to help build self-management and coping strategies.

If you have of experience of supporting people to improve their mental health and wellbeing or personal experience of self-managing your own mental health difficulties we’d love to hear from you!

Dig In is a greengrocer in the heart of Bruntsfield, Edinburgh, owned and run by the community, for the community’s own benefit.

We’ve been operating for over 12 years as the UK’s first city-based community-owned Greengrocer shop and are now seeking an enthusiastic, experienced Full-time Shop Manager.

This is a hands-on operational role where the successful Manager will lead a small, friendly, dedicated team of staff and volunteers ensuring this successful community business continues to thrive.

For more information, please refer to our website and social media (details below).

The successful candidate will be someone who aligns with our values and has the energy and vision to work with Dig In’s voluntary Management Committee to ensure Dig In continues to develop and remain sustainable for future challenges.

Can you help us with our ongoing mission?

At Capability Scotland, our mission is to deliver the highest quality services, tailored to the individual needs of disabled people. We work in partnership to create innovative solutions which enable our people to achieve their goals. We put our customers and learners at the heart of everything we do and will make sure their voices are heard loud and clear.

We love what we do here and are looking to recruit a Care and Support Manager for our Edinburgh Services.

Job Purpose:

To provide direct assistance to the Service Manager in the day-to-day operation of the our 24/7 housing support/ care at home and Short Break Services.

Main Activities

1. Provide management support and direction to Team Leader and/or staff in their delivery of Care and Support to customers
2. Support the Service Manager, Team Leader and staff in meeting the requirements of organisational policy and procedure
3. Meet Regulatory Requirements (e.g. Care Inspectorate, SSSC)
4. Identify, quantify, and direct Customer requirements through their individualised budgets and costed support plans
5. Undertake Investigations and Risk Assessments
6. Manage Budgetary and Financial Controls, including SDS, ILF and Personalised Budgets and Care Plans that result thereof.
7. Service Promotion and Development
8. This role may also include:

- 8.1.Prescribed duties and responsibilities of the Service Manager delegated down to the Care and Support Manager.

- 8.2.Deputise in the absence of the Service Manager

We currently support two individuals with disabilities to live independently in their own bright, fully adapted home in Currie, Edinburgh. Each person has their own bedroom, with comfortable shared living and bathroom spaces.

In addition, we support two to three individuals each year through short‑break stays in our Edinburgh flats, located in Wester Hailes and on Fords Road. These breaks provide valuable respite for families from the demands of daily caring. This support is offered on a regular basis throughout the year and is available to individuals who also access our day support services.

Thank you for your interest in the Service Manager role at Four Square Scotland. This is a great time to join our team. We are ambitious for the people we support and we work to empower them to expect and experience a better future. This role is key to that ambition. Our Visiting Support Team work with people in the community who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. As a Service Manager, you will lead a team of eight to support people to access stable housing and sustain their tenancies.

Scottish Refugee Council is seeking a skilled Data & Impact Officer to join our team. The Data and Impact Officer will be responsible for implementing systems that collate data and evidence to monitor outcomes and demonstrate the impact of the work of Scottish Refugee Council. The role will support data gathering, recommend improvements to existing systems and contribute to Scottish Refugee Council’s aim to lead a step-change in evidence and experience informed policy and service development.

The post holder will be part of a small team, working closely with Senior Management, collaborating across the organisation and with a range of external stakeholders including, funders, suppliers, independent evaluators and partners, to ensure appropriate and robust monitoring tools and systems are in place to measure outcomes and capture learning and impact.

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.

Employee benefits package

• 39 days of leave (including public holidays)
• Progressive salary structure
• Flexible working options
• Training and development opportunities
• Union recognition
• Fresh fruit, tea & coffee in office
• Enhanced pay benefits
• Enhanced pension
• Counselling & coaching service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care scheme
• Death in service & 24-hour GP service

Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.

If successful, you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of your start date. After registration, there is a requirement to be qualified and to maintain professional learning, which we will support you to achieve.

Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What we offer:

Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Full time & Part time hours available
• Double pay for festive bank holidays
• Long service awards
• Fully funded SVQ3
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
• Inhouse training programmes
• Significant Gym discounts
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union
• £200 refer a friend scheme

And many more!

About the Role:

This Support Worker role at our Kilmarnock Whatriggs Service involves working on a rota covering set day and back shifts weekly, including select weekend work. This role is full time, involves 35 hours of work per week and is based at a service supporting care-experienced young people between the ages of 16-25.

Main Responsibilities:

As a Support Worker, you’ll work as part of a team in providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for the people who use our services. You’ll do this by providing practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives. The Support Worker will:

• work as part of a team providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for homeless people.
• support, review, monitor and evaluate through our case management system, to achieve a positive person-centred outcome for the people we work with in line with organisational, statutory and legislative requirements.
• maintain and update all recording systems and documentation in line with relevant policies, procedures and practice guidelines, including the occupancy agreement, within required timeframes.
• provide, plan and facilitate key work meetings, key work sessions, meetings, reviews and other internal/external meetings in conjunction with the person’s support plan.
• provide general advocacy and advice to the people we support, including assistance to enable them to meet the conditions of their occupancy agreements.

To find out more about being a Support Worker, click the link below:

Support Worker Role Profile

About You:

• To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
• Ideally, possess 1 year of experience of working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour which can be from personal, voluntary and/or professional experience.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and the Associations policies and procedures.
• Ability to relate empathetically to people and recognise their right to choice and independence.
• Ability to work flexibly and as a lone worker.
• Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
• Ideally, hold and SVQ level 2 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 3.

We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Managers you will be able to develop in your career.

Glasgow Association for Mental Health Compassionate Distress Response Service

Glasgow Association for Mental Health is one of the principal providers of community mental health services in Greater Glasgow. We are commissioned by Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership to deliver a Compassionate Distress

Response Service (CDRS) for people in distress who do not require medical or clinical intervention.

We would like to recruit for our Primary Care In Hrs Pathway. This pathway takes referral form for GPs and their Primary Care Team. The In-Hrs service operates 5 days a week Monday to Friday 9pm -4.30pm.

The service operates from our GAMH Head Office, St Andrews by the Green, 33 Turnbull Street, Glasgow G1 5PR

We wish to appoint the following:

2.0 x Distress Response Workers

IN HRS service – (REF: DRW/INHRS)

Full Time Equivalent is 35 hours per/week: Mon to Fri 9am – 4.30pm

Salary - £26,586 per annum

Post is up to 31st March 2027 (may be extended dependent on funding)

Key Skills: Good communication skills to be able to work effectively with referrers and individuals using the service. Compassionate listening, be able to alleviate individual’s feelings of distress. Be highly resourceful in supporting individuals i.e., identifying coping strategies, self-management techniques and onward referral where appropriate. Be confident and competent to apply risk assessment, safety planning, and escalation processes where appropriate. SVQ 3 or equivalent or willingness towards achieving this qualification is essential. GAMH aims to promote equality of opportunity in service delivery as well as in employment practice. To achieve this, we positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Accordingly, if you have any requirements regarding your application, please contact Laura Middell on 0141 552 5592. Appointment is subject to receipt of two satisfactory references. All staff will have Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Membership/Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check completed before any client contact commences.

The Communications Lead role is a delivery-focused position responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing agreed external communications activity for Plan Vivo. The role supports visibility, clarity, and consistency across channels, and plays a key part in translating agreed priorities into well-managed communications plans, outputs, and campaigns, without owning organisational strategy, advocacy, or public affairs.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. This is a hybrid (office/home-based) role with an expectation for regular presence (at least once per month) in our Edinburgh-based office.

What does the role involve?

• External communications delivery and planning;
• Content coordination and production;
• Digital channels and performance;
• Events and campaigns coordination;
• Media support (delivery only);
• Internal coordination.

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 support and develop the missional activity of Culloden & Ardersier Parish Church. You will have a passion for, and relevant experience of, outreach to the local community and working to grow children and youth ministry.

Are you passionate about supporting people to turn their ideas into impactful, sustainable enterprises? Do you thrive on building relationships and helping others overcome challenges? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Firstport is Scotland’s agency for start-up social entrepreneurs. We are looking for a Relationship Manager to help strengthen our regional presence and ensure individuals and communities can access high‑quality, people-centred support to explore, test and grow social enterprise ideas. This role is central to how Firstport shows up across the East of Scotland, from Dundee to the Borders. You will spend time meeting people in their own communities, representing Firstport, building trusted relationships, and ensuring our programmes remain visible, accessible and responsive to local needs.

About you

We’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills, particularly in face‑to‑face and community‑based settings. You will be confident engaging with and supporting people from diverse backgrounds, with a strong understanding of the issues affecting communities across the East of Scotland.

The ideal candidate will combine strong relationship‑building skills with sound judgement and effective decision‑making. Experience of assessing funding applications or similar processes is highly desirable, alongside a genuine passion for social enterprise and making a real difference at a grassroots level.