Shakti is a feminist Black Minority Ethnic voluntary organisation which offers information, advocacy, emotional/practical support and refuge/temporary accommodation to all Black Minority Ethnic women and their children, who are experiencing or fleeing domestic abuse.

The post holder ideally be a bilingual speaker in one of the BME community languages; preferably Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Mandarin, Cantonese or other South Asian or East Asian languages and will support Black and Minority Ethnic women, their children (if any), and young people who are experiencing and/ or fleeing domestic abuse due to their sexuality and/ or gender identity. The applicant will ideally have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with Black Minority Ethnic (BME) communities. Must have good knowledge and understanding of equalities issues and the issues affecting BME and/ or LGBT women, children, and young people; understanding of the legislative and cultural issues surrounding domestic abuse, honour-based abuse such as forced marriage and female genital mutilation, and their effects on Black Minority Ethnic women, their children, and young people.

Home-Start West Lothian (HSWL) a well-recognised charity supporting families, primarily with at least one child under 5, living in West Lothian. The families we support face challenges such as the impact of poor mental health, isolation, physical health issues, multiple births, domestic abuse, navigating the complex asylum process as well as dealing with the impact of trauma . HSWL receive referrals from a variety of sources including Health Visitors, Social Work, Family Nurse Practitioners and Education. Families can also self-refer.

Whilst volunteer home-visiting remains at the core of our service, we also offer a variety of other supports including groups and more intensive family support.

HSWL are expanding their Board of Trustees and are looking to recruit new members to join their team. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for supporting parents and their young families with skillsets such as social care, employability, health and safety, fundraising and marketing.

Charity Trusteeships can be incredibly rewarding as well as supporting personal and professional development. Along with your fellow Trustees and the senior management team, you will set the long-term strategic direction of HSWL and provide advice and guidance in your specialist field where applicable. The Trustees ensure that performance is monitored and managed through internal controls and delegation and approve key strategies and policies to allow the organisation to achieve its objectives.

The Board of Trustees currently meets in person every 3 months (early evening) with subgroups meeting online between these times. Trustees will also be asked to support sub-groups as required. The initial appointment is for a 3-year term with the opportunity for reappointment.

The is a voluntary position but expenses are offered.

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to make a tangible difference to families across West Lothian.
• A chance to lead and influence a respected local charity.
• Supportive and collaborative Board environment.
• Induction, training, and ongoing support.
• Reimbursement of reasonable expenses.

This is a unique opportunity to play a vital behind-the-scenes role in a community-led organisation that is actively working to bring empty buildings back into use and help shape a vibrant, sustainable future for Dumfries town centre.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who can bring strong financial skills, alongside excellent attention to detail and the ability to work effectively as part of a small, collaborative team. You will be confident working with financial systems and numbers, maintaining accurate and well-organised records, and producing clear, reliable financial reports that help us understand, manage, and plan our finances with confidence.

Just as importantly, you will be organised, dependable, and proactive, with a flexible approach and a willingness to get involved in a varied role that also supports our office operations, staff team, and members. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment are both essential.

JOB PURPOSE

As Finance and Administration Co-ordinator, you will play a key role within our team, providing essential financial and administrative support to staff and the Board. The core focus of the role is financial management; however, you will also contribute to the effective running of our office and the ongoing development of our membership systems. Working as part of a small committed team, this role is central to maintaining strong financial systems, enabling informed project planning and strategic decision-making. Your accurate financial record-keeping, timely reporting, and effective behind-the-scenes support will be vital to our organisation’s continued success.

JOB PURPOSE

To develop, coordinate and deliver services and projects that align with PLUS’ strategic goals. This post will lead on planning, implementing and evaluating service delivery, ensuring a person-centred and outcomes focused approach. They will work collaboratively with children and young people, families and partner organisations (including third sector, education, health and statutory partners) to enhance service quality, promote inclusion and create meaningful opportunities for those supported by the organisation.

Our Values

Our people and values are important to us, so any member of our team must understand and live these values.

Integrity – you demonstrate honesty, professionalism and ethical decision making

Dependability – you are reliable, organised and committed to delivering consistent support

Compassion – you approach challenges and people with empathy, care and understanding

Respect – you value diverse perspectives and treat everyone with fairness and dignity

Benefits

• Real Living Wage Employer
• Organisation-wide festive closure 24th Dec - 2nd Jan (annual leave reserved for this period)
• Access to Bright Exchange staff benefits platform
• Structured induction and ongoing professional development, including SVQ3/SVQ4 in Social Services and Healthcare to meet SSSC registration conditions (supported by the organisation)
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Enhanced mileage allowance for work-related travel of 50p
• Sick pay entitlement
• Competitive on-call rate/supplement
• Optional overtime opportunities

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In this role, you’ll:

• Provide trauma recovery support to children, young people and families throughout care, protection and justice processes.
• Complete high-quality assessments of need and risk to inform recovery planning and ongoing support.
• Deliver flexible outreach support across Ayrshire and island communities, based on the needs of children and families.
• Provide advocacy support to help children, young people and families express their views and navigate complex systems.
• Deliver and support participation activities, group work and events to gather the views and experiences of children, young people and families.
• Build positive working relationships with professionals involved in children’s care, protection and justice journeys.
• Contribute to participation and influencing work by sharing the experiences and views of children, young people and families to support system improvement.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Supported children, young people and families who have experienced trauma, abuse or harm.
• Assessed risk and need and developed supportive plans with children and families.
• Worked collaboratively with multi-agency partners.
• Delivered direct support and group work with children, young people or families.
• Ability to work independently, manage workload effectively and respond flexibly to changing needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing.
• Ability to have open, honest and constructive conversations.
• Commitment to Children First values and trauma-informed practice.

What we offer:

• A workplace with values of with love, with purpose and with strength
• 40 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme and wellbeing support
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Access to Westfield Health, giving colleagues and their families confidential counselling support, wellbeing resources, and access to health and lifestyle benefits to support physical and mental wellbeing.
• Blue Light card discount
• A Fair Work accredited workplace

Our Values

Living our values, you will help create a workplace where our people can thrive, ensuring we deliver the best possible support to children and families.

• With love, we put children first.
• With purpose, we transform lives together.
• With strength, we do whatever it takes to protect Scotland’s children.

Ross & Cromarty Citizens Advice Bureau is an independent and innovative advice organisation providing holistic advice and support to local people.

The Patient Advice and Support Service (PASS) was created by the Patient Rights (Scotland) Act which was passed in February 2011 to promote awareness of patient rights and responsibilities and provide advice and support to those wishing to give feedback or comments, or to raise concerns or complaints about NHS care received.

The PASS is provided by PASS Advisers who work from within CABx which exist to provide confidential, free, independent, and impartial advice to those who live and work in the local area. Each CAB provides a service to the people in the local area through its main office as well as through outreach provision in outlying areas.

Ross & Cromarty Citizens Advice Bureau is looking for a client-focused individual, to join as a Patient Advice and Support Service (PASS) Adviser to help ensure clients get the support they need to provide feedback or comments, or to raise concerns or complaints to the NHS so

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate relevant recent experience. Applicants should also demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, be well organised and be proficient in using a range of IT tools to carry out their work, including case recording systems and Microsoft Office

Committed, results-driven and supportive to the needs of others, the successful applicant will be able to work both on their own initiative as well as part of a team and must be willing to follow and develop agreed procedures.

This is a unique opportunity to give citizens access to free, impartial and confidential advice helping them to make informed decisions, whenever they need it and however, they choose to access it.

Employee benefits

Ross & Cromarty Citizens Advice Bureau offers excellent terms and conditions, including a total of 43 days (pro rata) annual leave including public holidays and a pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution (min. 5% employee contribution).

Ross & Cromarty Citizens Advice Bureau is an inclusive employer considering flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

Purpose of the job

The Community Outreach Administrator provides vital administration and logistical support to ensure the smooth planning, co-ordination, and delivery of Community Outreach activities. This role is central to maintaining efficient operations of the Appealer programme; ensuring that all appeals, resources, logistics, and communications run seamlessly. The post holder will act as a point of contact for logistics, scheduling, and administrative processes that enable effective community engagement and mission delivery as well as support the broader functions of Community Outreach Team and the Scottish Office.

You will provide support to the Head of Operations in Scotland in achieving goals set by ACN in line with their mission and 10-year vision.

Why work at Aid to the Church in Need?

ACN is a Catholic charity bringing spiritual and practical help to Christians – especially those who are persecuted for their beliefs. We carry out our mission of reconciliation and love through local Church partners: supporting priests, Sisters and catechists, building churches, providing transport, training seminarians, and providing religious literature and media - as well as supplying emergency aid for Christians struggling to survive or fleeing persecution. ACN also advocates on behalf of suffering Christians denied a voice. Through prayer, information and action we are keeping the faith alive in a troubled world.

Your role will be assisting and supporting the Community Outreach team with the planning and execution of all outreach activities which is key in growing the visibility and fundraising opportunity of Aid to the Church in Need in Scotland.

Alzheimer Scotland is the leading dementia organisation in Scotland. We campaign for the rights of people with dementia and their families, whilst providing an extensive range of innovative, personalised, and therapeutic support services.

We are committed to improving the lives and opportunities of people living with dementia, their carers, partners, and families as their journey transitions from the first point of contact through to end of life. We believe nobody should face dementia alone.

We are looking for two confident, innovative and collaborative Community Connections Co-ordinators for the Tayside area. You will be responsible for developing, delivering and evaluating a range of activity and support groups for people living with dementia. This includes drop-in sessions, therapeutic group activities, carer support, Dementia Café style provision and brain health and prevention initiatives.

Delivery will follow a community hub model, with a regular presence in identified local venues or Alzheimer Scotland premises within the Tayside area, typically operating for a half or full day per week.

The role also involves supporting a small team of volunteers who contribute to the delivery of services. Providing guidance, encouragement, and informal supervision. Fostering a positive team culture and ensuring volunteers feel confident and valued in their roles.

The successful applicant will have a positive approach to dementia. You will be flexible, inclusive, creative, and organised in your approach. You will be sensitive and compassionate with the ability to support people in times of difficulty or distress. You will be an excellent communicator who can work effectively both with individuals and with groups. You will have a positive approach to your own continued professional development and a willingness to participate in relevant training. A relevant qualification and previous experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

In return you will be in a role which offers the opportunity to meet great people, have great job satisfaction and be employed by an Organisation that offers a range of employee benefits and career progression opportunities.

A full and valid driving licence, access to a vehicle during working time and willingness to travel within a designated local area is essential for this role.

Shakti is a feminist Black Minority Ethnic (BME) voluntary organisation which offers information, advocacy, emotional/practical support and refuge/temporary accommodation to all Black Minority Ethnic women and their children, who are experiencing or fleeing domestic abuse. These positions offer an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by providing guidance, advocacy, and resource coordination. The ideal applicant will possess strong organisational skills, leadership qualities, and experience in social services or related fields. A background in public health, teaching, or administrative roles is highly desirable. These roles involve managing case files, developing support plans, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure clients receive comprehensive care.

The post holder will support BME women, their children and young people experiencing and/or fleeing domestic abuse or forced marriage. Applicants will ideally have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with BME Communities and hold a minimum of SVQ Level III (SCQF Level 6 or above) in Social Care or relevant qualification such as degree in Social Work or Community Education and be speakers of a BME community language; preferably Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Arabic or African or East Asian languages . Applicants must have sound knowledge and understanding of equalities issues and the issues affecting BME women, children, and young people, understanding of the legislative and cultural issues surrounding BME specific Gender-Based violence, domestic abuse, honour-based abuse such as forced marriage and female genital mutilation, and their effects on BME women, their children, and young people.

Shakti is a feminist Black Minority Ethnic (BME) voluntary organisation which offers information, advocacy, emotional/practical support and refuge/temporary accommodation to all Black Minority Ethnic women and their children, who are experiencing or fleeing domestic abuse. These positions offer an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by providing guidance, advocacy, and resource coordination. The ideal applicant will possess strong organisational skills, leadership qualities, and experience in social services or related fields. A background in public health, teaching, or administrative roles is highly desirable. These roles involve managing case files, developing support plans, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure clients receive comprehensive care.

The post holder will support BME women, their children and young people experiencing and/or fleeing domestic abuse or forced marriage. Applicants will ideally have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with BME Communities and hold a minimum of SVQ Level III (SCQF Level 6 or above) in Social Care or relevant qualification such as degree in Social Work or Community Education and be speakers of a BME community language; preferably Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Arabic or African or East Asian languages. Applicants must have sound knowledge and understanding of equalities issues and the issues affecting BME women, children, and young people, understanding of the legislative and cultural issues surrounding BME specific Gender-Based violence, domestic abuse, honour-based abuse such as forced marriage and female genital mutilation, and their effects on BME women, their children, and young people.