About Alternative Routes #Cashback

Our Alternative Routes service, funded by Cash Back for Communities, will work in partnership with Dumfries & Galloway Council and other community partners to provide alternative routes to young people aged 10 to 25 who are involved with or at risk of becoming involved with the criminal justice system. Our service will take a whole system approach and provide support through street work and group sessions within our community hubs in Dumfries, Annan and Stranraer. We will follow a whole family, whole community approach to ensure our young people and have increased opportunities to achieve their goals.

What we are looking for....

We are looking to recruit a Young People’s Workers to join our new Alternative Routes #Cashback Service who will work 30 hours per week based in Stranraer. These hours will be worked in line with the needs of the families and young people we will be supporting and will include evenings, weekends and public holidays. This post is currently funded until 31st January 2029 by CashBack for Communities, and we are actively seeking further funding.

We are looking for someone to join our team in who is passionate about supporting children and young people to secure the best possible outcomes as they live and grow within their communities. Our aim is to ensure that children, young people and families are supported to build on their strengths, assets and interests to develop enduring capacity and resilience. Applicants should be enthusiastic, energetic and committed and, working in a culture based on respect, integrity, innovation and the ability to challenge.

You will bring a fresh and collaborative approach and, in discussion with the management team be willing to try new approaches to ensure strong and trusting relationships are developed with families and stakeholders.

You will have relevant experience and a sound knowledge of working with young people and families within communities, including child/adult protection issues as well as having experience of working with children and young people with trauma. You will recognise the diversity of communities, how approaches differ in localities and how we adapt our approach to these changing environments. You will hold a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above.

At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. Have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for from our employees.

What we offer...

As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.

VOCAL – Voice of Carers Across Lothian is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Carer Support Practitioner to join its busy team, providing high quality casework support to unpaid carers across Midlothian.

The post holder will work directly with unpaid carers to deliver person centred, outcomes focused support, helping them to navigate their caring situation and access appropriate support for their health and wellbeing, personal development, and wider life goals.

VOCAL is a carer led organisation that delivers a wide range of services to support unpaid carers in their caring role. The successful candidate will work collaboratively as part of a team, contribute to improving outcomes for carers, and actively promote and maximise engagement with VOCAL services.

Applicants will demonstrate:

• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• experience of casework and person centred support
• a strong understanding of the diverse nature of caring roles, the impact of caring on people’s lives, and the barriers carers may face at different stages of the caring journey

A sound working knowledge of health and social care is essential, alongside a good understanding of how the statutory, voluntary and private sectors operate. The role also requires the ability to build effective, outcome focused relationships with other agencies and professionals to support carers holistically.

Cloch’s vision is to deliver homes and services that exceed customer expectations, and the role of Assistant Housing Officer is central to achieving this. As part of our Housing and Communities team, you’ll play a key frontline role in delivering high quality, compassionate and responsive housing services across Inverclyde.

You will work closely with Housing Officers, the Housing & Customer Support Manager and colleagues across Customer Support and Property Services, supporting a broad range of activities, including:

• Allocations & Voids: administering housing applications, nominations and mutual exchanges; minimising void rent loss through effective pre allocation work.
• Tenancy & Income Management: supporting rent account monitoring, early arrears intervention and helping tenants maximise income through partnership working.
• Estate Management: carrying out estate inspections, addressing neighbourhood concerns and contributing to safe, well maintained communities.
• Customer Engagement: delivering excellent customer service, supporting Cloch’s complaints process, encouraging tenant participation and contributing to community initiatives.
• Casework & Tenancy Sustainment: working with partner agencies to support tenants with specific needs and strengthen long term tenancy outcomes.

This is a permanent, part time (14 hours per week) job share post with a salary of £36,517–£39,921 (Grade 6), hybrid working arrangements, 8 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata), family friendly policies, SHAPS pension scheme and a strong focus on wellbeing.

The full job description and person specification for the post can be found within our recruitment pack here

Working at Cloch

It’s an exciting time to join Cloch Housing Association as we continue to strengthen our services and support communities across Inverclyde. Guided by our values - Be Better, Be Kind, Be Responsible, Be Positive - we foster a collaborative, supportive culture where colleagues thrive, ideas are welcomed and improvement is part of everyday working life.

We are proud of our customer service and remain committed to delivering services that make a meaningful difference to tenants.

How to Fit at Cloch

Fit matters to us - not just what you do, but how you work. You’ll thrive at Cloch if you:

• Communicate openly, honestly and with empathy
• Build positive relationships with tenants and partners
• Take pride in providing high‑quality customer service
• Bring curiosity, flexibility and a willingness to learn
• Use feedback and insight to guide thoughtful decisions
• Live our values through your day‑to‑day approach

Cadder Housing Association is a registered social landlord based in Glasgow which owns and maintains 699 homes for affordable rent and provides factoring services to over 400 private homeowners. Established in 1993 the organisation is a community anchor for the people of Cadder. The Association owns Cadder Community Hub where we provide a range of activities for our residents.

Creating Cadder’s Spark is an ambitious four-year community wellbeing and environmental programme led by Cadder Housing Association. Funded by The National Lottery Community Action Fund, this new programme will offer a diverse range of activities that bring people together, improve health, strengthen local connections, and enhance access to nature. Activities will run across Cadder Community Hub, Cadder Woods, and within the local community, enabling residents to take part in accessible, free sessions close to home.

A central aim of the project is to increase local connection to nature by revitalising green spaces and supporting residents to feel confident and welcome outdoors.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated Creative Wellbeing Officer with experience working with communities in community development, community education and health and wellbeing to lead, design and deliver inclusive community projects that respond to the needs and aspirations of Cadder residents.

Stirling Baptist Church is a vibrant church in the heart of Stirling with a heart for the people of Stirling: ‘A church in the city, for the city’.

Our church family is made up of a diverse group of Christian people drawn from various backgrounds.

Based on Acts 1:8, our vision is to be a Spirit-filled & empowered witnessing community. We desire to see everyone in our church serving locally in Stirling, witnessing regionally in the areas that they live and work and engaging globally. We have a variety of programmes and ministries running throughout the week that enable us to see this vision fulfilled.

More information can be found on our website: stirlingbaptist.org

The Finance Assistant will support the Treasurer by maintaining financial records, producing reports for internal church management, reporting externally as required, help prepare annual church budgets, and assist in the preparation of annual accounts for audit.

The Finance Assistant will have accounting accreditation by examination and will have experience working in a similar church or charity environment.

The person appointed to this role will be a committed Christian who plays a key part in enabling the church to honour God through integrity, transparency, and good financial management.

This role is based at the church office, with flexibility for some home working by arrangement. Line management will be through the Operations Manager and Church Treasurer, both of whom will provide ongoing advice and support.

Role

Working with Xero and MyGiving software, maintaining income and expenditure records, producing management reports, reporting externally as required, helping prepare annual church budgets, and assisting in preparation of annual accounts for audit, the Finance Assistant will have already reached or gone beyond AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping and will have experience working in a similar church or charity environment.

This is the story of Include Me 2 Club (IM2C) a movement born from a simple realisation in 2009: the world wasn’t built for everyone, so we decided we would build something better.

The Spark: From One Group to a Movement - It started in Barrhead with a single social group and a big ambition. While others saw “service users,” we saw architects of their own future. We didn’t want to deliver programmes to people; we wanted to build a future with them.

Today, that spark has grown into an award-winning force for change, connecting over 2,000 people every year. We don’t just fill gaps in communities; we create entirely new spaces where they didn’t exist before.

The Why: Beyond the Status Quo - We are a charity/social enterprise that thinks like a startup and acts with the heart of a neighbour. We are proud recipients of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, but our real recognition is found in the steam of a busy Social Blend café, the grit of our bike hubs, and the energy of our festivals and community spaces.

We don’t do “corporate stuff.” We do relational. We believe a young member deserves the same warmth and respect as a corporate sponsor. We believe the best ideas can come from anywhere. And if you have a bold idea, you should have the autonomy to run with it and the support to make it happen.

Your Chapter Begins - Right now, IM2C stands at a threshold. We are moving from a local success story to a nationally recognised innovator in inclusion and community building. This isn’t a place where you come to maintain a legacy; it’s where you come to build one.

We are launching new sites, expanding our footprint, and looking for people who are tired of establishment giants and their red tape. We offer a blank canvas and the startup energy of an organisation that knows its best days are still ahead.

At IM2C we muck in. We show up for each other, and we take ownership of our collective success. We are looking for the bold, the restless, and the visionary to help ensure that everyone, regardless of age or ability, can live a Life Without Limits.

This is where ideas happen.

This is where you belong.

The Role

Championing a Life Without Limits

We are seeking a passionate leader with a proven track record in fundraising to join the Include Me 2 Club family. In this pivotal role, you will champion our mission to create inclusive communities, developing and implementing robust strategies to secure vital income from a diverse range of sources - including individuals, grantmaking organisations, corporate partners, businesses and donors. You will pride yourself on fostering confidence and trust, building lasting networks with stakeholders who share our vision of a world where everyone is a valued member of society.

Driving Impact & Innovation

In your experience, you will have demonstrated the energy and stamina required to sustain our vibrant, community-led work. You will be known by colleagues as highly organised and dependable, serving as a steady anchor for our ambitious projects. As a creative communicator, you will possess the natural ability to fine-tune our message, advocating for everything from our Social Blend enterprises to our Hub Club programmes - ensuring the impact of our work resonates powerfully with every audience. To support this, you will establish and manage a dynamic CRM system, bringing creativity and precision to our reporting.

Agility with Purpose

Include Me 2 Club is a fast-paced, responsive organisation where "ideas happen." As such, your ability to navigate competing priorities with a natural sense of calmness will be a major asset in influencing and inspiring colleagues and stakeholders alike. We are looking for someone conscientious who holds a deep understanding of the strategic social care landscape and can see the possibilities for genuine community growth and social change. You will bring a natural enthusiasm for the future, ensuring that every opportunity secured helps our members live a Life Without Limits.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives?

Do you believe in strengths-based, person-centred support that helps people build confidence, resilience, and independence?

Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL) is looking for a Community First Worker to join our team at an exciting time of service and organisational redesign.

About the Role

This is not a standard support role.

You will work directly with individuals and families across East Lothian, supporting people facing poverty, isolation, and complex challenges.

At the same time, you will play a key role in shaping the future of Community First, helping us test new approaches, strengthen partnerships, and improve outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Provide person-centred support using a ‘What Matters to You’ approach
• Help people connect with community resources and opportunities
• Work alongside partners across health, social care, and the third sector
• Contribute to the redesign and development of the service
• Support improved outcomes through data and impact tracking

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting people with complex needs
• Is passionate about community-based solutions and prevention
• Builds strong, trusting relationships
• Is adaptable, reflective, and motivated by making a difference
• Can work both independently and as part of a team

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking organisation shaping local services
• Play a key role in a transformational redesign
• Work in a supportive, values-driven environment
• Make a real impact in your community

Shape the Future of Communities in East Lothian

Join Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL)

Are you passionate about creating stronger, more connected communities?

Do you want to influence real change and ensure community voices are heard where it matters most?

Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL) is recruiting for high-impact roles at the heart of the third sector in East Lothian.

As the area’s Third Sector Interface (TSI), we play a vital role in supporting community organisations, developing volunteering, and ensuring that lived experience shapes local decision-making.

This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation making a tangible difference every day.

Influence, connect and amplify community voice.

This is a strategic and influential role where you will shape how the third sector is connected, represented and heard across East Lothian.

You will lead VCEL’s communications and engagement approach, ensuring that insight from communities informs decision-making at a local level.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and develop impactful communications and engagement
• Turn insight into compelling reports, briefings and messages
• Strengthen networks across the third and public sectors
• Ensure community voice is central to policy, planning and partnerships

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is an exceptional communicator with strong influencing skills
• Has experience working across sectors or in partnership environments
• Can translate complex issues into clear, engaging messages
• Is driven to improve outcomes for communities

Why Join VCEL?

At VCEL, you’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive and ambitious team working to create lasting change.

We offer:

• The chance to make a real impact in communities every day
• A role with visibility, influence and purpose
• Opportunities to build partnerships and shape local systems
• A commitment to supporting your development and wellbeing

Shape the Future of Communities in East Lothian

Join Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL)

Are you passionate about creating stronger, more connected communities?

Do you want to influence real change and ensure community voices are heard where it matters most?

Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL) is recruiting for high-impact roles at the heart of the third sector in East Lothian.

As the area’s Third Sector Interface (TSI), we play a vital role in supporting community organisations, developing volunteering, and ensuring that lived experience shapes local decision-making.

This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation making a tangible difference every day.

Make a direct difference in communities.

This is a hands-on, people-focused role where you will work alongside community groups, volunteers and partners to build capacity, strengthen organisations and support thriving local networks.

You’ll be at the frontline of community development — enabling ideas, supporting growth, and helping communities to flourish.

In this role, you will:

• Empower community organisations with practical support on governance, funding and development
• Champion and grow volunteering opportunities across East Lothian
• Build strong, trusted relationships and local networks
• Deliver training and support that strengthens community resilience

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings experience in community development or the third sector
• Builds credibility and trust quickly with a wide range of people
• Takes initiative and finds solutions in complex situations
• Is motivated by seeing communities succeed

Why Join VCEL?

At VCEL, you’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive and ambitious team working to create lasting change.

We offer:

• The chance to make a real impact in communities every day
• A role with visibility, influence and purpose
• Opportunities to build partnerships and shape local systems
• A commitment to supporting your development and wellbeing

Job Overview

As a Community Hubs Development Officer you will be responsible for promoting, managing and organising LEAP’s facilities within South Lanarkshire and will take the lead in developing them as a thriving social enterprise, including:

• Developing policies and procedures.
• Providing advice and support.
• Facilitating community engagement ensuring the needs of the community are met.
• Supporting infrastructure improvements and maintenance.
• Building capacity to maximise utilisation and income generation.
• Preparing and presenting reports.
• Promoting the use of the hubs.
• Working in partnership within our local community.

As an award-winning organisation within our community LEAP wishes to develop the facilities into vibrant centres that will strengthen social cohesion and well-being. This would include a wide range of activities from education and arts to health and fitness, while also helping build stronger local networks for individuals and support groups, reducing loneliness and isolation.

A full job description is available below.