Are you interested in a role that would support a wonderful, friendly, popular young woman to live her best life whilst providing you with a regular salary, brilliant development opportunities and a great work/life balance?

We have a part-time role available to complete this person’s support team. We are looking for someone caring, responsible, respectful and considerate. Ideally you will have creative interests and be keen to support this lady in basic arts and crafts and in her love of music and dancing. You will also have great attention to detail and be enthusiastic about supporting this young woman in her daily life including going to her classes and activities, seeing her friends and keeping in touch with her family.

You should be motivated to provide an excellent standard of support and want to use and develop person-centred approaches and basic therapeutic techniques to support this (full training will be provided). You must be responsible and proactive in supporting the person in running and maintaining their household. A range of additional benefits is provided alongside the salary.

A 16-hour or 25-hour role is available.16-hours is equivalent to one 24-hour shift a week including a paid sleepover (the sleepover pay is additional to the basic salary). 25-hours is roughly equivalent to 3 shifts over a two-week period. Each shift also includes an additional ½ hour paid handover.

Applicants should be looking to commit to the role for a minimum of 18 months to 2 years in the first instance. You would be working in a small, friendly team with ongoing support, training and supervision provided by a professional care provider. This role includes personal care.

Package includes

• Starting salary
  • 16 hours role - £10,066 rising to £10,316 plus sleepover payments,
  • 25 hours role - £15,730 rising to £15,729 plus sleepover payments
  • (£24,538 per annum rising to £25,147 per annum FTE).
• Fantastic training (on full pay) including enhanced learning in person-centred practice, leadership skills and other bespoke training courses.
• Contributory pension scheme, membership of HSF health plan and more.
• 30 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 35 days (pro rata for part time roles).

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the staff in the Church of Scotland Guild as part of a team supporting a national movement. This role will work to support the strategic communication of the Guild to its membership and will provide invaluable resources and training that will support office bearers as they run the Guild locally.

As well as being familiar and comfortable with the values and work of the Guild and Church of Scotland, it is essential that you are creative and have excellent presentation and communication skills. This role will be based within Edinburgh, however travel throughout Scotland may be required.

Every day people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.

By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as a Store Manger you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live life to the full again. Our Hospital to Home services form a nationwide network of local support groups, nurses, volunteers and one-to-one support teams helping families adjust to life with a heart or lung condition or after a stroke.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Store Manager for our Kelso store. You’d be responsible for leading a team to engage with the community to deliver the set Key Performance Indicators. You will have the autonomy to be innovative in achieving your targets.

CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including: Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support and life assurance.

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.

The Support Worker will provide a combination of personal care, care at home and housing support to people with dementia in their own homes. The post holder will be part of a dedicated team that will ensure that the highest quality of service is provided.

We are looking for a unique person who can support people with dementia, living within their own home in a Supported Living Service, personalised to the tenants needs.

Our support workers are our most important people as they provide front line support.

Our support workers help tenants to maintain skills and independence by providing support and care with all aspects of daily living.

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia is essential.

For a full job description and person specification please see the attachments section of this advert.

The successful candidate for this post will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.

Are you a passionate relationship builder who drives impactful partnerships? Join Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland as our Business Relationship Manager and help transform lives across Scotland!

About Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland?

At Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS), we strive to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart, and stroke conditions. Our mission is to ensure that everyone living with these conditions gets the support they need. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a passionate and dedicated organisation committed to making a real difference in people’s lives.

We are now seeking a Business Relationship Manager to drive and manage partnerships with businesses across Scotland. This role is key to increasing awareness, generating income, and building meaningful corporate relationships that will help us continue our vital work.

What will you do as Business Relationship Manager?

The Business Relationship Manager will play a pivotal role in driving income growth and expanding the reach of Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS). This role involves identifying, cultivating, and securing new business opportunities, including strategic and operational partnerships, grant funding, and other income streams. You will work closely with the Head of Business Development to implement strategic initiatives that align with the CHSS’s mission to improve the quality of life for people affected by chest, heart, and stroke conditions in Scotland. Key responsibilities include:

Develop and Implement Strategy – Create and execute a strategic plan for engaging with businesses across Scotland to build lasting partnerships and maximise income.

CRM System Management – Oversee the accurate recording, analysis, and reporting of all partnership activities within our CRM system to drive data-driven decision-making, support relationship-building efforts, and ensure team members effectively utilise the system.

Relationship Management – Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing business partners while identifying opportunities to expand our corporate network.

Stockholder engagement and collaboration – Engage with stakeholders, including healthcare professionals and community groups to identify collaborative opportunities.

Reporting and Evaluation – Regularly monitor, evaluate, and report on partnership progress, providing insights and recommendations to enhance future performance.

Project Management – Lead and coordinate partnership projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and clear communication throughout with stakeholders.

What do we need from you?

Experience:

• Proven experience in a relationship management or business development role within the charity sector – preferably within healthcare.
• Demonstrated ability to secure and manage high-value partnerships with stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the Scottish charity landscape and relevant market sectors.
• Proficiency in CRM systems – preferably Raiser Edge CRM however not essential.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Problem-Solving & Flexibility – Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think laterally and creatively. You should be able to adapt to changing circumstances and develop solutions that meet the needs of the charity.
• Organisational Skills – Highly organised with the ability to multitask and delegate effectively in a fast-moving environment.
• Communication and Presentation – Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey CHSS’s mission and values persuasively to stakeholders external from the charity.
• Commitment to CHSS Values – Demonstrate a commitment to upholding and promoting the values of Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland.
• Business Development – Proactively seek out new partnership opportunities through networking, research, and targeted outreach to align with CHSS’s mission and goals.
• Negotiation – secure funding agreements and other forms of financial support.

Background:

The Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce supports businesses in Scotland's capital city. We help them prosper, grow, and achieve success. We lead multiple projects and have teams working on membership support, events, communications, policy, training and international business to name a few. This role will specifically work 50% of the time across the multiple functions within Chamber of Commerce providing business support for the different teams as well as 50% of the time for a hosted project ‘Developing the Young Workforce - DYW’.

The DYW project is employer led, with a priority to make it easier for employers to connect with young people in schools and colleges across Scotland. It’s a team effort to support young people to prepare for the world of work. Through DYW, employers can provide inspirational opportunities for young people to help them understand and develop the skills they need to succeed.

The role will begin as soon as possible and is currently funded until March 31st 2025.

Work Pattern: This is a full-time vacancy, however applications from people wishing to work an alternative working pattern will be considered.

Working Location: This role will be based at the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce. We currently have a hybrid approach to working.

If you are:

• Organised, enjoy planning, creative and innovative.
• A great communicator, both written and spoken.
• A collaborator, strategic thinker and doer.

we’d love to hear from you.

The successful post-holder will be expected to operate in line with our values which are:

Justice, Equity, Trust, Collaboration and Compassion.

Overview

OPFS was founded in 1944 and since then we have been at the forefront of shaping policy and services that support the 144,000 single parent families in Scotland. OPFS HQ is in central Edinburgh, there are local services in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Falkirk, Edinburgh and Dundee with National digital and helpline services.

The Employability Support Worker will be responsible to the Regional Coordinator / Employment Lead and will work as a member of OPFS Employability Service, to provide employability services for single parents in Angus / Dundee to support them to secure employment, education or training.

Please Note: While the initial focus will be on delivering services in Angus, if funding is not secured beyond 31/03/25, the role may require working out of Dundee. We are committed to supporting our staff through any transitions and ensuring continuity of service delivery. The closest OPFS office for this role is located in Dundee, but the majority of the work will take place in the field in Angus (specific focus on Arbroath and Forfar).

All roles at OPFS contribute to our mission of working with and for single parent families, providing support that enables them to achieve their potential and helping to create lasting solutions to poverty and barriers facing single parents and their children. Our core values of Justice, Equity, Trust, Collaboration and Compassion are at the heart of everything we do and underpin all aspects of our work.

Equal opportunities and family friendly employment

• OPFS aims to be an equal opportunity and family friendly employer and flexible working requests will be considered. OPFS has Investors In People status and Living Wage accreditation.

At Beatson Cancer Charity we support and enhance the treatment, care and wellbeing of current, former and future cancer patients and their families. We work in partnership with the NHS, The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre (BWoSCC) and all related facilities. We also offer the wider community a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of cancer care.

Our Specialist Health and Work Service (SHAWS) supports people who are affected by cancer, and their families, to plan for and manage the impact cancer can have on their employment. Our team of Specialist Practitioners provide advice and support across a range of issues such as return to work planning, reasonable adjustments and making decisions about the future as well as self-management techniques designed to enhance an individual’s coping strategies.

Role Purpose

The SHAWS Practitioner will work as part of a small team managing their own client caseload and delivering group self-management workshops. Based on the Biopsychosocial model, this requires triaging, assessing, and providing ongoing support to patients, carers and employers. In addition, they will contribute to the development and promotion of the service as a specialist resource across professional and community settings.

Key Responsibilities

- Responsible for triage and assessment of new referrals based on a biopsychosocial model.

- Support planning and provision of ongoing support/coaching utilising validated assessment tools as part of support.

- Monitor progress during the course of SHAWS and wider multi-disciplinary care provision.

- Undertake risk assessments and risk management for individual clients and refer on as appropriate in response to client need.

- Manage emotional/distressing conversations sensitively and compassionately.

- Devise and deliver SHAWS Workshop programme, in conjunction with SHAWS colleagues and colleagues across wider Care Services.

- Devise and develop employer sessions based on our ‘We’re with you at work’ toolkit.

- Contribute to on-going service evaluation and development via reflective practice, case review, evaluation framework and relevant audit.

- Maintain professional requirements and responsibilities in regard to supervision and professional development.

Essential Candidate Criteria

- Educated to a degree level or equivalent within a relevant field (Health, Psychology, AHP, Nursing, Social Sciences, Education).

- Awareness of key health and work legislation e.g. The Equality Act 2010.

- Experience of working with people in a healthcare, community or social work setting.

- Experience of working autonomously to assess, devise and deliver a personalised support plan.

- Understanding of psychological risk and levels of psychological support.

- Experience and strong understanding of validated assessment tools and their use in planning and delivering support.

- Understand the principles of psycho-educational approaches.

Person Specification

- Skilled and experienced practitioner.

- Strong assessment and support planning skills.

- Sound understanding of evaluation and research.

- Enhanced communication skills.

- Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations/conflicts.

- Excellent organisational and time management skills.

- Ability to work flexibly and in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders.

- Self-motivated with an ability to inspire and motivate others.

Edinburgh Food Project runs seven foodbanks and an FCA accredited Money Advice Service.

We have joined with other foodbanks in the North East and South East of the city to expand the advice team and reach yet more people in crisis.

As part of this exciting and ambitious development, we are seeking a Support Officer to work at the front line in the fight against poverty.

This is a 2-year fixed-term contract at the heart of a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to ending the need for foodbanks. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and administrative skills, and will thrive in a fast-paced environment.

We are also recruiting two Welfare Rights Advisers. Full details of all the roles are detailed in the Recruitment Pack.

Edinburgh Food Project runs seven foodbanks and an FCA accredited Money Advice Service.

We recently joined with other foodbanks in the North East and South East of the city to expand the advice team and reach yet more people in crisis.

As part of this exciting and ambitious development, we are seeking two Welfare Rights Advisers to complete our team of advisers, and work at the front line in the fight against poverty.

This is a 2-year fixed-term contract at the heart of a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to ending the need for foodbanks. Successful candidates will have some experience of working in an advice setting and have excellent communication and administrative skills.

We are also recruiting for a Support Officer. Full details of all the roles are detailed in the Recruitment Pack.