Fidra is an environmental charity based in Scotland. Our mission is to achieve pragmatic and proportionate solutions to environmental issues using best available science working in collaboration with the public, industry and government. Fidra fulfils its mission through discrete demonstrator projects that seek to address environmental threats from pollution and habitat degradation. We are recruiting a Project Officer to support the delivery of existing initiatives, with the potential to support the development of new projects.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly motivated and effective organisation to support the scope, design, delivery and monitoring of effective science driven environmental projects. As a Project Officer you will be keen to deliver results. You will be expected to be driven by the science, delve into the detail and context and seek to grasp the complexity of the issues you are working on. You will need to be able to analyse and distil information in a simplified manner appropriate for different audiences. You will work closely with the Project Managers to influence a range of stakeholders from government and industry to civil society. This will require polite persistence as well as drive, creativity and resilience to ensure change happens. In this role you will be expected to be flexible and agile and willing to move between different projects as required. You will be joining a small, dynamic and supportive team. Fidra offers generous terms and conditions including employer pension contribution, generous holiday allowance and life insurance. You must be eligible to work legally in the UK.
Fostering Compassion is a groundbreaking humane education project for vulnerable children who may be showing worrying behaviour towards animals or are struggling with compassion and empathy in general. Unique in our approach, our activities share the stories of rescued animals in a way that the children draw parallels between their circumstances and the animals, helping them see animals as sentient beings sharing similar emotions to them. Through sharing the animals’ stories, the children gain a greater understanding of their circumstances, providing a platform for them to open up about their own abuse and neglect, encouraging healing. We work to address the links between animal abuse, child abuse, elder abuse and interpersonal violence.
We are looking for a Fundraising Development Co-ordinator to assist us during this exciting stage of growth for the charity. You will be responsible for increasing donations, submitting grant applications and diversifying our income streams. You will be tasked with increasing unrestricted and restricted income for the charity through a variety of sources and forming new and innovative partnerships for income generation and developing new opportunities.
We are looking for the eventual development of a Fundraising Team to allow us to expand and support many more children and animals, so the role has great potential for expansion.
The goal is to help ensure the sustainability of our organization through diversified income streams well into the future.
Responsibilities and Duties: Under guidance, the person in this role will
Report to: The CEO. They are expected to work as part of a team but also be able to act on their own initiative
Probationary period: 3 months
Requirements and skills
Essential:
Preferable:
We are open minded about getting the right person for the position so even if you don’t feel you meet all the essential criteria, we would encourage you to apply.
Note: As part of the interview process we will be asking candidates to deliver a 5 minute presentation outlining their ideas for fundraising expansion and donor recruitment.
Iriss is seeking Board Members to help social work and social care to truly flourish.
We are a charity that helps make social work and social care better for people. We have helped people to make real change through research, improvement and innovation. We have experimented with new ideas and approaches, some have worked, and some haven’t. As an organisation with innovation at its core we keep learning from our work
We have a new strategy in the works to support this aim above so it’s an exciting time for our organisation, and for you to be part of shaping its future.
We are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience of using social work or social care support or being an unpaid carer. Experience in accessing or working in health, social work and social care is desirable but not essential as we also welcome interest from people with transferable skills and knowledge including curiosity, financial sustainability and strategy.
If you share our ambition and vision for better lives for people, workers and communities in Scotland, and have an interest in ensuring good governance, we would love to hear from you.
Are you passionate about helping vulnerable children and young people to have the best opportunities to fulfil their potential? Do you believe that children have the right to live within a safe family environment where they get the care, support and encouragement they need to flourish?
If so, the role of Supervising Social Worker may give you a perfect chance to fulfil these aims.
About Aberlour Fostering
Our Fostering Team is home based, with access to offices for team meetings. Our offices are based in the central belt/Fife, but the nature of this role requires considerable travel to be able to meet with Foster Carers and other agencies.
What we are looking for....
With trauma informed practice at the heart of our work, Aberlour has a strong reputation, built over 20 years, for providing fostering services for vulnerable children and young people in Scotland. We are currently looking to recruit a Supervising Social Worker to join our team. As a Supervising Social Worker, you will be responsible for recruiting, assessing and supervising a group of Foster Carers. This role is crucial, bringing together the needs of looked after children and young people and support and management of Foster Carers, liaising with the placing Local Authority. Your work with the Foster Carers will have a direct impact on the children and young people that they foster and so the role is key in supporting the Foster Carers to provide the right environment and support for the child/young person they foster. You will also contribute to the delivery and development of the Fostering Service.
“Aberlour Fostering is 5 Star. As we have taken a child under our wing, Aberlour has taken us under theirs. We feel part of a team, one big family with the same common goals and values. Working together with amazing people, we feel supported and valued” - one of our current foster carers.
We are looking for people who:
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. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity on our website.
Do you have relevant experience of working with children and young people with a disability and/or autism or relevant experience in a similar sector/work environment?
About Aberlour Options Fife - Residential Glenrothes
At Aberlour we listen to understand what our young people want and need within our local area. As such, our service in Glenrothes supports young people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live and thrive within the local community.
Our service is home to 3 young people, aged 14 plus. Our rota has been drafted to suit the needs of the young people. Our night shifts operate from 10pm to 8am. You will work a rolling rota consisting of 3 to 4 nights per contracted hours. More details can be discussed at interview.
What we are looking for....
As a Young People’s Worker, you will play a fundamental role in our young people’s lives to ensure that they get the best possible experience whilst working towards goals in their care plan. Using a person-centred approach, you will provide enabling support ensuring the highest level of physical and emotional care; supporting our young people in their daily living and within the local community.
If you have an interest in working with young people, we would like to hear from you. Ideally, candidates will have social care experience, an understanding of autism, complex needs and disability. You will hold, or be willing to work towards, a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above (for example: SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) plus an HNC) together with relevant experience of working with children or young people. You must also be able to demonstrate awareness of the key elements of working with people affected by disability as well as an understanding of, and commitment to, young people’s rights.
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.
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.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to lead on growing funds through applications to charitable and grant-making Trusts. They will work with our Executive Management Team to identify projects and activities that require funding; compose high quality and timely written funding applications and match proposals to new and existing funders.
The successful candidate will have a track record of supporting successful income growth from charitable trusts and grant making organisations. They will have experience of translating complex information into inspiring written narratives and compelling cases for support through written proposals for fundraising.
As Grants Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the grant application process, managing relationships with funders, and ensuring the successful acquisition of grants to support our organisation's mission. Your role will involve strategic planning, fundraising, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders to secure funding for various projects.
You will also have primary responsibility for drafting reports and performance updates for the CVO East Ayrshire Executive Team.
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time; on the back of the rapid growth we are experiencing we are going through a transformation process and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in the process of shaping processes and controls within the grants remit.
If you’re looking for the next step on your career in health care, you’ve just discovered it.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic and motivated Lead Speech and Language Therapist to join our dynamic and supportive multi-disciplinary team providing education, therapy and care to children and young people within the Stanmore and Corseford Schools.
About the role
We are looking to recruit a Lead Speech & Language Therapist to work as part of the Allied Health service within Stanmore School and Corseford School. You will be required to lead and manage a team of Speech & Language Therapists across two sites which will involve line management of all staff and a student education programme. You will ensure the provision of a comprehensive Speech & Language service for all children and young people in a variety of settings.
This job is located across two schools - Stanmore House School and Corseford School. The successful candidate will be expected to travel between the schools as part of their working week.
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Impact Funding Partners working with Scottish Government & the Design Advisory Group
We are supporting a Design Advisory Group appointed by a Scottish Minister by recruiting a consultancy team in preparation for the creation of Scotland’s first Anti Racism Observatory: a new national body to embed systemic Anti-Racism approaches, which will deliver real change across Scotland.
Since 1982, Impact Funding Partners (IFP) has been a champion of social justice across Scotland and beyond, regarded as a leader in our field of fund management, capacity building and consultancy, in close collaboration with partners across the third, public and private sectors. We’ve developed a range of services that our agile team deliver with a single-minded focus on maximising the positive impact of funds targeted to address Scotland’s social justice and environmental priorities.
For this consultancy we encourage applications from people with lived experiences of structural racism.
More info: The Anti Racism Observatory for Scotland (launching January 2025)
Anti Racism Interim Governance Group
Anti Racism Interim Governance Group (AIGG) community research report
We are looking for a Project Worker at Bethany House to work as part of a team to ensure the unit’s smooth daily running and help create a safe, supportive, caring and empowering environment for residents.
This is an extremely varied job where no two days are the same. You will key work with individuals, supporting them to achieve goals and engage with external support.
Experience working with vulnerable and homeless people is preferable, whilst experience working within a team and understanding mental health issues, addiction problems, and chaotic behaviour are essential for the role. You will have or be willing to work towards an SVQ.
As Bethany is a Christian organisation, this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with the Equality Act 2010. Applicants should have and be able to provide evidence of active Christian faith and commitment. Successful applicants for this post will require membership in the PVG scheme.
We are committed to helping our employees flourish personally and professionally. Below are a few examples of the ways we support our employees.
Impact Funding Partners working with Scottish Government & the Design Advisory Group
We are supporting a Design Advisory Group appointed by a Scottish Minister
by recruiting a consultancy team in preparation for the creation of Scotland’s first Anti Racism Observatory: a new national body to embed systemic Anti-Racism approaches, which will deliver real change across Scotland.
Since 1982, Impact Funding Partners (IFP) has been a champion of social justice across Scotland and beyond, regarded as a leader in our field of fund management, capacity building and consultancy, in close collaboration with partners across the third, public and private sectors. We’ve developed a range of services that our agile team deliver with a single-minded focus on maximising the positive impact of funds targeted to address Scotland’s social justice and environmental priorities.
For this consultancy we encourage applications from people with lived experiences of structural racism.
More info:
The Anti Racism Observatory for Scotland (launching 2025)
Anti Racism Interim Governance Group (AIGG)
Anti Racism Interim Governance Group (AIGG) community research report