U-evolve is an Edinburgh mental health charity for 11–21-year-olds. Founded in 2015, we support over 200 young people annually with free to access to mental health support. Each year we deliver over 1,000 hours of individual support to help Edinburgh’s young people feel better. We’re currently hiring for an Art Therapist to join our Service Delivery team.

About the role

We are recruiting for a full-time Mental Health Coach to join our team. In this role, you will provide 1-1 mental health coaching for young people, as well as supporting the delivery of our groupwork and drop-in programmes.

Based at our new space within North Edinburgh Arts, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering a new project that will provide vital mental health support for young people living in Pilton and Muirhouse. You will help create a safe, welcoming environment where young people feel heard, valued and supported to thrive.

Our Mental Health Coaching is person centered, strengths based and incorporates a blend of counselling, coaching and youth work approaches. The aim of all our support services is to help young people to have improved mental health and to feel better. Through mental health coaching we help the young people to learn techniques to manage their wellbeing and work closely with community partners to provide a holistic service.

Who are we looking for

We are looking for someone to join our team who shares our vision, values, and passion for helping young people thrive. It is also important to us that you are someone who learns from the young people you support and can help our young people’s voices to be heard.

We are looking for someone with at least two years’ employment experience of working with young people aged 11–21 to support their wellbeing. This experience can be from a variety of settings, including youth work, mental health services, support work, and education. As this role involves supporting young people within the local community, an understanding of, or lived experience of, Muirhouse and Pilton or experience of working with young people in these communities would be highly beneficial. While experience in therapeutic approaches is beneficial, it is not essential. We provide comprehensive training and ongoing professional development to support you in the role.

Safeguarding Statement

U-evolve is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment and to work in line with our safeguarding policies and procedures. This role includes a safeguarding lead responsibility as well as working directly with young people and therefore requires a strong understanding of safeguarding practice. The successful candidate will be required to join the PVG and will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

U-evolve is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all young people feel safe, respected, and supported. We are equally committed to building a diverse staff team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented in the sector, and are committed to ensuring a fair and accessible recruitment process for all.

Working at U-evolve

We are a small team of nine. We value learning and development and view this as a crucial element of mental health support. As such all staff are trauma skilled and trained, alongside taking part in a full and rich annual training programme. All service delivery staff receive extensive and relevant supervision to support the work they do.

Benefits

• Generous holiday package
• Enhanced sick pay
• Flexible working patterns
• Staff wellbeing scheme
• Learning and Development Policy to support staff training and development.
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth and impact of our work

SWAN is seeking to recruit a Lived Experience Project Officer to join our team of autistic professionals.

Reporting to the Delivery and Development Manager, you will deliver services and support for autistic women (cis and Trans) and non-binary people, including our Autistic Identity and Discovery groups, Wellbeing Webinars and 1-2-1 support, and develop information and resources for autistic women (Cis and Trans), girls and non-binary people and for external audiences. You will also deliver workshops for professionals and allies wishing to develop their knowledge and understanding of autistic people.

You will be working with the wider SWAN staff and volunteer team to provide the best possible service to those who come to SWAN, in line with our organisational strategy and values as an autistic-led charity.

You can find more information about SWAN on our website and in our Strategy.

Working hours:28 hours per week (0.8 FTE). Working days and hours will be agreed and can be flexible. Some evening work is an essential part of the role, usually averaging 1-2 evenings per week.

Contract:This is a fixed-term maternity cover appointment, expected to last for 12 months. The actual end date may be brought forward or extended depending on the substantive postholder’s return date. Any change to the end date will be subject to the notice provisions set out in the contract.

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.

This unique role offers the opportunity to listen to and 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 South East region.

The post-holder will be a key member of the Advocacy and Participation team, supporting young people from across Edinburgh 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, as well as assisting children and young people to prepare for them. In partnership with professionals, carers, and organisations, you will help to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people by keeping detailed records of the work you undertake, writing liaison reports, and monitoring statistics.

As a vital part of the work of Who Cares? Scotland, your role will include facilitating group opportunities for and with children and young people within Edinburghl. This includes providing engagement and participation opportunities throughout the Who Cares? Scotland local and national network, as well as meeting with care experienced children and young people to introduce the service in agreement with the local authority. Raising awareness of Who Cares? Scotland and its services with children, young people, professionals, and carers you will also be responsible for facilitating training amongst care corporate parents.

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 to a wide range of contexts. Secure in making effective plans, as well as evidencing your work, you can prioritise and meet deadlines. You 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 change happen in their lives if given the opportunity. You can demonstrate knowledge of the current structure, developments, policy, and practice in relation to children and young people experiencing care in Scotland. You are also flexible, given the remit of the role, as some evening and weekend work will be necessary, along with 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 and working within the South East 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.

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 Ray MacLean Manager of Advocacy and Participation, on rmaclean@whocaresscotland.org.

Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.

Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What we offer:

Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Long service awards
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
• Inhouse training programmes
• Significant Gym discounts
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union
• £200 refer a friend scheme

And many more!

About the Role:

We’re seeking a vibrant and compelling Trainer to drive the learning and growth of our team on a full time basis. Committed to creating a lively and inclusive learning atmosphere, the Trainer will design and conduct sector specific learning programs for our employees, stakeholders, and external experts. They will be proactive in identify training opportunities and potential partnerships and bodies to cultivate external collaborations. Working in close partnership with our Service Delivery team, they will guarantee that the Blue Triangle workforce is equipped with the essential skills and capabilities to adapt to the organisation’s changing requirements.

Interviews are expected to take place from our Central Support base in Glasgow, consisting of a Values based interview with panel which shall consist of our Training Department & Director of Operations.

In addition, candidates invited for interview will be asked to deliver a short presentation on a topic surrounding the service support needs of Blue Triangle. You will have a maximum of 15 minutes to deliver your presentation, and we would encourage you to consider the type of organisation we are, along with our values and vision, when preparing your presentation.

To find out more about being our Trainer, click the link below:

Trainer Role Profile

About You:

Drawing on your past experience in delivering training, you should be characterised by creativity, a flair for innovation, and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities. Your enthusiasm and determination will drive you to consistently seek opportunities for enhancing the learning programs provided to our employees. Moreover, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• A qualification in a pertinent social care subject (at least SVQ Level 3).
• Possession of, or a willingness to work towards, a relevant training qualification.
• Previous experience in the care or charity sector.
• Proficiency in scoping, developing, and delivering training materials to a diverse audience.
• Familiarity with the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC).
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a focus on finding practical solutions.

We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Senior Managers you will be able to develop in your career.

Duty & EDDACS Support Worker (Women from Migrant and Ethnically Diverse Communities)

Job Purpose: The role of the Duty/EDDACS Support Worker is to provide a confidential, safe and supportive frontline information service to women and agencies who contact EWA across our Duty and EDDACS (Edinburgh Domestic Abuse Court Service) service. Support can be accessed through the crisis phone line and/or ‘drop in’ service and delivered within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse. Where safety issues are assessed, the worker will ensure the completion of the Risk Identification Checklist and an individualised support and safety plan. Where appropriate the worker will assess women, and any accompanying children who are affected by domestic abuse, for refuge accommodation. This role is based at EWA offices 4 Cheyne Street, Edinburgh, EH4 1JB.

The role also provides specialist, culturally responsive and trauma-informed support to ethnically diverse, migrant, refugee and asylum-seeking women, addressing barriers such as insecure immigration status, No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), language needs, cultural isolation and difficulties accessing statutory services, while facilitating access to legal, immigration, welfare and housing support.

This role is subject to satisfactory Adult and Child PVG scheme membership.

Do you want to play a vital role in supporting unpaid carers across Fife?

Fife Voluntary Action is seeking a Coordinator for our Time to Live project. The Coordinator playes a key role in supporting unpaid carers across Fife to access the information, advice and resources they need to sustain their caring responsibilities and maintain their wellbeing. The project provides funding for unpaid carers across Fife to take meaningful short breaks from their caring responsibilities. Working closely with carers, community organisations and colleagues across FVA, you will ensure the Time to Live fund is effectively promoted, efficiently administered and accessible to those who will benefit most.

You will provide information, guidance and practical support throughout the application process, helping carers access meaningful opportunities for a break from their caring role. The postholder will also build and maintain strong partnerships to raise awareness of carers' rights and the importance of respite and short breaks. In addition, you will support the delivery of engagement activities and events that strengthen connections with local communities and improve access to support for unpaid carers across Fife.

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys combining excellent administration skills with working directly with people.

We’re looking for someone with:

- Experience providing administrative support in a busy environment.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

- Confidence using Microsoft Office and database systems.

Why join us?

- Be part of a team improving the lives of people in Fife.

- Flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment.

Apply now and help shape a stronger, fairer Fife!

Benefits

Benefits of working for FVA include:

· 37 days’ annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) for full-time staff, pro rata for part-time staff

· Free onsite parking in Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy

· Confidential counselling helpline

· Access to unlimited, free GP appointments 24/7 via remote technology

. A large range of perks including discounts and vouchers for a variety of retailers

. Salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles

Grace House is a therapeutic centre for women with multiple complex needs, opening in October 2026. Our holistic programs will support women in their efforts to reintegrate into longer term accommodation and community.

This post is restricted to female applicants in order to reduce barriers of access for the all-female residents.

We are looking for a Project Worker to work as part of a team seeking to meet the practical, emotional and spiritual needs of women with multiple complex needs. Along with the rest of the team, you will ensure the smooth daily running of the therapeutic centre and help to create a safe supportive caring and empowering environment for service users.

Your main tasks include leading group work and supporting residents on a one-to-one basis. You will also provide appropriate emotional and practical support to service users assisting in budgeting, debt management, addiction support, household routines, arranging specific specialist help and liaising with other external agencies.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience of working with vulnerable and homeless people

• Experience of working within a team and the ability to deal appropriately with challenging behaviour

• An SVQ3 in Social Care, Promoting Independence or equivalent as listed by SSSC as appropriate for a Housing Support Worker, or willingness to work towards

As Bethany is a Christian organisation, this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with Equality Act 2010. Please note that one reference must be from your church minister or leader to endorse your live and active Christian faith and commitment. Successful applicants for this post will require membership of the PVG scheme.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Govan Community Project provides a range of holistic services for people seeking asylum, refugees and vulnerable migrants in the Greater Govan area of Glasgow.

We are recruiting a Advocacy Support Worker to provide advocacy support to people going through the asylum process in the UK.

The Advocacy Worker works alongside individuals and families in the asylum community, supporting and empowering them to express their views, wishes and choices as they rebuild their lives in Glasgow. The Advocacy Worker will ensure that individuals are able to remain as involved as possible in all decisions which affect their and their families’ lives. Key areas of focus include access to adequate accommodation, education and health & wellbeing.

Our ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the challenges and barriers faced by those seeking sanctuary in the UK and experience of working with vulnerable people. They will have experience of providing advocacy support to others as well as supporting people to navigate bureaucratic systems in the UK. They will be confident in how to work with those who don’t speak English as a first language, including through the use of interpreters. They will have the skills to be able to manage a varied workload, working independently and as part of a team and great communication and relationship building skills.

This is a great opportunity to join a vibrant, dedicated team working in a diverse community.

Govan Community Project is committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are and we welcome applications from individuals with a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, who have the relevant skills for the role advertised. Some inclusive working options we can offer are flexible working and tailored wellbeing support.

This role is at the heart of our Services which delivers innovation and trauma-responsive support to young people aged 12–24 and their families. You will provide early, relational and trauma-informed whole-family support for young people, parents, carers and families facing distress, exclusion and systemic barriers. At its heart, the service aims to strengthen hope, connection and belonging so families can imagine safer futures, rebuild trusted relationships and feel rooted in their communities.

The Project Practitioner will meet young people and their families where they are at. You will use relational focussed and trauma informed practice to build trust, develop connection, and create safe spaces for them to be heard, supported, and empowered.

Working alongside statutory agencies and community partners, this role ensures young people and their families can navigate education, justice, and mental health systems with guidance, advocacy, and relational support.

It is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of youth and family support across Inverclyde and Rothesay while feeding into The Anchor’s 2026–2030 strategy.

Background:

Stirling CAB will deliver an advice and support service to the armed forces community. The armed forces community is defined as those personnel who are currently serving, those who have served in the past, and their dependants. (This definition also includes certain Merchant Navy personnel).

Main Purpose:

The Veterans Advice worker will work with the Citizens Advice bureaux in the defined regional areas. The adviser will provide advice to members of the armed forces community, support bureaux in the provision of advice to the armed forces community, will co-ordinate regional activities and may provide training