Embracing difference, leading change

We are seeking a dedicated Services Manager to join our Fife services’ team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who aligns with our organisational values and is passionate about driving positive change and growth. If you are enthusiastic and committed to making a difference, we invite you to explore this role.

At Scottish Autism our organisational values are Collaboration, Compassion, Change Makers and Contribution. These values are at the heart of everything we do.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and forward-thinking organisation. We utilise and promote a coaching model to develop the autonomy of our teams. Successful candidates must possess strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills, approachable and friendly, you will provide and maintain a quality service, where the focus will be on developing skills, strategies of intervention and maximising independence for those we support. You will have demonstrable experience of liaising with multi-disciplinary teams, developing and auditing various care and/or support plans, risk management, people management, and developing close links in the local community, promoting the service and the organisation. A confident and inspiring leader who seeks to motivate staff to achieve the best possible outcomes for the individuals that we support.

As the Services Manager you will be the Registered Manager for the Services with the Care Inspectorate. One of the key outcomes for this role will include managing the direct service provision of a group of services to the highest quality and maintaining these services as autism specific. The successful candidate will also manage the financial and budgetary targets involved in the provision of these services and participate in the planning, update and review of these budgets.

Suitable candidates will have a relevant qualification as set by the SSSC such as SVQ level 4 in Health/Social Care and the Leadership in Management and Care Award; coupled with experience in a management role.

Scottish Autism offers you a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• 32 days holiday (which increases to 37 with your length of service)
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Various discounts via our discount platform and corporate partnerships
• Sector leading training from day one
• Non-contributory life assurance scheme
• Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)

Find out more about our comprehensive benefits package HERE

This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check. Please note, the successful candidate will be required to update their SSSC registration within 3 months of starting in post. Scottish Autism cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.

Full UK Driving License preferred

We are OnFife – Fife’s largest cultural organisation. OnFife is a non-profit, uniting many of Fife’s theatres, museums, libraries and more – under one vision and one goal. We are champions of culture and guardians of heritage. We spark curiosity, connect people to stories and reinvest every penny back into Fife – shaping and inspiring culture along the way.

We work with a huge range of partners, artists and creatives and our spaces are some of Fife’s favourite places. An ambitious leadership-oriented charity, we’re built on strong values, and those values make us who we are – Fearless, Inviting, Fair and Exciting.

The Role

OnFife is looking for an ambitious and experienced Sponsorship & Funding Manager to lead the development and delivery of our sponsorship and fundraising strategy.

This is a key strategic role, responsible for growing both restricted and unrestricted income across a diverse portfolio including trusts and foundations, corporate sponsorship, individual giving, crowdfunding and public appeals. Working closely with senior colleagues across the Trust, you will help secure vital funding that enables creativity, culture and community impact across Fife.

You can view the full job spechere.

About You

You will bring:

• Degree-level education (SCQF Level 9) or equivalent experience
• At least three years’ proven success in fundraising, ideally within the charity or cultural sector
• Strong experience of securing funding from trusts, foundations and businesses
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce persuasive, high-quality bids and proposals
• Strategic thinking skills and the ability to spot opportunities and innovate income streams
• Experience of relationship management with donors, partners and stakeholders
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to work with senior leaders, Board members and external partners
• A genuine interest in culture, creativity and community impact in Scotland

Key responsibilities

You will:

• Develop, lead and deliver a comprehensive Sponsorship & Fundraising Strategy aligned to OnFife’s strategic ambitions
• Identify, research and secure funding from trusts, foundations, corporates, statutory bodies and major donors
• Lead on writing compelling funding bids, sponsorship proposals and donor communications
• Manage and grow fundraising programmes including crowdfunding, Friends schemes, Adopt a Seat, appeals and legacy giving
• Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, sponsors, partners and stakeholders
• Work collaboratively across OnFife to identify funding priorities and develop strong, fundable projects
• Monitor income performance, manage budgets and targets, and report to senior management and the Board
• Ensure fundraising activity complies with best practice, legislation and data protection requirements
• Act as an advocate and ambassador for OnFife at external events and networks

What we offer

• The opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of culture in Fife
• A collaborative, values-led organisation
• Professional autonomy and scope to innovate
• Flexible / hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive salary and local government pension scheme

Join our team as a Specialist Harm Reduction Worker in Fife.

Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people’s lives? Our team in Fife is looking for a Specialist Harm Reduction Worker to join them in providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are enthusiastic, creative and passionate about helping others, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Specialist Harm Reduction Workers play a vital role in supporting clients, providing information and advice in relation to reducing drug and alcohol related harm, including promoting safer drug use practices; working with individuals most at risk.

In this role you will provide harm reduction interventions, structured one to one work, outreach harm reduction and multi agency liaison with our partners. You will play a key role in the development of Harm Minimisation interventions in a community setting.

This is a frontline role at WithYou, where you will provide continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, key work responsibilities, and intervention delivery. You will manage an active caseload, connecting quickly with clients and ensuring they’re always treated with respect and dignity.

Essential Skills

We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. You will have demonstrable experience working within the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, or a clear motivation for wanting to work in the drug and alcohol sector. A successful track record of providing efficient and reliable customer service is essential.

You will be highly organised, have excellent communication skills, and be able to manage your time effectively. You will work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure a high-quality service is maintained. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do and has a positive and engaging approach to our clients and key stakeholders.

To be successful in this role you will:

• have experience of working in a health, social care, or related setting
• have knowledge and understanding of delivering evidence-based interventions
• have experience of delivering group work, specifically in outreach and community settings
• have knowledge of health and safety, including assessing clients in high-risk situations
• have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike
• be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise your work
• be comfortable using IT and digital media
• able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion and be happy to support other With You locations when needed

As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. WithYou is all about working with our clients to find the right path for them to get to where they want to be, and you will be joining an amazing team of people who go the extra mile to make that happen. Working within one of our services is always busy, sometimes challenging, but always rewarding.

Company Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• Auto-enrollment into We Are With You’s pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
• Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
• We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period

Mission Statement

Our long-term vision is to end youth homelessness. Our more immediate mission is to ensure that every young person in Scotland has access to expert youth specific services to assist them to avoid, resolve and move on from homelessness, making it rare, brief, and non-recurring.

Context

Working as part of our innovative Fife Housing First for Youth Project, the Project Worker will work directly with young people aged 16-25 years to coordinate and provide emotional and practical support to avoid, resolve and move on from homelessness

Working directly with young people in their home or within a community setting the Project Worker will support young people to secure/maintain a permanent home, improve their independent living skills, access other services, manage finances and engage with resources within their communities.

The Project Worker will offer line management, guidance, and support to Support Assistants and volunteers. The Project Workers are responsible for completing support plans and risk assessments and acting as co-ordinator for any key people involved in the care and support of young people.

Richmond’s Hope was founded in 2003 in the Craigmillar area of Edinburgh and is a charity that supports children and young people aged 4-18 who have experienced a bereavement. We offer tailored one-to-one support for children and young people once a week for an average of 12 weeks. Children and young people are seen in A neutral space which is adaptable for each age and stage of development. The children who come to Richmond’s Hope have experienced the bereavement of a significant person in their life that has significantly impacted their physical and mental health.

The successful candidate for this position should have experience of working in childcare, education, health, playwork or another relevant discipline.

Richmond’s Hope will provide a comprehensive induction and training programme in preparation for starting work with bereaved young people at Richmond’s Hope.

This role will be part of our wider team at Richmond’s Hope, the Therapeutic Grief Practitioner (Community Outreach) will provide direct bereavement support to children and young people aged 4–18 years across Fife through outreach delivery in schools, community settings, family wellbeing hubs, and other appropriate locations. The postholder will provide practical and emotional support to parents and carers while also offering guidance to help them support grieving children. The role will include developing peer support opportunities for parents and carers and older siblings, such as coffee mornings and informal group sessions

Applicants should have enthusiasm and vision for the work of the organisation, excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.

Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification are all available for download on Goodmoves or you can request by email.

This post is part time for 24 hours per week. Working days to be confirmed.

We are looking for a Communications Officer to join our Leven-based team and help deliver the ambitious River Park Programme.

This role will suit a creative and collaborative communications professional who can combine strong storytelling and digital skills with meaningful environmental and community impact.

You will be the lead on the communications for the Programme, developing engaging content and campaigns that raise awareness, celebrate achievements, and encourage community participation.

With major milestones being reached and an exciting programme of community activity ahead, this is a fantastic time to join Green Action Trust and the River Park Programme.

Deafblind Scotland is the specialist charity working with deafblind people or those at risk of developing a second or dual sensory loss. Our ambitions are high for people with sensory loss, particularly those who are deafblind and we are therefore at the cutting edge of finding ways to support them to lead their most meaningful lives. The project operates in Fife to support people to access their rights so they can have a better quality of life and to reduce socio-economic and health inequalities.

The project officer will work with the carers affected by sensory impairment within this project which is part of our Connect2Support Programme. Overall ensuring the carers affected by sensory impairment, who are amongst the most disadvantaged in society, are provided with specialist support which enables them & those they care for to access their rights and navigate the systems, services and support that can improve their lives.

This project may be ideal for an early career candidate or someone seeking to move to a new field as the project is well support by the existing project team.

Options in Life is a Fife-based charity supporting young adults with autism, learning disabilities, and additional support needs. We deliver engaging social inclusion and skills development programmes that help individuals build confidence, independence, and meaningful relationships.

Role Summary

We are recruiting motivated and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our Recreation Programme, supporting young adults to take part in a wide range of community-based activities.

This is a dynamic and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will actively take part in activities while providing person-centred support to help individuals engage, achieve and enjoy new experiences.

You will support our Recreation Programme groups, who take part in full-day outings and activities each week.

The focus of the programme is to:

• Build confidence and independence
• Encourage social interaction and friendships
• Support individuals to try new and exciting experiences

This role involves being active, engaged, and hands-on, supporting individuals in real-world environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support service users to safely participate in a wide range of activities
• Encourage individuals to try new challenges and develop confidence
• Promote teamwork, inclusion, and peer support within the group
• Provide appropriate support tailored to individual needs
• Help create a safe, positive and enjoyable group environment
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, families, carers and other professionals
• Respond calmly and effectively to changing situations throughout the day

Activities May Include

• Outdoor and adventure activities such as:
  • Kayaking
  • Rock climbing
  • Cycling
  • Zip lining
• Social and recreational outings
  • Visits to zoos, farms and animal parks
  • Science centres and museums
• Group-based activities in community settings
  • Arts and crafts
  • Tenpin bowling
  • Minigolf/footgolf

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting people with autism, learning disabilities, or communication needs
• Understands autistic spectrum conditions
• Is confident, enthusiastic, and proactive
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Is patient, empathetic, and supportive
• Is reliable, non-judgemental, and respectful
• Can think on their feet and respond to unexpected situations
• Enjoys being active and working outdoors or in varied environments

Physical Requirements

Due to the nature of the role, you should be:

• Physically active and able to participate in outdoor/adventure activities
• Comfortable demonstrating activities where required to support learning and engagement

Additional Requirements

• This role is subject to an Enhanced PVG check
• A full driving licence is desirable
• Drivers may be asked to drive the organisation’s minibus (training will be provided)

Our Commitment

Options in Life is committed to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults
• Providing an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment
• Equality, diversity and inclusion in both employment and service delivery

Options in Life is a Fife-based charity supporting young adults with autism, learning disabilities, and additional support needs. We deliver a social inclusion and skills development programme through structured weekly activities, helping our service users build confidence, independence, and meaningful connections.

We are seeking a warm, motivated and reliable Support Worker to join our In-House Recreation Programme on a one-day-per-week basis.

The group meets weekly at our Cupar base (10:00am – 4:00pm). There may also be opportunities to work additional ad hoc hours, including evenings or other activity days.

This is a hands-on and rewarding role where you will actively participate in a wide range of activities while supporting young adults to engage, develop skills, and enjoy positive social experiences.

What You’ll Do

You will:

• Support and engage service users in a variety of structured activities, including:
  • Arts and crafts
  • IT sessions
  • Gardening
  • Cooking and baking
  • Light physical activities (e.g. yoga, Zumba, walking)
  • Group discussions and games
• Encourage individuals to try new activities and build confidence
• Promote teamwork, inclusion, and positive peer relationships
• Provide encouragement and appropriate support tailored to individual needs
• Help create a safe, fun and welcoming environment for all participants
• Communicate effectively with families, carers, and other professionals

At the heart of this role is helping individuals have fun, build friendships, and reach their potential.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, or communication needs
• Has a good understanding of autistic spectrum conditions
• Communicates clearly, respectfully and effectively
• Is patient, empathetic, and genuinely caring
• Is enthusiastic and able to take initiative
• Can respond calmly and confidently to unexpected situations
• Works well as part of a team while also showing leadership when needed
• Is reliable, non-judgemental, and committed to person-centred support

Additional Requirements

• This role is subject to an Enhanced PVG check

Our Commitment

Options in Life is committed to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults
• Providing an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment
• Equality, diversity and inclusion in both employment and service delivery

We are delighted to be recruiting for a Trauma Practitioner to deliver one to one support throughout Fife to survivors of rape and sexual assault. Experience of providing emotional support is essential. This is a part time 17.5 hour post, the working pattern will be Monday, Tuesday and Friday, training will take place on Wednesdays for the first eight weeks.

Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced PVG check. Candidates must have a full driving licence and car with up to date MOT and business insurance.