Help shape the future of one of Scotland's leading veterans' charities.

Royal British Legion Scotland has been supporting Scotland's Armed Forces community for more than a century. With over 22,000 members, more than 130 Branches and 57 Clubs across Scotland, we provide comradeship, remembrance, practical support and advocacy for veterans and their families. As we embark on an ambitious programme of organisational transformation, we are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic National Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of a nationally recognised charity at a pivotal point in its development. As a member of the Board of Trustees, you will help shape the organisation's strategic direction while ensuring it remains financially resilient for future generations.

As National Treasurer, you will play a key role in safeguarding the charity's financial sustainability and supporting the Board in making informed strategic decisions. Working alongside fellow Trustees, the Finance Committee and our Accounts Manager, you will help ensure strong financial governance while contributing to the wider leadership of the organisation.

We're looking for someone who:

• has senior experience in finance, accounting or financial management;
• is confident interpreting management accounts, budgets and financial reports;
• understands financial governance, risk management and long-term financial planning;
• enjoys contributing at Board or senior leadership level (trustee experience is welcome but not essential);
• is committed to supporting Scotland's Armed Forces community and the values of Royal British Legion Scotland.

Previous charity trustee experience is welcomed but is not essential. We are keen to hear from candidates with strong financial expertise who are looking to use their skills to make a meaningful difference.

Time commitment

• Four Board meetings each year (Edinburgh)
• Annual Conference
• Regular online Finance Committee meetings
• Occasional additional meetings as required

Further information and the full job description is attached.

Support Choices is a small charity based in Perth & Kinross, Scotland. We exist to ensure that some of the most vulnerable people in our communities, older adults, disabled individuals, and unpaid carers have the care and support they need to live life on their own terms. We provide independent advice, advocacy, and practical help to people navigating the complexities of social care and Self-Directed Support (SDS).

The main responsibility of the Community Broker’s post is to provide independent support and advice about Self Directed Support (SDS) and social care to those who need it. To help people and carers make informed decisions and plans for their social care and to maximise their choice and control over those arrangements.

Further to these key elements, Community Broker will contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of projects within the organisation, as well as playing a proactive role in their own development.

The Yard is an award-winning charity that runs adventure play services for children with disabilities and/or additional support needs and their families.

As a Playworker, you will plan and deliver a range of inclusive, social, recreational and adventure play activities at The Yard

About the role:

Is creating fun and friendship your superpower? Do you get a buzz from helping children and young people, creating laughter, mess and happy memories? If so, we think we have the ideal role for you.

As a Playworker, your daily routine will be shaped by the diverse needs of the people you support. You will help plan, deliver and develop recreational activities, engaging children in creative play, ensuring activities are appropriate for their ages, interests and abilities.

About you:

This job is for you if you have:

• Knowledge and experience of facilitating indoor and outdoor play opportunities and environments and leading recreational activities
• A demonstrable understanding of, and experience in, the value of play and working with children and young people with disabilities
• A proven ability to work in a flexible and creative manner, as an individual and as part of a team
• Knowledge and experience of facilitating young people’s social activities

If you would like to work in a supportive and understanding work environment, ensuring that families feel valued and part of an inclusive community, we would love to have you on board.

Benefits:

32 days holiday per annum (pro rata - including public holidays), training & development opportunities, life assurance, company pension, health care cash back plan, employee assistance programme, discounted gym memberships fees, free uniform.

Join Our Board of Directors

Empower Care Scotland is an established charity based in North Lanarkshire. We provide high-quality, person-centred services for children, young people and adults with additional support needs.

We are looking for new Board members to join us and help shape the future development of our charity.

As a Board member, you will become a valued part of our team, contribute ideas and help to make key decisions that support the continued development of our services.

We would be delighted to hear from people from a variety of backgrounds. Previous Board experience is not required, as training and support will be provided. We are particularly interested in people who:

• Share our commitment to improving the lives of the people we support
• Can contribute ideas, knowledge and life experience
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Are willing to attend Board meetings every two months and take an active interest in the Charity.

This is a voluntary position and a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference within your local community.

We are currently looking to recruit support workers to join our small team within Inclusion Alliance. The role involves supporting people with learning disabilities to be included in the community and lead an ordinary life. Your work would involve helping people to access educational, social, leisure and work or volunteering opportunities in the community.

No experience or formal qualifications are necessary for the role although a caring nature, positive attitude and a sense of fun are important characteristics to have. New staff will receive paid training and undertake shadow shifts with experienced staff members during induction. We want new staff to feel ready and able to work prior to working on their own for the first time.

We have various vacancies available including part time and relief/casual positions in various locations throughout Edinburgh.

Working hours are based between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday.

We have various permanent and casual vacancies available.

Relief/Casual pay rate- £13.45

Candidates must be caring, motivated and have excellent communication skills whilst being committed to working in a person-centred way ensuring that support is built around the supported person’s wishes and needs.

Benefits include

• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Funded SVQ 3 qualification and learning opportunity
• Paid annual leave entitlement
• Regular paid supervision sessions
• Regular paid training and development opportunities
• Daytime Monday to Friday working
• Working for a well-established small organisation where person centred values are at the core.Free 24/7 access to employee support app