About the role

As a Children in Scotland Participation and Policy Officer you will have an important role supporting the work of the Participation and Policy Team.

Your role will involve delivering a diverse range of project work, in particular our direct work with children and young people. You will deliver this in line with Children in Scotland’s Principles and Guidelines for Meaningful Participation of Children and Young People.

You will also be responsible for supporting the wider work of the Participation and Policy Team, ensuring the views of the children and young people you work with inform our work as an organisation.

About Children in Scotland

Giving all children in Scotland an equal chance to flourish is at the heart of everything we do.

By bringing together a network of people working with and for children, alongside children and young people themselves, we offer a broad, balanced and independent voice. We create solutions, provide support and develop positive change across all areas affecting children in Scotland. We do this by listening, gathering evidence, and applying and sharing our learning, while always working to uphold children’s rights.

Our range of knowledge and expertise means we can provide trusted support on issues as diverse as the people we work with and the varied lives of children and families in Scotland.

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 Roisín Laing, Participation and Policy Manager by email on rlaing@childreninscotland.org.uk

If you are looking for a rewarding career and to work within an epic team that will help you grow and thrive, then you have come to the right place. Working within our Carntyne service you can start your day knowing what you do really does make a difference!

Penumbra’s Supported Accommodation services offer people with long-term mental ill health the opportunity to live independently in our houses and access daily support, both practical and emotional, from Penumbra staff.

In Glasgow we operate a house in the Carntyne area which caters for individual and shared living with 24 hour accessible support from a committed team of Penumbra staff.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to progress into a leadership and management role. There will be development opportunities to work closely with the Operations Manager and Senior Operations Manager. In addition, Penumbra offers an extensive leadership training programme that you will be actively encouraged and supported to participate in. There will be an opportunity for you to undertake sleepovers from the start of employment and on-call management duties after the induction period has been completed.

As a mental health charity, we really value the wellbeing of our staff. That’s why we want you to know that you’ll be joining a friendly team, who will give you a supportive environment to help you thrive in your role, including all the training you need to feel confident and equipped.

We can offer you a tonne of employee benefits, and we can promise you’ll be inspired by some pretty amazing humans every single day. We will support you on your own career path; developing new skills, accessing formal and informal learning experiences and providing opportunities to put your continual progress into practice.

Are you a creative and data-driven digital marketer looking to make a real difference?

Everyday people with chest, heart and stroke conditions leave 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 Digital Marketing Officer 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’ll play a key role in planning and delivering engaging digital marketing strategies across campaigns and business, using social media, email and paid channels. From creating content, and running campaigns to analysing performance and testing new ideas, you’ll play a key role within CHSS.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you’ll contribute to insight-led campaigns that raise awareness, drive engagement and support our ambition to ensure that there is No Life Half Lived.

This is a hands-on and busy role suited to someone who is organised, data-led, curious and confident using a wide range of digital platforms. In this role, you’ll be able to balance creativity with performance while growing your skills and contributing to a cause that matters.

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”. While we encourage flexibility wherever possible, please note that our Retail Shop roles operate within set business hours of 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to meet the needs of the business.

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.

About the role

We are looking for a proactive and relationship-focused individual to join our team as a Volunteering and Mentoring Coordinator.

This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of our work with children and young people. You will work as part of our mentoring team to coordinate our mentoring provision, supporting children and young people to build confidence, develop positive relationships and improve outcomes through high-quality, volunteer-led mentoring. This includes contributing to established programmes such as intandem (for care experienced young people) and Plusone (preventative and early-intervention focussed mentoring support).

Alongside mentoring, you will play a key role in supporting and developing volunteering across YMCA Edinburgh — supporting the full volunteer journey from enquiry through to onboarding and ongoing engagement, and contributing to a positive, inclusive and welcoming volunteering culture across our services.

The role offers the opportunity to work across different parts of the organisation, building strong relationships with young people, volunteers and partners, and supporting the continued development of youth volunteering opportunities. As part of a collaborative team, you will contribute to how our mentoring and volunteering work continues to evolve in response to the needs of those we connect with.

What you’ll be doing

• Coordinating volunteer-led mentoring for children and young people
• Supporting and developing volunteer mentors
• Managing volunteer processes including recruitment, onboarding and support
• Building strong relationships with young people, families and partners
• Supporting youth volunteering opportunities across services
• Maintaining records, monitoring activity and contributing to reporting
• Providing occasional direct support to young people where needed, including in situations where mentoring relationships are not in place or have broken down

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children and young people
• Can support and coordinate volunteers or groups of people
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with a wide range of people
• Is highly organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Has strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Shares our commitment to working with integrity, inclusion, transparency and resilience

Our approach

Based in Leith, YMCA Edinburgh supports children, young people and families in the community and across the city. At YMCA Edinburgh, we take a relationship-based and participatory approach to our work. We believe in creating opportunities for young people and volunteers to shape and influence what we do, and in working collaboratively to support positive outcomes for children, young people and families. We are committed to working with integrity, inclusion, transparency and resilience in all that we do.

Additional information

• This post is subject to a PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme check.
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references (one of which should be from your current or most recent employer).
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities

An equal opportunities monitoring form is included as part of the application pack. Completion of this form is voluntary. The information is used for monitoring purposes only, is kept separate from your application, and is not shared with the recruitment panel.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require this information in an alternative format or need any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact jobs@ymcaedinburgh.com

Informal Enquiries

If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role before applying, please contact Mike Kerracher at mike.kerracher@ymcaedinburgh.com

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 a Mental Health Coach to join our Service Delivery team.

About the role

We are recruiting for an additional Mental Health Coach to join our team to help us meet demand. The coach will provide 1:1 support for young people, as well as supporting our groupwork and drop-in programmes. Our Mental Health Coaching is person centered, strengths based and incorporates 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 want to recruit people to join our team who share our vision, values, and passion to support young people to 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 people who have experience in working with young people aged 11 – 21, from a range of backgrounds including youth work, mental health services, support work and education. Whilst therapeutic experience is useful, it is not

essential for this role as full training and ongoing development will be provided. We are an organisation working with trauma and so it is important that you are willing to take part in regular group reflective practice to ensure our work is ethically sound as well as to look after your own wellbeing. As much of our work supports young people in North Edinburgh, we would also welcome people with experience or knowledge of living or working within this community.

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 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

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 a new role in our Senior Leadership Team – Head of Service.

About the Role

This is an exciting time to join U-evolve, following the launch of our new strategy in 2025 and a period of continued growth and expansion. As our services develop and new programmes are introduced, we are creating a Head of Services role as part of a newly established Senior Leadership Team, alongside our Fundraising Lead. This role will play a key part in supporting the CEO to focus on strategic leadership by taking responsibility for the day-to-day management and coordination of service delivery. It is a new and evolving position, offering a genuine opportunity to shape how services are delivered and developed as the organisation grows. The role provides the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people, while also offering strong opportunities for personal and professional development within an organisation that values learning and continuous improvement.

Who Are We Looking For

We are looking for someone who brings strong experience of working with children and young people, with a good understanding of the challenges they face and the support they need. You will be passionate about young people’s mental health and committed to delivering support in a trauma-informed, safe, and inclusive way, ensuring services are responsive to individual needs. This role requires someone who is highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities, while also being flexible, reflective, responsive, and comfortable thinking on your feet in an ever-changing environment. You will be a supportive and approachable leader, able to build strong relationships with staff and help them to grow and flourish in their roles. Using your experience, you will provide guidance, supervision, and confidence to the team, helping to maintain high standards of practice across all services.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, collaborative, and motivated to make a real difference, and who is excited by the opportunity to shape and develop services as U-evolve continues to grow.

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

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

This role involves providing art therapy to young people aged 11–21, supporting their mental health and wellbeing through creative, therapeutic approaches. Young people may access the service through self-referral or referrals from CAMHS, schools, social work, and other youth organisations. The postholder will deliver both short-term and longer-term therapeutic support, primarily through individual sessions, with opportunities to develop and facilitate art therapy groups as the service grows. The role is part of a wider service team and will work closely with other practitioners, with support and supervision from the Head of Services. Support is flexible and tailored to each young person’s needs, and the role may involve working in partnership with other services as part of a multi-agency, coordinated approach, including making onward referrals where appropriate. This is an opportunity to be part of a service that is responsive, inclusive, and focused on achieving positive outcomes for young people.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a qualified Art Therapist who is passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people and brings a strong understanding of their needs and experiences. You will be committed to working in a trauma-informed way, creating safe and supportive spaces where young people feel able to express themselves. You will be creative, empathetic, and flexible in your approach, able to adapt your work to meet the diverse needs of the young people you support. Alongside strong therapeutic skills, you will be able to work both independently and as part of a wider team, contributing positively to a collaborative and reflective working environment. We are looking for someone creative and reflective, with the ability to build strong relationships with young people and partner organisations. You will be motivated to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people and be comfortable working in a developing service, where flexibility and responsiveness are key.

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

This is a dynamic and exciting role supporting the delivery of our work across several projects. Working as part of a talented staff team, the Youth Development Chef will use their professional expertise to develop and deliver on our youth work catering enterprise. The role is suitable for an experienced catering professional who is looking for new horizons.

Our approach is all about creating environments in which young people feel supported enough to take agency and responsibility to find their own positive way forward. We are looking for someone who instinctively chimes with this approach and can run a professional kitchen environment which inspires young people to engage with food and cooking on their own terms.

In addition, the successful candidate will align with our values: We Love, We Trust, We Unite, We Lead.

They will be deeply passionate about maximising the potential of all young people and be ready to create a kitchen that supports and welcomes young people with diverse backgrounds and unmet needs.

Our Youth Development Chef will therefore be unconditionally compassionate, patient and non-judgemental.

Are you a hardworking and task-driven person with a background of working with a wide range of people?

If so, this role in our FareShare depot could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About Cyrenians FareShare Depot

Cyrenians FareShare is part of the FareShare UK charity network established in 1994, which aims at relieving food poverty and reducing food waste in the United Kingdom. It does this by obtaining good quality surplus food from the food industry that would otherwise have gone to waste and distributing it to frontline charities and community groups across the UK.

About the role

You will be part of a small team of staff that works with 50+ volunteers helping to redistribute food to charities throughout South East and Central Scotland. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Receiving deliveries, organising stock and packing orders
• Delivering orders to our Community Food Members in our FareShare van
• Supporting our Depot volunteers with the day-to-day operations of the Depot

About You

You will be an outgoing individual with excellent interpersonal skills and a creative approach to problem solving. You will also be:

• Hard working, motivated and be able to work well as part of a team.
• Organised with good IT skills
• Able to work with a wide range of people from all backgrounds

How we’ll support you

You’ll be joining a small but experienced and knowledgeable team who will give you full introduction to all aspects of the depot.

You’ll have a supportive manager as well as access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.

About us

At Cyrenians we take a public health approach to 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

Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone's life? Do you have patience and want to create a safe environment for people to stay? If you do, we have an opportunity for you.

Role

We are looking for a Night Shift Worker who will maintain Bethany House as a safe environment for residents while promoting a caring environment through high standards of professional practice. You will work alongside one other night shift worker each night, offering support to residents and safeguarding the house

Your tasks include establishing and maintaining the general security of the building during night shift hours, in accordance with policies and procedures and accepted customs and practices; and upkeep of our 24 hours residential unit.

Experience of working with vulnerable and homeless people, experience of working within a team and an understanding of mental health issues, addiction problems and chaotic behaviour are essential for the role. You will have an SVQ2 qualification or be willing to work towards this.

As Bethany is a Christian organisation this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with Equality Act 2010. Applicants should have and be able to evidence an active Christian faith and commitment.

Successful applicants for this post will require membership of the PVG scheme.

We are committed to helping our employees flourish personally and professionally. Below are a few examples of the ways we support our employees.

Bethany provides 30 days of annual leave initially to all contracted staff, rising to a maximum of 40 days depending on length of service.

Bethany provides enhanced payments for maternity, paternity, and adoption.

Bethany operates a company pension scheme to which all staff are auto-enrolled, with option to opt out. We will match any staff member’s pension contribution up to a maximum of 5%.

Bethany provides a death in service benefit scheme.