It has never been a better time to join our dynamic Community Fundraising Team who are dedicated to providing support and advice to thousands of individuals, groups, local businesses to fundraise and take part in events.
Parkinson's UK has recently made a huge investment to help us deliver our strategy for our community. Our strategic aims are focused on improving access to health and care; improving our community offer and continuing with our groundbreaking research. As a result of our investment new Community Fundraiser positions have been created to support the growing numbers of supporters, groups and local business opportunities.
As a Community Fundraiser, with expert relationship building skills, you’ll be responsible for engaging with current and potential new supporters within this area to generate leads to raise funds for the charity.
We are delighted to be offering a full time role in the East & Highlands of Scotland
This position is home based and you will be required to travel across the East of Scotland and the Highlands.
What you’ll do:
What you’ll bring:
This is a role with an opportunity to make a real impact!
The successful candidate will be required to:
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
Job Introduction
As Policy & Public Affairs Manager you’ll help us achieve our vision of a world where diabetes does no harm. Leading on the development and delivery of policy, public affairs and influencing activity you’ll work alongside people living with, and at risk of, diabetes and collaborate with colleagues within the Scotland team and across the UK to drive change.
We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.
Role Responsibility
You’ll work closely with the National Director to influence MSPs, ministers, government officials and senior leaders within the NHS to deliver on our strategic objectives. You’ll make sure that our Diabetes UK policy positions work in a Scottish context and deliver campaigns to turn these positions into action. You’ll produce policy reports, consultation responses and briefings. You’ll keep up to date with what’s happening across Scotland and the rest of the UK in health, horizon scanning to identify issues affecting people living with diabetes.
The Ideal Candidate
You’ve got experience of working in an influencing role in Scottish government, Parliament and ideally the health system. You can build strong relationships with a wide range of people and use these relationships to influence change. You’re great at communicating verbally and can produce top-notch reports as well as compelling cases for change. You’ve got an eye for detail and can translate complex data and policy to help inform our strategic decisions. You’re up for joining a small team at a time of change and being part of shaping our future direction.
Package Description
What we can offer you:
*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.
About the Company
For nearly 5 million people with diabetes in the UK, there’s no day off. At Diabetes UK, we fight day in, day out for better care, treatment and support. We won’t stop until diabetes can do no harm.
With more people than ever living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing type 2, our work has never been more needed. We make sure they get the care and support needed to live well with diabetes and avoid devastating complications.
We fund critical research, which has led to life-changing discoveries – like the first insulin pen and programmes to put type 2 diabetes into remission. Now, we want to do this for everyone and find a cure.
We can’t do any of this without you. Our staff are passionate and determined about helping everyone affected by diabetes. For over 85 years, they’ve been behind vital policy changes, as well as new treatments and technologies to make living with diabetes easier every day.
But there’s more to do. And you can be part of it.
We’re a really diverse bunch and we recognise and respect your value as an individual. As well as helping people with diabetes, you’ll be part of one of the top 30 Best UK Charities to Work For, and one of the top 75 Best Large Companies in London.
We’re committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and we need our staff and volunteers to support this.
Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. Join us today, and together, we can make that a reality.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Communications and Policy department at the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). If you have an interest in public policy and presenting information in an engaging and informed way, then this is the role for you.
Your role will be to support the SSSC’s approach to policy and equality by monitoring key policy and parliamentary activities to identify reports, consultations or other initiatives that are relevant to the SSSC. You’ll work with the Policy and Equality Team to develop briefings setting out how our work supports national policy priorities. You’ll also help us to report on how we deliver on our statutory duties such as the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) and as a corporate parent.
Who we are
We are the independent regulator for social service workers in Scotland. Our work means the people of Scotland can count on social work, social care and children and young people services being provided by a trusted, skilled and confident workforce.
We protect the public by registering people working in social work, social care and children and young people services, setting standards for their practice, conduct, training and education and by supporting their professional development. Where people fall below the standards of practice and conduct, we can investigate and take action.
What you need to succeed
You will hold a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or relevant Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) level 7 award in in Business Administration, Social Sciences or similar.
You will have experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel to develop and manage our work. You will be flexible in your approach and able to manage changing priorities or demands. You will have some knowledge or understanding of the role of Scottish Government and the SSSC.
Why work for us
We are an ambitious, enthusiastic and supportive organisation. With around 300 employees, you can really make an impact here. We offer a generous salary, flexible working arrangements, a full range of benefits, local government pension scheme and up to 43 days holiday (dependent on service).
You can find out more about the benefits of working here on our website.
Our office is in Dundee, and we have an agile working policy which means you can work at home or in the office. We are happy to discuss individual arrangements depending on job requirements (such as being in the office for training events and meetings etc).
We do meet in the office regularly (at least once a month) as well as being there for other meetings, training and work commitments.
Are you interested in travel health? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your administration and customer service skills in a friendly small team environment? Would you like to join Scotland’s leading provider of medical, psychological and travel health support and contribute to the preventative health care of those committed to making a positive difference in the world and travelling overseas for work or leisure?
If so, this may be an ideal opportunity for you!
About HealthLink360
Founded in 1983, HealthLink360 is a Scottish charity and Scotland’s leading provider of medical, psychological and travel health support to mission and aid agency workers and volunteers who undertake overseas work in challenging and often hostile environments; as well as those who work within the UK. Delivered with care and empathy, we provide health and resilience support at every stage of an individual’s mission, journey or assignment and our vision is for a flourishing and effective global caring community who are making a positive difference in the world.
Our travel clinic is based at Carberry near Edinburgh and is open 3 days per week (currently Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday). Regulated by Healthcare Improvement Scotland, we provide individual tailored travel health consultations, travel health advice and vaccinations to clients travelling for both work and leisure. Our clients consist of mission and humanitarian agencies and their personnel, GAP year organisations, those in church leadership, families, young people as well as members of the general public.
You can read more about us on our website at healthlink360.org
About the role
We’re looking for a new Travel Clinic Administrator to join our team. The role, which is based in our Carberry travel clinic will see you handling all stages of a client’s booking – from responding to an initial enquiry, arranging clinic appointments through to invoicing and taking payments. Additional responsibilities include liaison with agency and corporate clients, ordering of clinic supplies and ensuring client records on our clinical software. A strong candidate will have opportunity to take on additional responsibilities and to develop within the role.
Bringing demonstrable previous relevant experience, you’ll have excellent communication skills and will be excited to contribute to HealthLink360’s vision and mission. Computer literacy is essential and you’ll be able to work on your own initiative without close supervision, as part of a small team. You’ll be self-motivated and innovative, will have attention to detail and good organisational and time-management skills. And of course, you’ll be willing to work under our Christian ethos and values of care, compassion, stewardship, service and respect.
A job description and person specification are available via: healthlink360.org/vacancies
Why work at HealthLink360?
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to shape a new role and coordinate a new project, leading on its development over three years?
Are you looking for a job where every day is different and you work in a team to make a real difference to young people’s lives?
Are you able to lead groups and work one-to-one with young people, connecting them with the green space and supporting their skills development and next steps?
If so, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!
About the service
Our Green Skills Centre offers group training and development work to young people and other groups at risk of experiencing homelessness. We realise that many 'at risk' groups can suffer from a nature deficit and sense of disconnection which can intensify and compound the struggles people face. We aim to be a restorative and supportive influence. We offer workshops, accredited training and client-led learning pathways. Our learning work includes sustainable horticulture, market gardening, woodland skills, peer-mentoring and outdoor-education.
About the post
This is an exciting opportunity to be coordinate and help shape our new Green Skills project. You will work closely with the Green Skills Centre team to deliver courses to recent school leavers, many of whom are likely to have gained few qualifications while at school. You will ensure young people are supported throughout the course and will build relationships with each group. The role will include recruitment for the course and ensuring all delivery is done in a person-centred way. You will work with the young people during and after the course to identify the most appropriate next step for them such as further education, training or secure employment.
About you
You will be experienced in working with young people and have experience, or an understanding of mental health and the challenges young people face when leaving school.
Your ability to build excellent working relationships will enable you to motivate young people to engage with the service. You should also have an interest in green skills, land, animals and the environment.
This is a varied role that will require you to be well organised, able to work on your own initiative; and be positive, creative and flexible in providing support.
How we’ll support you
You’ll be working independently as part of a team with a supportive manager. We will encourage you use your creativity to innovate new activities, and support you to introduce them.
You will have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.
About us
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering all our services.
Read more about our impact and our values.
Now is an exciting time for Edinburgh Community Food. We will be launching our new strategy, Equity in Nutrition, which sets out an ambitious plan for our future at our AGM in September. We have a very skilled and motivated Board, and an effective Leadership Team in place led by Brenda Black, CEO, who joined five years ago and is driving change and transformation. We are now looking for up to three Directors to join our board.
Edinburgh Community Food is a registered charity and Company Limited by Guarantee. Our Directors set the strategic direction and review and monitor Edinburgh Community Food’s work and activities, both financial and operational, there by supporting and challenging the Management Team in meeting the organisation’s mission and vision.
Directors play a key role by bringing their own experience to inform strategy and to act as ambassadors and facilitators for the organisation. Edinburgh Community Food are seeking applications from talented individuals, who are committed to making nutrition accessible and reduce health inequalities whilst helping to enhance all areas of operation within the organisation. Directors must be capable of working with a wide range of stakeholders, be effective communicators and have strong people skills who can draw upon their own seasoned skills and experience.
The Chair of the Board may delegate certain tasks to individuals or groups of Directors. Directors must be able and willing to contribute to a wide range of activities to bring the vision of Edinburgh Community Food to life. In addition to the usual governance activity conducted by the board, such activities may include joining board sub-committees or working groups and lending their professional expertise to support and coach members of the organisation to deliver key initiatives.
Edinburgh Community Food welcome applications from a wide range of sectors and are keen to hear from those who are passionate about food and health inequalities and making a difference in your community. We are also keen to hear from people from marginalised and under-represented communities.
Edinburgh Community Food create accessible and inclusive communities, and this continues to our Director appointments. Directors’ specific areas of experience that we require are below:
Directors will be required to
Home-Start Clackmannanshire is a long standing, dynamic charity, striving to ensure every young child (under 12) has the best possible start in life locally. Raising a family has never been easy; our trained volunteers and staff are there to support families through challenging times. In Scotland, Home-Starts have over 1,500 volunteers supporting over 3,500 families and 6,500 children each year through compassionate, confidential help to parents/carers when they need us most. The parents/carers we support are often overwhelmed and isolated. They may be struggling with mental health, illness, disability, multiple births, poverty, domestic abuse, separation and/or trauma. We provide a bespoke support package of 1:1 and group services for families, helping them to cope with the stresses and strains of daily life and encourage them to build the skills, confidence, and strength they need to nurture their children for years to come.
We are looking to welcome a new Family Support Group Worker to our team due to an exciting new partnership with Action for Children, to build a pre-5’s service locally for families. This is a fixed term contract, with potential for extension, funding dependent.
Purpose of the job
Home-Start Clackmannanshire and Action for Children are working in partnership, with the support of our local Child Wellbeing Partnership, to develop a communities based, group support system, providing a nurturing and educational environment for children and their parents/carers. This new service aims to enhance positive well-being, parent-child attachment, and support early childhood development, providing the foundations for children to flourish.
We are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner who is knowledgeable in child development and has experience working with children and their families in both group settings and on a one-to-one basis.
This role will work closely with our current Family Support Group Workers, supporting our aspiration to work in partnership locally to offer supportive and enriching environments for young families.
As a Family Support Group Worker, you will work closely with our team, and our partners Action for Children, to support the development of children and parents by creating fun and interesting environments/activities to enhance skills, promote emotional resilience, encourage positive behaviours and routines.
About East Lothian Foodbank
East Lothian Foodbank is at the forefront of the fight against poverty in East Lothian. We believe passionately that everyone should have the right to respect, dignity and self-determination, in a world without hunger and poverty; our advice services and campaigning activities are designed to help achieve these goals, sitting alongside our core role of providing emergency food & essentials to those who need them.
As an independent Scottish charity, we are also fortunate to be part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working towards combatting poverty and hunger across the UK.
About You
We are looking for someone to join our team, who has a similar passion for driving meaningful change in our community. As one of our key “faces” to the outside world, the role would be suited to someone with strong communication skills and relationship building skills, who is driven and well organised.
About the Role
The East Lothian Foodbank Service Co-ordinator is at the frontline of our crisis service. As the first point of contact for our service users and referral partners you must be a confident communicator who can work well managing multiple tasks in a busy environment. Duties will include processing requests for emergency food support received via phone, email and online.
You will be taking care of day-to-day contacts and building relationships with partners, service users and others with regards to our crisis service. You will be expected to handle service user and referral partner information in line with data handling policy and procedures, notifying the Foodbank Manager of specific requests or requirements.
As an emergency food service, you may be dealing with people who are often in distress so the ability to deal with people sensitively and with compassion is required. The core values of East Lothian Foodbank must always be observed and promoted to ensure we offer the best possible support.
The Service Co-ordinator must maintain good working relations, not only with our referral agents and partners, but also with our volunteers. The core values of East Lothian Foodbank must always be observed and promoted to ensure we offer the best possible support to those in food crisis.
In line with our Recruitment and Selection Policy this role will be subject to a criminal record check.
Every day people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.
By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as Policy and Campaigns Officer you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.
You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare support service is a supported self-management and community recovery model that aims to boost the health and wellbeing of the one in five people living with a chest, heart, stroke or Long Covid condition in Scotland.
We work in partnership with NHS Health boards across Scotland, helping provide better care for people who need it most.
The Policy and Campaigns officer supports our Policy and Campaigns manager and the Head of External Engagement to deliver government and parliamentary focused engagement work. You’ll advocate for access to our Community Healthcare Support Service and supported self management, support our Right to Rehab campaign, promote integrated NHS referrals and the role of third sector health organisations in the National Care Service, and work with partners across the public, private and third sectors to ensure there is No Life Half Lived in Scotland following the diagnosis of one of our conditions.
CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including: Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support and life assurance.
CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.
We are an established, respected and trusted organisation that has been rooted in the heart of our community for many years. We use relationship-focussed, play-based, interactions to focus on the wellbeing of children and families, as well as the regeneration of the local area.
We are passionate about play and what it can do for the individual, family and community. We inspire both children and families to overcome their difficulties, build strengths and resilience and fulfil their goals more effectively.
We support the people of Armadale to help shape and build their own community. Our success is dependent upon the creativeness, enthusiasm, passion, experience, knowledge and empathy of our staff. All of our work is about prevention and early intervention. We work in partnership with a wide-range of stakeholders and are well connected and trusted, both as a strategic partner, that has the pulse of the local community and as a key delivery member of the Armadale Regeneration Team.
This job has a key role within the organisation to ensure we achieve our aims, and will:
• Promote positive emotional wellbeing for our service users
• Immerse children in high quality play opportunities
• Develop & deliver our family learning and adult support groups
• Offer bespoke one-to-one family support
• Practice in a way that is Trauma Informed
• Establish and maintain strong networks & positive relationships with partner agencies
• Lead our Pantry service with dignity
• Ensure that we continue to deliver, as a key anchor agency in the local Regeneration Team
• Signpost to relevant partner agencies and maintain a sound local knowledge
• Work with colleagues to develop and maintain our outdoor space
• Be inclusive and diverse, to minimise inequalities
• Contribute to our social media presence
You will be:
• Enthusiastic, passionate and caring
• Creative, engaging and motivated
• Experienced in working with families
• Flexible in your approach to work
• Loves play and understands its importance
• Positive about working and play outdoors
• Fun loving and enthusiastic in your approach to work
• Able to establish authentic connections with people
• Professional at all times
• Experienced in working within and contributing to, multiagency teams
• Excellent at organisational skills, as this role is varied and fast paced
• Approachable and non-judgemental
• Passionate about fairness and equality
• Able to work autonomously and take ownership and responsibility for delivering results
• A reflective practitioner who is keen to develop, learn and grow
In return we offer:
• A fun workplace
• A competitive salary
• 32 days annual leave
• An organisation that is committed to ensuring staff wellbeing
• Enhanced maternity, sick pay and stakeholder pension
Qualifications/experience: No specific qualification requirement, but experience of family and partnership work, is essential