Drumchapel Citizens Advice Bureau is seeking new Board Members to join our governing body and support the delivery of vital advice services across Glasgow. This voluntary role offers the chance to use your skills for community benefit, gain governance experience and help shape the future of a trusted local charity. Full induction and training provided.

About Drumchapel CAB

Drumchapel Citizens Advice Bureau provides free, impartial and confidential advice to people across Glasgow. We help local residents resolve issues around welfare benefits, debt, housing, employment and more — empowering individuals and improving quality of life in our community.

As a leading advice provider in the Glasgow area, we’re supported by a dedicated Board of Directors (Trustees) who bring strategic vision, professional insight and community knowledge. We are now seeking new members to join our Board and help shape the future direction of our organisation.

The Role

As a Board Member, you will play an active part in ensuring that Drumchapel CAB remains effective, accountable and sustainable.

You’ll work collectively with fellow Trustees and the Bureau Manager to:

• Provide strategic leadership and sound governance
• Support the management team to deliver high-quality advice services
• Contribute to decision-making that influences the Bureau’s future direction
• Promote our work within the community and wider networks

Board meetings are held every two months, typically lasting around two hours. Trustees may also choose to join sub-committees or short-term working groups.

What You’ll Gain

• A meaningful opportunity to make a difference in your local community
• Free training and development in charity governance and leadership
• The chance to meet new people and expand your professional network
• Experience of strategic decision-making within a respected local charity

Who We’re Looking For

Membership is open to anyone aged 18 or over who lives or works in Glasgow (G1–G15) or neighbouring areas.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those who share our commitment to fairness, inclusion and service excellence.

You don’t need previous Board experience — we’ll provide a full induction and ongoing support.

We’re particularly interested in applicants with experience or insight in any of the following areas:

• Finance or accountancy
• HR and people management
• Fundraising or business development
• Community engagement or public service delivery
• Legal, policy or compliance

About Money Advice Scotland

The times we live through are frequently described as unprecedented.

A century pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis has magnified and entrenched inequality.

But it has also shown that change can happen rapidly and can make a real difference.

We need change. We need new ideas when old solutions cannot solve new problems.

Money Advice Scotland is Scotland’s money charity. Our mission is to be the driving force towards financial wellbeing for the people of Scotland.

We believe we will achieve this by supporting the advice workforce, empowering citizens to get help and support, and advocating for fairer policy.

About the role

Our Financial Wellbeing Team works towards the strategic aim of improving financial health and wellbeing.

We do this by delivering evidence-based money guidance to several audiences, including schools, colleges, communities, and workplaces.

We also deliver financial wellbeing training to professionals, administer our e-learning modules and create a wide range of digital resources so that people can access financial information in a format that is most suited to their needs.

Full details are available in the job description below.

About Money Advice Scotland

The times we live through are frequently described as unprecedented.

A century pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis has magnified and entrenched inequality.

But it has also shown that change can happen rapidly and can make a real difference.

We need change. We need new ideas when old solutions cannot solve new problems.

Money Advice Scotland is Scotland’s money charity. Our mission is to be the driving force towards financial wellbeing for the people of Scotland.

We believe we will achieve this by supporting the advice workforce, empowering citizens to get help and support, and advocating for fairer policy.

About the role

Our Financial Wellbeing Team works towards the strategic aim of improving financial health and wellbeing.

We do this by delivering evidence-based money guidance to several audiences, including schools, colleges, communities, and workplaces.

We also deliver financial wellbeing training to professionals, administer our e-learning modules and create a wide range of digital resources so that people can access financial information in a format that is most suited to their needs.

This role will be a key part of the team offering prevention approaches with communities, schools and individuals. In addition it will provide follow-up after a financial solution to ensure sustainable outcomes.

This role involves a new and innovative prevention approach thanks to funding from the Robertson Trust.

Full details are available in the job description below.

We are looking for a dedicated and motivated individuals to join our team. Y sort it Young Carers Service supports young carers aged between 8-18 years across West Dunbartonshire.

This exciting post offers a unique opportunity to work with Young Carers within school, home & community based settings. The role of the Young Carer Support Worker will be to support young carers in making informed choices around issues that are important to them, through one to one, group work sessions & respite.

You will be offering and completing Young Carers Statements (Assessments), developing support plans, providing advice and information, training and group work to support young carers with their caring role.

Young carers are supported through a range of measures to alleviate the caring role and your role will be to work closely with schools, partner agencies and family members to ensure they are able to be a young person first and foremost.

You will be active at providing support and encouragement, helping them to overcome challenges and /or barriers working towards goals to improve their learning, skills and personal development. Offering guidance, rights based information, creating learning opportunities. You will be developing support plans, providing advice and information, training and peer support. Your role will be to work closely with schools, partner agencies and family members.

The post holder should be flexible as the actual times of work will involve working, evenings, school holidays and weekends. The post holder should be flexible as the actual times of work may change to respond to the demands of the work of the Young Carers Service including overnight stays for respite.

The Yard is an award-winning charity that runs adventure play services for children with disabilities and/or additional support needs and their families across Scotland.

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager who is passionate about driving positive change at The Yard. You will bring the expertise and gravitas to influence and support senior leadership on HR and cultural initiatives.

About the role:

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring The Yard maintains the roles, skills and experience to deliver on its strategic priorities

• Measure employee engagement and agree action plans to develop and improve organisational culture

• Ensuring our recruitment policies and processes embody our values and enable us to recruit people with the skills and qualities to meet our goals

• Developing and managing our renumeration policy

About you:

This job is for you if you have:

• Proven experience of HR management

• Can lead by example, fostering a culture of trust and respect

• Excellent communication and relationship building skills

• Ability to develop HR strategies aligning with our strategic plan

If our ethos inspires you and you are eager to bring your knowledge and experience to a team that is deeply committed to our purpose, we would love to have you on board.

If you would like to discuss the role with our Director of Resources, please let us know and we can arrange a call.

About Us

Baltic Street Adventure Playground (BSAP) is a free, child-led adventure playground in Glasgow’s East End. We’re a democratic space where children make decisions about what happens each day through play, exploration, and creativity. We provide free meals, snacks, and a welcoming community environment that supports freedom, confidence, and wellbeing.

The Role

We’re looking for a Playworker to join our team, taking a lead role in our Afterschool Project. The project collects children from local schools and walks them safely to Baltic Street Adventure Playground, where they take part in free play, creative activities, games, and outdoor fun until collected by their parents or carers.

In addition to supporting the Afterschool Project, the role will also include working on the playground as a Playworker during regular opening hours, contributing to the wider day-to-day running of the site and supporting children’s play across all sessions.

You’ll play an important part in ensuring the project and playground run safely and smoothly while supporting children to explore, make choices, and lead their own play.

Applications are invited for experienced Benefits & Debt Advisers to advise on benefits, income maximisation, debt management and sustaining accommodation. The successful applicants will form part of a team working from base and in other locations within the city. It is essential to have a thorough knowledge of the benefits system, income maximisation and some experience of debt management to Type II. A proven record of case work in Money Advice with vulnerable clients is required. Familiarity of the voluntary sector would be an advantage.

The post holders will be expected to deal effectively and efficiently with clients, maintain full case records, statistics and reports on activities.

Join Our Board – Trustee Opportunities at Soundplay Projects

Soundplay Projects creates playful, creative and accessible experiences for children and young people through sound, music and technology. As we grow, we’re inviting new trustees to join our Board and help shape a future rooted in creativity, care and inclusion.

We’re looking for people who believe in shared leadership, thoughtful governance and the power of play. You don’t need previous trustee experience for all roles, just curiosity, care and a commitment to our mission.

Trustee Roles

Board Chair

Supporting the collective leadership of the Board, helping trustees work well together and ensuring Soundplay remains well-governed, strategic and values-led.

Treasurer / Finance Lead

Providing oversight and guidance on Soundplay’s financial health, sustainability and long-term planning, helping the Board understand and steward resources confidently.

HR & Safeguarding Trustee

Supporting strong people practices and safeguarding, ensuring Soundplay is a safe, fair and nurturing environment for staff, volunteers and young people.

Fundraising & Partnerships Trustee

Helping develop sustainable income through relationships, fundraising strategy and philanthropic support.

Marketing & Communications Trustee

Strengthening Soundplay’s voice, visibility and reach through thoughtful, inclusive and engaging communications.

Digital & Technology Trustee

Providing insight and oversight around digital systems, safety, infrastructure and innovation.

Trustee – Lived Experience / Community Voice

Bringing lived experience to the Board to ensure Soundplay’s decision-making remains grounded, accessible and representative of the communities we serve.

What it means to be a Soundplay Trustee

As a trustee, you will help guide Soundplay’s direction, support strategic thinking and contribute to a culture of care, creativity and collaboration. You will work alongside other trustees and the staff team to ensure the organisation remains ethical, sustainable and responsive to the people it serves.

We are particularly keen to hear from people who bring diverse perspectives, lived experience and voices underrepresented in governance spaces.

Support & Access

We are committed to making this experience welcoming and accessible. Support includes:

• Full induction and governance training
• Buddy trustee support
• Hybrid and accessible meeting options
• Expenses covered

We’re looking for an organised and proactive Operations Officer to support the smooth running of our charity. In this role, you’ll coordinate day-to-day operations including inbox and CRM management, school enquiries and bookings, organisational calendars, and team meeting logistics. You’ll help maintain and update our websites, handle communications such as newsletters and teacher updates, and support systems development to improve efficiency. You’ll also oversee travel bookings, stock management, and identify opportunities for professional learning. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-driven, adaptable, and capable of maintaining accuracy in a fast paced environment.

About our charity - Time for Inclusive Education (TIE)

We are an education charity working with schools to address the prejudice, stereotypes and stigma that can lead to homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying. We work with national education partners, deliver services for teachers and learners in schools and communities, and develop teaching and curriculum resources.

Our core work focuses on the implementation of Scotland’s National Approach to LGBT Inclusive Education.

We manage the national platform lgbteducation.scot and deliver the national two-stage professional learning course ‘Delivering LGBT Inclusive Education’ on behalf of the Scottish Government. We also deliver workshops for primary and secondary school pupils, and create quality teaching resources.

We also run the Digital Discourse Initiative with international partners, a new programme complementing our core work which provides schools with tools and strategies to address the growing impact of disinformation, online hate, and prejudicial conspiracy narratives.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

As our Operations Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the organisation. You will handle core operational functions including organisational inboxes, our CRM system, school enquiries, and the main organisational calendar. You will support internal coordination by organising team meeting agendas, scheduling planning sessions, and maintaining systems that keep our work flowing efficiently.

You will also contribute to the development and upkeep of our websites, ensuring content, resources, and news are accurate and up to date. The role includes supporting the planning and delivery of events, coordinating logistics, communications, and on the day operations.

Communications and stakeholder engagement form another part of the role, including sending updates via Mailchimp, handling teacher communications, and identifying opportunities for news and promotional content. You will oversee stock management, travel and accommodation bookings, and help develop internal systems to streamline organisational processes.

This position requires a highly organised, detail oriented individual who can manage multiple systems, prioritise tasks effectively, and complete work to a consistently high standard without the need for supervision.

This role is best suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is calm under pressure, communicates clearly, and has a proven track record of accuracy and operational reliability. The successful candidate will be proactive, dependable, and capable of managing competing tasks across email, calendar, website, CRM, and logistical systems.

Forgewood Housing Cooperative is a community focused registered social landlord operating in the Motherwell locality. As a landlord we not only strive to provide top quality, affordable housing but also contribute significantly to the redevelopment of the area we work within.

Forgewood Housing Co-operative has a long-standing staff sharing agreement with Garrion People’s Housing Co-operative (based in Gowkthrapple, Wishaw). Both co-ops own and operate modern community facilities in the heart of the communities we work within to assist us in the regeneration of the areas.

The post will operate as part of our staff sharing agreement between the two co-ops and will work across both Forgewood and Gowkthrapple ensuring that administrative tasks are carried out to support the maintenance team and carry out reception duties and general administrative duties.

We are looking to recruit a temporary Administrative Assistant – Maintenance (Covering Maternity Leave) to provide a reactive repairs service to tenants over the phone and email including logging calls, assessing and recording repair requirement, arranging for access to carry out repairs, keeping tenants updated on progress of repairs.

If you share our commitment and would enjoy working within the diverse communities of Forgewood and Gowkthrapple and we would like to hear from you.