Background Information

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team of paid and volunteer staff to further develop our advice service provision. Clackmannanshire Citizens Advice Bureau, based in Alloa, is an independent and innovative advice organisation providing holistic advice to the residents of Clackmannanshire across 7 locations in the county. We currently have 28 paid members of staff and 14 volunteers who provide a wide range of services, across our projects.

We have been delivering a valuable, high-level service to the community of Clackmannanshire for over 50 years. We have accreditation in Type III advice by Scottish National Standards for advice providers (SNSIAP) in the areas of Housing, Energy, Debt and Benefits.

All bureaux are members of Citizens Advice Scotland (the Scottish Association of CABx), and as such must meet specific conditions of membership related to standards of service and other matters. Each operates as an independent charity. This bureau is a limited company as well as a registered charity, governed by a board of directors/trustees.

About the role

The Thrive Early Family Adviser role combines elements of a Generalist Adviser and Caseworker, delivering seamless, holistic support to families in close partnership with Home-Start colleagues and other project partners.

The role focuses on building trusted relationships with families who may be experiencing significant barriers to engaging with advice services. Many families supported through Thrive Early may not feel ready or able to access traditional advice channels. As a result, establishing trust, confidence, and sustained engagement is a critical part of the role.

Family Advisers work with families over the medium to long term, providing tailored advice, advocacy, and practical support to help them move towards greater financial security and wellbeing.

The postholder will also work collaboratively with Save the Children UK to support family participation activities and ensure that lived experience informs service improvement and project learning.

Employee Benefits

We offer additional working benefits, such as annual performance related salary increases, 5% employer’s pension contribution plan, free membership of an employer health plan, free use of company e-bikes and a retail perks scheme. Holiday entitlement for full year is 39 days pro rata leave including public holidays, with the ability to buy and sell annual leave. Flexible working scheme including some flexible start and finish times.

Fife Women’s Aid are looking to recruit a full-time support worker to join our Women’s Support Team.

As a service, we are expanding our capacity to better meet the needs of women who have experienced domestic abuse. Candidates should have good communication skills and a passion for supporting recovery from domestic abuse.

The successful applicants will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in health and social care or other relevant subject, or a willingness to work towards a qualification.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and have the ability to work on their own as well as part of a team. An ability to cover on-call is an advantage (additional payments are made for this role).

Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA women’s services. This will be at 6.30pm on Wednesday 9th December 2026. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.

If you would like further information about the post, please contact Gill Birtley, Team Manager, at gill.birtley@fifewomensaid.org.uk to arrange a call.

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.

Are you passionate about helping people stay warm, well and informed during the cost-of-living and energy crisis? We are recruiting a

motivated and compassionate Energy Adviser to join our Advice Service.

In this rewarding role, you will provide high-quality, confidential and person-centred energy advice to disabled people, carers, and families who may be experiencing fuel poverty or energy-related hardship. You’ll help people understand their bills, reduce energy costs, manage

energy challenges and create warmer, healthier homes. Support will take place in the community, over the phone, and through in-home visits.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Person centred, respectful and trauma informed, able to build trust and communicate clearly
• Confident and able to provide advice and follow-up support
• Organised and digitally confident, with strong communication and record keeping skills
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and removing barriers for marginalised groups
• Able to work flexibly across different settings to meet people’s needs
• Experience of giving energy advice would be an advantage but don’t worry if not, we will support you to complete City & Guilds Level 3 -Energy Awareness (if not already held).

A full driving licence and access to a car (or ability to meet the role’s travel requirements in another way) is needed.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact by helping households who need it most.

The Action Group values diversity in our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Leader organisation, we particularly encourage applications from people with disabilities, and offer a guaranteed interview for anyone who meets the essential criteria for the role. We also strongly encourage and welcome applications from people from minority ethnic backgrounds and other underrepresented groups. If you require any adjustments to take part in the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will do our best to support you.

This is a regulated role and requires PVG Disclosure Scotland membership for adults and children.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who have lived outside the UK for more than 12 months in the last 10 years will be required to provide a Criminal Convictions Certificate (or equivalent) from the relevant country or countries. Please note that the cost of obtaining this certificate will be the responsibility of the candidate.

If you need any support or adjustments during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We are committed to making this process as accessible as possible for everyone.

Help shape our voice, strengthen our profile and make sure our communications have impact.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we’re open on both professional and work experience. We want to build a diverse team, so would positively encourage applications from all candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, pregnancy or maternity.

Who we are

The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) is the independent body responsible for handling complaints about lawyers in Scotland. We play an important role in Scotland’s legal services sector, helping to resolve complaints and driving improvement in how legal services are delivered.

Clear, accessible and effective communication is central to that work. We communicate with a wide range of audiences, from consumers and legal professionals to stakeholders, the media and the wider public, and we want our communications to be engaging, inclusive and easy to understand.

The role

We’re looking for an experienced Communications Manager to lead our strategic communications and help shape how we tell our story.

This is a varied and influential role, combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You’ll develop and deliver our communications strategy, strengthen our organisational narrative and ensure our communications are clear, consistent, accessible and focused on the needs of our audiences.

You’ll work across the organisation, providing trusted communications advice to senior colleagues and our Board, helping us manage our reputation and ensuring our work, priorities and impact are communicated effectively.

This is a role for someone who can see the bigger picture, turn strategy into action and isn’t afraid to get stuck into the delivery too.

What you’ll be doing

As our Communications Manager, you’ll:

• develop and deliver our communications strategy, ensuring it supports our wider organisational objectives
• shape and maintain a clear and consistent organisational voice and narrative
• provide strategic communications advice to senior colleagues and the Board
• lead communications planning for key organisational priorities, projects and campaigns
• lead the development of corporate publications, including annual reports and other key publications
• oversee media relations, including press releases, public statements and responses to media enquiries
• create and oversee clear, engaging content for a range of audiences and channels
• help ensure our website and digital communications are current, accessible and user-focused
• champion plain English, accessibility and inclusive communications
• support effective communication with stakeholders and wider audiences
• manage relationships with external communications, design and digital suppliers
• monitor the effectiveness of our communications and use insight to continually improve our approach.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who can combine strong communications expertise with strategic thinking, sound judgement and excellent writing skills.

You’ll be able to take complex information and turn it into clear, accessible and engaging communications, adapting your approach for different audiences and channels.

You’ll bring:

• experience of developing and delivering effective communications strategies
• excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
• sound judgement when dealing with reputation, messaging and sensitive communications
• confidence in advising and constructively challenging senior colleagues
• experience of corporate and external communications
• an understanding of media relations and reputation management
• a strong commitment to plain English and accessible communication
• excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• strong relationship-building and influencing skills
• a creative and proactive approach, with a willingness to challenge how things have always been done and look for better ways of communicating.

Most importantly, you’ll understand that good communication isn’t simply about getting information out.

It’s about understanding your audience and making sure what we say is clear, useful and has impact.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping how the SLCC communicates.

You’ll have the scope to bring ideas, influence our approach and help us build a strong, consistent and trusted organisational voice. You’ll also be close enough to the work to bring that strategy to life and see the difference effective communication can make.

If you enjoy combining strategy, creativity and practical delivery, we’d love to hear from you.

Where and how you’ll work

We support hybrid and flexible working, giving you flexibility while making sure you have plenty of opportunity to connect and collaborate with colleagues.

You’ll spend at least one-third of your working time each quarter in our Edinburgh office, which for a full-time colleague will usually work out at around two days a week. There may also be occasional meetings or events where you’ll need to attend in person.

We know starting a new job is easier when you have the right support around you, so you’ll spend more time in the office during your induction while you get to know the SLCC, your colleagues and your new role.

This is a full-time role of 35 hours over five days, with flexibility to consider 28 hours over 4 days.

We also offer a flexitime scheme. When working from home, you can work between 6am and 10pm, and on office days between 7am and 7pm, giving you flexibility around how you structure your working day.

What we offer

As well as flexible and hybrid working, you’ll receive:

• 42 days’ paid holiday, including public holidays
• Group Self-Invested Personal Pension
• company sick pay
• life assurance
• cycle to work and travel loan schemes
• volunteer days
• confidential employee assistance programme
• opportunities for learning and development
• staff charity and social activities
• a staff-led Wellbeing and Inclusion Group.

We pride ourselves on providing a supportive and enjoyable place to work. In our most recent staff survey, 97% of colleagues said they have a good working relationship with their colleagues.

Fife Women’s Aid are looking for an additional full-time member of staff to increase the capacity of our existing MARAC team, working with women experiencing domestic abuse who are at high levels of risk.

If you want to help make a difference in the lives of women, children and young people with experience of domestic abuse, have direct experience of providing one to one person-centred support, an understanding of the causes and impacts of domestic abuse along with good interpersonal skills then you may be the person we are looking for. Applicants will have at least 2 years’ experience of working in a support or advocacy role. The MARAC team is a small supportive team with a wealth of experience to share with new workers. Training will also be provided for the successful candidates.

The successful applicant(s) will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in social care or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards a qualification.

Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA MARAC service. This will be at 6.30pm on Monday 16th November. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.

If you would like further information about the post, please contact Claire Rigby, Team Manager at claire.rigby@fifewomensaid.org.uk.

We’re looking for a Membership and Administration Co-ordinator to support our Membership Service and Central Services teams. You’ll help maintain and grow our membership, bringing strong organisational, administrative, IT and communication skills. If you enjoy variety, building relationships and working accurately, help us make a difference to children’s lives in Scotland.

About the role

Do you have excellent organisation skills? Are you looking to work in a fast paced and vibrant environment? Do you enjoy the communicating with a wide range of people? Do you have high levels of accuracy in your work? Then this could be the role for you.

We are looking for a new Membership and Administration Co-ordinator. This is a role that offers lots of variety as you would be crucial both in maintaining and building our membership which sits at the heart of Children in Scotland, as well as supporting Central Services.

This role will sit across the Membership Service and Central Services teams. It is suited to someone who likes variety in their role, has an eye for detail and excellent organisational skills, as well as the ability to build relationships across organisations. They will bring with them experience of supporting the delivery of services or activities, including administrative tasks. The role will suit someone who wants to help make a difference in the lives of children in Scotland, by creating a strong foundation to enable our organisation to operate smoothly and efficiently.

About Children in Scotland

Children in Scotland is a welcoming and dynamic charity that amplifies the voices, views and experiences of our members and children, families and professionals across Scotland. We achieve this through direct services, meaningful participation, policy work, inspiring communications and sector-leading events and learning opportunities.

We are a vibrant and inclusive community of dedicated individuals and organisations who use our skills and passion to bring evidence-based and fresh thinking together, with one shared aim of giving all children in Scotland an equal chance to flourish.

We are stronger together in driving lasting impact for Scotland’s children.

Diversity

Children in Scotland values the contribution of all our staff, whatever their background. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open processes, with appointment on merit. We welcome applications from everyone.

Further information

For an informal chat about the job, please contact Cat Kozlowski, Learning and Membership Manager on ckozlowski@childreninscotland.org.uk

About Us

Perth Autism Support was founded in 2011 to address the gaps in support for autistic children, young people and their families across Perth & Kinross.

In 2026, we have over 1400 families registered for services and support children, young people and families through the following service areas:

• Children’s Services
• Transitions Services (encompassing three project areas – Engage, Enterprise and Employability)
• Family and Education Services (including our Early Years project and Autistic Adults Peer Support)

We are governed by a Board of Trustees (6) and we have a staff team of 35.

We are based in our centre in Perth City but work across the whole of the Perth & Kinross region.

For more information, visit perthautismsupport.org.uk

Perth Autism Support Benefits

• Workplace Pension
• 28 days annual leave (including Christmas/New Year closedown), with additional days for continuous service
• 1 extra annual leave day on employee's birthday if this falls on a usual working day
• 1 extra annual leave day if the employee has a child/young person starting nursery/Primary 1/S1
• Staff Health and Wellbeing Programme
• Extensive learning and development opportunities

Role Purpose:

To lead and grow community and corporate fundraising income for Perth Autism Support with an annual income target of approximately £50,000. The overall team target is around £1m.

The postholder will develop strong relationships with businesses, community groups, schools, supporters and volunteer and individuals creating sustainable fundraising opportunities that increase income, awareness and engagement.

This role will play a key role in delivering the charity's fundraising strategy, achieving agreed income targets and ensuring supporters receive an exceptional experience.

Success Measures (Year 1):

• Achieve agreed fundraising target of £80,000 with scope to increase over the next 5 years
• Increase supporter retention and repeat fundraising participation
• Deliver a programme of community fundraising events and campaigns
• Maintain accurate CRM records and reporting
• Contribute positively to the charity achieving its overall £1 million income target.

You will be an ambassador for Perth Autism Support, building relationships across the community to further our vision to support autistic children and young people to reach their full potential.

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 ofThe Promiseand secure positive change.

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with children and young people with experience of care. The Advocacy & Participation Worker will provide individual relationship-based advocacy support and will be a key member of the Advocacy and Participation team, supporting young people from across the Western Isles to ensure their rights are upheld and their voices are heard.

In this role you will have the opportunity to provide independent advocacy, children’s rights, and participation opportunities for children and young people who are looked after, Care Experienced, or subject to formal processes and structures. The role will see you actively participating in child’s plan meetings, children’s hearings, and other formal processes. In partnership with professionals, carers, and organisations, you will help to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.

The role will also include facilitating group opportunities for and with children and young people, including providing engagement and participation opportunities, both locally and nationally.

The post holder will raise awareness of Who Cares? Scotland and its services to children, young people, professionals, third sector partners and carers.

The right candidate for this post will be able to form positive relationships with children and young people and have good interpersonal skills. You will feel confident communicating with individuals and groups, both in writing and verbally, and be able to adapt your approach to a wide range of contexts. Secure in making effective plans, as well as evidencing your work, you will prioritize and meet deadlines. You will take enjoyment from working collaboratively with partners, believing in equal opportunities and inclusive working. Committed to children’s rights, you are someone who knows that all young people can make transformative changes happen in their lives if given the opportunity. You will have demonstrable knowledge of the current structures, developments, policy, and practice in relation to children and young people experiencing care in Scotland.

You will be flexible in your approach, be able to work occasional evening and weekends (with prior agreement), and have a full driving license, access to own transport and business insurance.

While we would welcome the knowledge gathered through relevant qualifications, we are just as interested in relevant work experience. We welcome and encourage applications from those with experience of care.

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Leanne Murdoch, our Advocacy and Participation Manager at lmurdoch@whocaresscotland.org.

Angus Women’s Aid (AWA) has an exciting opportunity for people to join our court advocacy team. We are looking for individuals who have a genuine interest in working with women who are victims of domestic abuse, and are passionate about making a difference.

Angus Women’s Aid is a registered charity giving information, support and refuge to women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.

Our Domestic Abuse Court Advocacy service is focused on reducing risk and improving the safety and wellbeing of victims of domestic abuse in Angus, which aims to ensure that all women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse, are safe, informed and supported throughout their involvement with the criminal justice system.

Applicants should have a knowledge of domestic abuse and be committed to working with those who experience it, be enthusiastic, motivated, have excellent communication skills and be able to work collaboratively in a multi-agency environment, evidencing a respectful and inclusive approach. The use of a non-judgemental approach is essential, and you should be committed to working within the ethos of a feminist analysis of abuse.

Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our strategic vision is to secure a lifetime of equality, respect, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland.

At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced people, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual lifelong relationship-based independent advocacy and a range of local and national participatory and engagement opportunities for Care Experienced people across Scotland. We work alongside Corporate Parents and communities to broaden understanding and create change. We work with policy makers, leaders, and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law, policy, and practice, 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 North Lanarkshire. 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.

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.

While we would welcome the knowledge gathered through relevant qualifications, we are just as interested in relevant work experience. We welcome and encourage applications from those with experience of care.

The successful candidate will be joining Who Cares? Scotland 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.

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. To arrange an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Caroline Richardson, Director of Advocacy, Participation and Membership on crichardson@whocaresscotland.org