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 an Impact and Evaluation Officer you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading health charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support Service provides access to a range of supported self management and community recovery services to support people across Scotland to manage their health as well as possible and adjust to life after a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or after a stroke.

This is a key role in supporting the Service Delivery team to develop and maintain a high quality and effective insights and evaluation process to support the roll out of the Community Healthcare Support Service Model.

The CHSS Community Healthcare Support service model is a quality supported self-management and community recovery pathway informed by expertise and most importantly, by people with our conditions.

The model includes a range of interventions from clinical support services, structured and evidence based self management workshops, 1:1 community support, health information and more, which are available to everyone with our conditions. Each service is aligned with the principles of supported self management and aims to educate and support individuals to manage their chronic disease.

This model will be evaluated robustly by CHSS within each NHS board in which we work, and we will seek to demonstrate the positive impact that our service delivery can have on patient outcomes, experiences, and on the NHS & social care sector.

They will be the main point of contact for service user evaluation by ensuring that everyone who accesses our services has an opportunity to feedback on their outcomes and experiences in a way that is most accessible to them.

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”.

About the museum:

Launched in 1824, HMS Unicorn in the third oldest ship in the world still afloat and one of the six oldest ships in the world! Now a historic ship and Accredited Museum, HMS Unicorn is situated in City Quay, Dundee. Visitors can explore four decks full of history and discover the unique experience of life on board a 19th century frigate.

Mission

Our mission is to deliver a world class museum experience, work continuously to safeguard the future of HMS Unicorn, and care for our collections while making them accessible to all.

Vision

Our vision is to inspire those who visit and work with us, offering lifelong learning and engagement opportunities for our local communities and beyond.

About the role:

Unicorn celebrates its 200th anniversary this year, and we are developing Project Safe Haven, our ambitious plans to develop Dundee’s derelict East Graving Dock into a new safe harbour for Scotland’s oldest ship with facilities and amenities commensurate with Unicorn’s position as one of the most important vessels in the world. The Charity is entering a period of rapid change and development as we seek major funding toward Project Safe Haven for the first phase of activity, to 2030-2035. We’re looking for an experienced executive administrator to

provide additional support to the small management team while we embark upon this exciting journey. The Executive Administrator will provide direct support to the Executive Director and the rest of the team, which fluctuates between 8 and 11 individuals representing 5 – 6 FTE. This will also involve supporting Project Safe Haven and the Project Director, the fundraising team, and events and learning teams. The post-holder will be based at Unicorn, but there may be some flexibility as discussed with the Executive Director. The role will primarily be weekdays 9-5, with occasional weekend and evening work.

About the museum:

Launched in 1824, HMS Unicorn in the third oldest ship in the world still afloat and one of the six oldest ships in the world! Now a historic ship and Accredited Museum, HMS Unicorn is situated in City Quay, Dundee. Visitors can explore four decks full of history and discover the unique experience of life on board a 19th century frigate.

Mission

Our mission is to deliver a world class museum experience, work continuously to safeguard the future of HMS Unicorn, and care for our collections while making them accessible to all.

Vision

Our vision is to inspire those who visit and work with us, offering lifelong learning and engagement opportunities for our local communities and beyond.

The role

The role of Operations Officer ensure the smooth operation of the museum and ship, working alongside the Volunteering, Engagement and Learning Officer and the Maintenance Officer, and reporting to the Assistant Manager (Museum).

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 6 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:

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.

Main Responsibilities:

This Support Worker role working at our Clydesdale Street service in Hamilton involves working dayshift and backshift patterns over a 4-week rolling rota which includes alternative weekend work. This role involves working 20 hours per week. 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.

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.

We are looking for a passionate and proactive Young People Outreach Worker to engage with disabled young people and their families, gathering insights to inform the future design of our services. You will lead engagement activities, build meaningful relationships, and create inclusive spaces for young people to share their experiences and shape services that meet their needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build relationships with disabled young people and families.
• Facilitate workshops, events, and outreach activities.
• Amplify young people's voices within GCIL and with external stakeholders.
• Gather and analyse qualitative and quantitative data.
• Contribute to project reports and recommendations for future services.

About You:

You’ll bring experience in engaging with disabled and/or young people, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to inclusion and empowerment. You will have:

• Experience delivering services for disabled people and /or young people.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of relevant policy and rights-based approaches.
• Digital skills to enhance engagement and communication.
• A self-motivated, results-focused approach with integrity and a commitment to challenging discrimination.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference, working directly with young disabled people to inform and shape future services. Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living (GCIL) is a disabled people led organisation. Delivering a range of high-quality services, we empower and equip disabled people with the information, skills and support necessary to control their own lives and participate in society as equal citizens.

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata)
• 12½ public holidays (pro-rata)
• 6% Pension contribution
• Group Life Insurance

We are looking for a Law Director!

DIWC is looking for a Law Director to come and join us on our Board of Directors.

If you have experience and knowledge of the Scottish legal system, or charity law, we want to hear from you.

Along with experience in law we are keen to hear from women who are passionate about equality, want to break down barriers to social, economic and political engagement, and would like the opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of DIWC.

About Dundee International Women’s Centre (DIWC)

The Centre has been supporting isolated and disadvantaged women, particularly those from Black and Minority Ethnic communities, since 1969. We hold groups promoting health and social wellbeing, skills-based classes, English classes, SQA training and Employability classes, as well as running a social enterprise childcare service.

If you are passionate about making the difference in women’s lives and have experience of legal systems and particularly charity law, please come and join us.

Time Commitment

The time commitment for this role can be up to 8 hours per month. This consists of attending Board Meetings on the first Monday of each month which usually last 2 hours in the early evening. These meetings alternate between in person in the centre and online on TEAMS. Board sub-committee meetings also take place outside of monthly board meetings, and are less frequent.

In addition to attending meetings, time would be required to read and study all papers and reports in advance of meetings along with attending an annual AGM.

At a time of continued financial pressure on individuals and families across Scotland, this is your chance to help ease that burden by joining the Impact Team at Citizens Advice Scotland as our Policy Officer.

This role is unique, offering a varied policy portfolio gaining key knowledge and skills on areas including financial and digital exclusion, the poverty premium, vulnerability and affordability such as social tariffs and debt repayment.

The Financial Health team focuses on supporting citizens through the ongoing cost of living crisis, improving the debt landscape as well as people’s wider financial wellbeing. The Strong Communities team focus on supporting citizens gaining connectivity, access to justice and upholding human rights.

As Policy Officer across both these teams, you will play a key role in helping Citizen Advice Scotland influence political and policy change leading to better outcomes for the people across the country. This is a superb opportunity not only to make a difference for citizens but to also learn and grow your own policy and influencing skills from extremely experienced colleagues in the both the Strong Communities and Financial Health Teams, skills that will benefit you throughout your career.

Policy at CAS

Using our wealth of data generated by our bureaux, we develop evidence-based policy which is grounded in the experience of our clients. Using our knowledge of national policy, we engage policymakers across Parliament, Government (both central and local) and stakeholder organisations to influence change in policy, law and practice as well as to empower individuals and communities.

In this role, you will work closely with both Policy Managers on the following areas:

• Affordability and Connectivity– Seeking improvements in the external environment in light of data poverty and access to banking services as barriers to inclusion, both digitally and financially. This includes promoting affordable social tariffs on the market and making products and services affordable in the first instance to ensure accessibility for all.
• Vulnerability – Driving calls for change in support for consumers with vulnerable circumstances and ensuring good practice across all sectors through enshrined good consumer protection.

Both workplans for Strong Communities and Financial Health, represents a great opportunity for any policy officer, experienced or otherwise to develop, major policy positions in both spaces, developing key relationships across each sector separately and where they interlink, giving that these issues routinely go hand in hand.

Your focus will be to collaborate with external stakeholders and advocate for change at a national level. This will involve using your policy skills to represent CAS on relevant Government groups and develop excellent relationships within the CAB network, engaging with them in your work and utilising their experience to better inform policy.

The Citizens Advice Network in Scotland

Scotland’s Citizens Advice Network is the largest advice service in the country which empowers people in every corner of Scotland through our local bureaux and national services by providing free, confidential, impartial and independent advice. We use people’s real-life experiences to influence policy and drive positive change. We are on the side of people in Scotland who need help, and we change lives for the better.

The Citizens Advice network is made up of 59 local CABs, each its own independent charity, the Extra Help Unit, a group of specialist case workers dealing with energy advice, and Citizens Advice Scotland as the membership body itself. We provide advice across over 200 locations and deliver 12 national advice projects for UK and Scottish Government including the Money Talks advice service and the Help to Claim Universal Support advice service.

We believe that every citizen should have access to free, impartial and confidential advice that helps them make informed decisions, whenever they need it and however they choose to access it.

During 2022-23, the entire Citizens Advice Network helped over 187,000 individuals and unlocked £142 million for people through things like social security payments and employment entitlements. Our extensive footprint is important in helping us understand how issues impact locally and nationally across the county and the different impacts that policies can have in different areas.

Citizens Advice Scotland is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and flexible working arrangements to support all our staff. We are also committed to equality of opportunity for all and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Employee benefits

Citizens Advice Scotland offers excellent terms and conditions. We want our people to have a great work life balance and we have designed our working practices and benefits to support this. Here are some of things our employees benefit from: a 35-hour full time working week, 40 days annual leave, genuine flexibility in working hours with a flexi-time system, and hybrid working opportunities for every role. For more details of some of the other benefits on offer to our employees, please see the section on employee benefits in the job pack.

Citizens Advice Scotland is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and flexible working arrangements to support all our staff. We are also committed to equality of opportunity for all and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

CAS provides options for hybrid working to allow employees to balance their time attending the office with time working from home. The number of days you will be able to work from home each week will be dependent on your job role and can be discussed as part of the recruitment process.

Purpose of Job

Support the Administrator (Accredited Training) and provide effective and efficient administrative support for all aspects of ARC Scotland’s training activities including the provision of regulated qualifications.

In conjunction with the Administrator (Accredited Training) maintain systems, protocols and procedures of all administrative functions within the training department.

Full details are available in the job description below.

The Management Assistant at ROSSWA will play a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the charity by assisting the Operations Manager with a wide range of administrative tasks. This position involves contributing to smooth and efficient reporting, record-keeping, and planning processes essential to the charity's day-to-day functioning. The postholder will assist in managing schedules, coordinating tasks, and maintaining accurate records that align with the charity’s mission and goals. This role offers a supportive environment for individuals seeking to develop their skills in administration and operations, making it an ideal opportunity for a working mum or someone looking for a trainee position.

To request an informal call to further discuss this role, please text 07738 259 399 to arrange a mutually suitable time.