CoWL are seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our team, with a particular focus on financial inclusion. Funded by The Robertson Trust, this role aims to reduce financial inequalities experienced by unpaid carers and disabled people in West Lothian.

The successful candidate will:

• Help individuals access appropriate financial advice and support
• Promote financial wellbeing and resilience
• Provide general information, advice and guidance
• Support people to connect with the broader range of services offered by CoWL

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives by supporting financial empowerment and inclusion.

Join us in shaping the new Fair Futures for Young Carers programme in Scotland, as we build a national schools‑focused initiative and lay the foundations for sustainable young carer support across the country.

Carers' Trust are looking for a Programme Officer with a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring young carers are at the heart of programme design and development.

As the postholder you will:

• Build strong partnerships with schools, carer services and young carers.

• Lead programme promotion, training and events and represent the Fair Futures programme across Scotland.

• Gather insights and data to support ongoing development, evaluation and wider systems‑change.

Are you passionate about working with people in a person-centred way?

If so, then our Keyworker role may be the one for you.

About Social Bite Village

Founded by Social Bite who partnered with Cyrenians to provide the support, the village provides temporary, supported accommodation to people who have become homeless. The village provides a home as well as the opportunity to participate in shared activities and opportunities. Our Community model is based on Cyrenians core values, prioritising trusted relationships and putting the person at the heart of the decisions which matter most to them.

About the role

Our keyworker will work as part of a team, and the wider social bite partnership, to ensure the village is a homely, welcoming and safe space. Your main responsibilities include:

• Working with residents to develop their own support plan
• Supporting residents to be active in the day-to-day activity of the village, including decision making
• Provide support and supervision to volunteers

About You

As a committed, compassionate and reliable member of the team, you’ll be able to develop trusted relationships with those we support and with your colleagues. You should also be:

• Experienced in delivering person-centred support
• A strong communicator with experience of working collaboratively
• A calm and encouraging presence, able to work at the pace of the individual

How we’ll support you

You’ll be joining an experienced and knowledgeable team who will give you full training on all aspects of your role. You’ll also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.

About us

At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness. We understand that there are many routes into homelessness, and that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to supporting people towards more positive and stable futures. That’s why all our work is values-led and relationships-based.Read more about our values here.

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 Community Support Services Coordinator you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading health charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support Service provides access to a range of supported self management and community recovery services to support people across Scotland to manage their health as well as possible and adjust to life after a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or after a stroke.

The Coordinator plays a vital role in delivering Community Support services across the Lothian area for people living with chest, heart, and stroke conditions, as well as Long Covid.

They are responsible for leading a high-quality, person-centred service that empowers individuals to build confidence, manage their condition, and work towards their own goals. This includes the recruitment, retention, and line management of volunteers who provide goal-oriented and time-limited support, helping people take positive steps towards greater independence and self-management.

The Coordinator will also develop strong local connections and a detailed community map to support effective signposting, ensuring people can access the right support at the right time.

Please note that due to the nature of this role, working with service users within their homes and in the community across Lothian, access to a car is a requirement for this role.

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”.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVG check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background

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 an Area Manager you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading health charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support Service provides access to a range

of supported self management and community recovery services to support people across Scotland to manage their health as well as possible and adjust to life after a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or after a stroke.

You will lead one of our five newly formed areas, supporting a group of shops and the teams who make them special.

You’ll:

• Inspire and coach Shop Managers, helping them grow and succeed
• Drive income and shape great customer experiences across your area
• Support volunteer recruitment and create a positive, inclusive culture
• Champion high standards, compliance, and safe working practices
• Get involved in new shop openings and the development of our estate
• Build relationships in local communities to raise awareness and support
• Encourage innovation and help bring new ideas to life
• Be a visible, hands-on leader through regular shop visits and weekend working on a rota

This role is varied, purposeful, and full of opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience leading across multiple retail sites
• Enjoys developing people and helping others shine
• Is confident using data, KPIs, and commercial insight to drive decisions
• Communicates clearly, openly, and with compassion
• Can balance the practical demands of operations with a warm, people-first approach
• Understands the unique strengths and challenges of charity retail
• Values diversity, inclusion, and creating welcoming environments for all

You don’t need formal qualifications — what matters most is your leadership experience,your passion for retail, and your commitment to making a difference.

Why Join Us?

This is a chance to shape something new.

You’ll step into a supportive team, influence how our structure beds in, and help us build consistency, confidence, and pride across our shops.

You’ll have:

• The opportunity to lead meaningful change
• A real voice in how we grow and improve
• A role where your work directly supports people across Scotland
• A culture where we care about each other and celebrate success together

Most importantly, you’ll be part of a charity that puts people at the heart of everything we do.

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 an Individual Giving Fundraiser you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading health charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support Service provides access to a range of supported self management and community recovery services to support people across Scotland to manage their health as well as possible and adjust to life after a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or after a stroke.

The Individual Giving Fundraiser will play a key role in growing and sustaining CHSS’s individual donor income by leading donor acquisition, stewardship, and reactivation activity, with a strong focus on face-to-face recruitment and compelling multi-channel appeals. Working within the Donor Development team and collaboratively across Income Generation, Communications, Supporter Care, and Data, this role will help develop targeted campaigns, strengthen supporter loyalty, and ensure high-quality donor journeys that enhance long-term income stability.

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”.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination.

We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.

Midlothian Sure Start is a dynamic, award winning third sector organisation. It offers a quality support service to families with children up to age 12 across Midlothian. Midlothian Sure Start has been in existence since 2001 and employs over 70 members of staff providing a service in Family Learning centres and in the community. Our ethos is to provide a holistic, confidential community based service where families are at the heart of what we do.

We are looking for people who are as passionate about the services we provide as we are and in return we are keen to support professional development with excellent training and development opportunities, enhanced sick pay (following completion of probation), enhanced annual leave entitlement (we close completely for a well-earned break over Christmas and New Year) and we support our staff with an Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Discounted Childcare, Health Cash Plan and Discounted Shopping.

We are currently recruiting a Senior Business Support Officer to support the effective and efficient operation of Midlothian Sure Starts business support function, including line management of the Business Support team, management of the day-to-day finance operations, data and IT/systems support and supporting the organisations business support function.

Qualifications - HNC in Administration or equivalent experience is required. The candidate must undertake an enhanced PVG check. An accounting/finance or relevant qualification is desirable but not essential.

Experience - Experience of working in an office environment at a senior level is essential as is an understanding of managing data and finance tasks. An understanding of the difficulties experienced by vulnerable families and good interpersonal and communication skills are required.

Dundee Women’s Aid (DWA) have an exciting opportunity to join our Dundee Assist team. Full induction training will be provided.

Dundee Assist is focused on reducing risk and improving the safety and wellbeing of victims of domestic abuse in Dundee, which aims to ensure that all victims; women, children, and men, 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. You will be creative, innovative, adaptable, dynamic and able to deliver an empathic and robust service. The use of a non-judgemental approach is essential, and you should be able to evidence professional curiosity.

Women only need apply under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to join the PVG scheme. Dundee Women’s Aid positively welcomes applications from women within all sections of the community.

Please note – this post requires Non-Police Personnel Vetting Level 1as well as a PVG Scheme Record Check

If you require further information on this please contact:

Lynn MacDonald, Head of Operations: lmacdonald@dundeeassist.co.uk

Fruitmarket is looking for a Finance and Administration Manager

We are looking for an experienced Finance & Administration Managerto join our creative team and play a vital role in keeping our organisation running smoothly.

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your financial expertise to support one of Scotland’s foremost centres for creativity and culture. Ensuring that our creative and commercial programmes are supported by strong systems and sound management, you’ll be at the heart of our operations – overseeing budgets, compliance, and administration – helping us continue to build a strong foundationfor artistic innovation and cultural impact.

Community Integrated Care is currently seeking a skilled Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) Specialist Practitioner within our South Scotland area. This includes Glasgow, Edinburgh and the Lothians, Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders.

With a flexible location, the PBS Specialist Practitioner will work with and support the Strategic PBS Lead in coordinating a whole-organisational approach and strategy to enable this to be effective, and to quantify the impact both in terms of reduced behaviours and improved quality of life and developing and implementing a Positive Behaviour Culture.

This role is full time (37.5 hours per week) . Monday - Friday (4 day working week can be discussed). You must be driver with access to own car as the role covers the South of Scotland, with occasions where travel elsewhere in Scotland may be required.

We are seeking applications from those with the following relevant experience -

Level 5 PBS Qualification is essential and willingness to work to level 6/7 or ABA qualification with minimum one year working PBS experience

So what's the deal? In return, we offer you a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in a rewarding and enriching environment. We also offer the following;

• Comprehensive induction and commitment to on going learning and development
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to a free app offering retail discounts, leisure savings and holiday and travel discounts
• Tools and support to help you lead an easier (financial) life
• Employee of the month and other recognition schemes
• Employee Assistant programme - available 24/7
• Wellbeing Fund
• Employee Voice - GameChangers

Who you’ll be supporting & more about the role:

We are seeking applications from those with the following relevant experience -

Qualifications required-

Level 5 PBS Qualification is essential and willingness to work to level 6/7 or ABA qualification with minimum one year working PBS experience

Extensive experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism who display behaviours of concern.

Experience of carrying out Behaviour assessments within a Positive Behaviour Support Framework .

Experience of reducing the use of restrictive practices; including restrictive interventions

Experience of delivering training, workshops and/or teaching adult learners

Experience of leading individual/team de-briefs

Community Integrated Care supports individuals with a wide range of needs and in many cases, people whose needs and histories mean that individuals can reasonably be predicted to present with behaviours that challenge.

The organisation’s current approach to significant behaviour is to use the least restrictive practices to support the individual through stressful episodes and as such the relevant colleagues are trained in the MAPA (Managing Actual and Potential Aggression) model of interventions (licensed through the Crisis Prevention Institute). However, the aspiration is to for the organisation to adopt the recovery model approaches of Active Support and Positive Behavioural Support which advocate a more proactive approach to prevention and reduction of behaviours that challenge and overall improvement to quality of life outcomes.

The successful candidate will possess excellent writing skills, as well as strong verbal communication skills. Furthermore, the candidate should also possess strong computer skills (e.g., formatting Word documents, creating Excel spreadsheets), and should have experience in conducting research. Additionally, the candidate should have knowledge of care standards and social care legislation. A knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint is preferable but not essential as this can be trained.

You will have experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external agencies

Given the nature of this role there will be a requirement to be flexible in working hours and travel on a regular basis.

If you have read this advert and feel like it’s exactly the role and organisation you’re looking for, please click 'Apply' to take you through to our short application form.

If you are interested in learning more about the role before submitting your application, please feel free to contact recruitment.region1@c-i-c.co.uk

Your values:

It is important too that you share our company values - We Include; We Deliver; We Aspire; We Respect; We Enable, which are at the heart of everything we do and ensure that we deliver high quality, consistent care and support.

Community Integrated Care is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.