About Us

We’re Euan’s Guide, the award-winning disabled access review charity making it easier for disabled people to find places to go. At the heart of the charity is our disabled access review website - euansguide.com - where disabled people and their friends, families and carers can find and share disabled access information. We also make tens of thousands of accessible toilets safer and run the UK’s largest and longest running Access Survey.

We have ambitious plans to grow and have secured funding for an exciting new project for which we are looking for a Review Coordinator(s).

The Role

A Review Coordinator is responsible for visiting locations around the UK and sharing their experiences of disabled access on EuansGuide.com.

Locations, venues and businesses to be visited will be those that can enable our community to travel with confidence so will focus on transport hubs and surrounding facilities such as toilets, places to eat and drink and other everyday essentials.

You will have a passion for UK travel and should expect to spend a significant portion of your time exploring new locations particularly around UK transport hubs.

You will report to the Travelling with Confidence Community Manager and work closely with other members of the Euan’s Guide team.

We are an ambitious charity, passionate about making the world accessible to all disabled people. We have a strong focus on technology so Euan’s Guide is often in a unique position of having the advantages and challenges of both a tech start up and a charity… there is no ‘typical day’!

What you’ll be responsible for:

Generating Disabled Access Information

• Visiting and sharing your experiences of disabled access at locations around the UK on EuansGuide.com
• Community Mapping - Researching and identifying disabled access information gaps and planning how to fill them

Your day-to-day will focus on visiting places and documenting your disabled access experiences but you will also support the Community Manager with:

Community Outreach and Engagement

• Researching people and organisations to work with in geographical locations and virtual communities
• Charity and stakeholder engagement including in-person and virtual events
• Volunteer engagement and communication through in person and virtual channels
• Representing Euan’s Guide at partner events and contributing content for partner publications and communications
• Contributing to project materials including volunteer resources and marketing materials

Project Resources

• Involvement in producing organisation and volunteer resources such as handbooks, welcome kits and digital content
• Involvement in producing marketing and promotional materials
• Involvement in for ensuring materials are available in accessible formats

Project Management

Involvement in project Quarterly Catch Ups

Desirable skills:

• High levels of organisation, motivation and resourcefulness with the ability to think creatively and find solutions to opportunities and challenges
• Great communication skills, including producing content in various formats for online audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and influence others.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and to recognise and act on opportunities
• Sharing your interest in disabled access, inclusion and equality

Desirable experience:

• Experienced explorer who is used to visiting new places and meeting new people
• Reviewer, blogger or writer who has content published on the internet or other publications.
• Managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholder groups, including volunteers, funders, charities, commercial organisations and other partners
• Personal lived experience of disability

Additional Information:

This is a new role, and we have funding for the equivalent of one full-time position but would consider two part-time roles if there were two suitable applicants.

We would like the role to start in May 2025 however we can be flexible and will discuss this with suitable candidates.

This is a two year role, with a full-time salary of £26,000 – £28,000 per year, plus National Insurance and pension contributions. If the role is part-time or a job share, the salary will be pro rata.

This is a two year role made possible by external funding

Flexibility is important to us at Euan's Guide. Talk to us if the standard 9-5 doesn't work for you and we can discuss other ways we're flexible.

We're based in Edinburgh, but that doesn't mean you have to be! Wherever you are based in the UK we'd welcome your application. There will be times when we bring the whole team together at our HQ in Edinburgh and would expect you to travel to those.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Candidates are encouraged to apply if you think you can bring something special to Euan’s Guide even if your experience does not precisely match the job description.

Euan’s Guide is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from under-represented groups of people including disabled people, black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people, people with experience in the care system, non-graduates and first-in-family graduates.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fundraiser looking for a flexible, part-time role in a calm, wellbeing-focused environment. The role offers the chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of veterans, supporting them in rebuilding confidence, reducing stress, and finding a renewed sense of purpose.

About Dundee Therapy Garden

Dundee Therapy Garden (DTG) is a Scottish charity supporting military and emergency service veterans facing mental and physical health challenges. Through therapeutic gardening, counselling, and community activities, DTG helps veterans rebuild confidence, reduce stress and anxiety, reconnect with loved ones, and regain a sense of purpose.

The charity provides a safe and welcoming space where veterans can take part in gardening, arts and crafts, baking, cooking, and other hands-on activities that promote wellbeing and social connection.

A team of experienced mental health professionals and a resident gardener offer tailored support, helping each veteran develop self-confidence and self-worth in a calm and supportive environment.

The Role

This position is key to ensuring the long-term sustainability of DTG. The Fundraising and Admin Manager will be responsible for securing grants from trusts and funding bodies, maintaining relationships with funders, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. They will also oversee essential administrative tasks, including tracking financial transactions, preparing progress reports, and managing DTG’s website and communications.

Collaboration is at the heart of this role. The successful candidate will work closely with the chairman, trustees, and wider team, including counsellors, a mental health nurse, a gardener, and volunteers, to support the charity’s mission.

What we’re looking for:

This role requires someone with proven experience in securing funding, particularly from trusts and foundations, who can prepare compelling grant applications and build strong relationships with funders and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, alongside strong financial and administrative abilities. They will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, tracking income, and using SAGE software to manage transactions. Additionally, they will oversee the charity’s website and online presence, ensuring content remains up to date and engaging.

A high level of attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively is essential. Working with a small, dedicated team, they will collaborate with counsellors, a mental health nurse, a gardener, volunteers, and veterans, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

We welcome applications from individuals with an empathetic, sensitive, and collaborative nature. If you’re ready to use your skills to support veterans, apply now and be part of this rewarding opportunity.

Join Food Train as a Trustee and Make a Difference!

Food Train provides practical support services that help older people live more independently at home. Established in Dumfries 30 years ago by older people to address food access challenges, Food Train has grown into a thriving charity supporting 3,000 older adults across Scotland with the help of 1,500 amazing volunteers.

We’re committed to promoting wellbeing, independent living, and positive ageing through our range of home support services.

We are looking for four new Trustees to join our passionate team on this incredible journey. If you’re seeking a friendly, inclusive, and productive Trustee opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role:

• The Trustee role is non-remunerated, but travel expenses are reimbursed.
• Training will be provided free of charge.
• There are five meetings per year, including the AGM, with a mix of online and in-person attendance options.

What We’re Looking For:

• A commitment to supporting older people and promoting positive ageing.
• A willingness to contribute to Food Train’s strategy and governance.
• No prior experience as a Trustee is required – just a passion to make a difference.

For more information about Food Train, visit: thefoodtrain.co.uk

For an informal chat about becoming a Trustee, please contact: Rosie McLuskie, Chief Executive

Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality, respect, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.

At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care - working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change.

The post holder will work directly with children and young people with experience of care, in an individual relationship-based advocacy role, and within participation and group activity across our West Central region. This unique role requires you to listen to what children and young people with experience of care say and support them to ensure their rights are upheld and their voices are heard in the processes of making decisions about their lives. You will also help facilitate a broad range of participatory and engagement opportunities and create the conditions for collective advocacy.

The right candidate for this post will be brilliant at forming positive relationships with children and young people. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, adaptable to a wide range of contexts. You will enjoy working collaboratively with partners. You will be committed to children’s rights, inclusive working, equal opportunities, and believe that all young people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.

The successful candidate will be joining Who Cares? Scotland and working within the West Central locality team at an exciting time, when the voices of those who are in or have experienced care are growing in power, individually and collectively - bringing with them insight, challenge, hope and change. Flexibility will be required given the remit of the role. Some evening and weekend work will be necessary, as will a full driving licence and access to transport.

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Jamie McAnally, our Advocacy and Participation Manager for our West Central team on jmcanally@whocaresscotland.org.

We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of care who meet the criteria for the post.

Who are we and what do we do?

Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social work managers and leaders. We are a membership body, with members coming from across the public, private and voluntary sectors. We exist to promote and support the development of the social work profession, and to influence and inform public policy affecting social workers, social services and local communities.

Upholding the values which underpin the social work profession, we give importance to every individual’s experiences and voice, and seek to make social justice real through all that we do. We embrace change and encourage collaboration. We are committed to creating opportunities for our members and team through which individuals can develop as compassionate, creative and effective leaders.

We particularly encourage applications from care experienced, disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the social work profession.

As the Finance and Administration Officer, you will be responsible for the organisation’s regular financial activities. You will process payments, payroll, expenses, and link in directly with Social Work Scotland’s accountants over relevant financial matters. Part of a wider ‘operations’ team, you will support colleagues to plan and deliver their business. You will also collaborate directly with the Administration and Operations Officer to organise both online and in-person meetings.

This post is line managed by and reports to the Operations Manager.

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

We are looking for a Ministry Assistant who will concentrate on the first Mark of Mission to proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom, with the postholder largely focusing on Sunday work.

The successful candidate will have significant recent experience in leading worship and preaching with a good knowledge and understanding of congregational life of the Church of Scotland or be willing to learn. The candidate must be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010) and have a relevant qualification in theology/pastoral care/counselling or similar, or significant, relevant and recent work experience in the area.

It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.

Have you got strong administrative skills and are you looking for the next step in developing your career in human rights? Please read on:

We are Scotland’s civil society network (with over 220+ member organisation) which defends and promotes human rights in Scotland and beyond. We have two objectives:

• To be a strong collective civil society voice on human rights.
• Civil society has what it needs to defend and promote human rights in Scotland.

HRCS has a wonderful opportunity to join our small staff team as our new Administration, Membership and Events Assistant.

In the role you will help provide key administrative support to the organisation, facilitate membership processes and organise events and workshops for our members. You will support both the Admin and Finance Officer and Director to deliver the strategic priorities as defined by the Board of Trustees and outlined in the strategic plan.

The role is permanent and is part time (0.5 FTE/16 hours per week – with pay of £10,484 per annum). Other terms and conditions are in line with the HRCS’ standard contract.

HRCS is a hybrid organisation with a team base in central Edinburgh. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and have an anti-racist strategy.

Are you an experienced housing or welfare benefits adviser, supervisor or trainer interested in making a difference?

If you are, would you like to become a SNSIAP peer reviewer?

Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) are recruiting new SNSIAP peer reviewers in housing, and welfare benefits. We are looking for people who are confident in their subject knowledge of housing or welfare benefits advice who can be objective about other people’s work and who appreciate that there are many different ways of delivering quality advice.

You must have good written English and be able to make and justify difficult decisions; be open and responsive to constructive feedback and be able to give the same feedback to others. Attention to detail and good time management skills are also essential.

To oversee all aspects of the Hamilton District Foodbank operation and ensure alignment to the agreed operating model as follows:

• Recruiting volunteers including interviews, reference checks, disclosure checks (as required), and obtaining signed confidentiality / GDPR agreements
• Recruiting and supporting Duty Co-ordinators
• Organising and facilitating volunteer training
• Ensuring that all volunteers adhere to the confidentiality agreement
• Ensuring that the Foodbank meets Health and Safety standards
• Ensuring that the Foodbank meets Environmental Health standards
• Developing, maintaining and ensuring compliance to policies and procedures (e.g. Safeguarding)
• Maintaining awareness of the benefit system and any changes to it, and understanding and responding to the impact of those changes on the Foodbank operation and future plans
• Communicating with all the relevant people including churches, volunteers, Trussell Trust, Referring Agencies and Committee members
• Ensuring that the Foodbank maintains the online database, website, and social media
• Communicating with local media and positively promoting the Foodbank service
• Organising Foodbank representation at Community events
• Working in partnership with the Salvation Army in Hamilton

As the charitable subsidiary of West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA), Willowacre Trusts overarching aim is to tackle social and economic disadvantage and impact on tenancy sustainment within the communities served by WSHA. Our values (respect, inclusive, integrity, improvement and support) shape how we act, our decisions and the services we provide.

Our staff are at the heart of our business and we support them to be their best which is demonstrated with 84% of staff saying WSHA is a good place to work. We provide a friendly, inclusive environment and dependent on the role - the flexibility of a hybrid model of working (mix of home and office). Staff also benefit with a generous holiday allowance of 40 days. We know that to deliver outstanding customer service, we must ensure our staff are happy, healthy and motivated and we put a strong focus on staff wellbeing which is reflected with our gold accreditation for Healthy Working Lives. All staff also have free access to a comprehensive Employee Support Service.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or belief. We are particularly interested to hear from applicants with a disability, or from a black or minority ethnic background.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will, where possible be granted an interview under the Disability Confident scheme

We are looking for a new Community Worker for our Cycling Project who shares our values and will use them to guide the way they work on a daily basis. Willowacre Trust currently operates a community bike and cycle project from our community centre at Barrowfield. The project delivers free repairs and refurbishments of bikes and provides access to led cycling sessions, along with opportunities for local people to volunteer. Woking with local communities and partners, the post will support the increase, reach and capacity of the existing cycling project, and support the expansion of the project in two new communities, Springburn and Woodlands.

This post will be based across the Barrowfield Community Hub and our community hubs in Springburn and Woodlands

You should have:

• Excellent interpersonal and engagement skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• The ability to motivate and encourage community participation within hard-to-reach groups
• Experience of developing and delivering community activities, events and group work sessions
• Experience of working with and managing volunteers
• Knowledge and passion for Promoting Cycling
• Experience of bike repairs and refurbishment