We are a specialist law centre championing and protecting children’s rights across Scotland. Our vision is for ‘all children growing up in Scotland to have their rights respected, protected and fulfilled.’ We provide free, specialist legal advice on child law and children’s rights, helping children, young people, carers, and families access justice when their rights have been breached.

We do this through our advice line and community clinic in Govanhill. We also deliver specialist training to organisations and schools, building knowledge and capacity to better uphold children’s rights. Through the evidence and insights gathered from our legal work, we advocate for long-term, systemic change to improve outcomes for children across Scotland.

The Centre established a Community Clinic in Govanhill, which has been operating since October 2025. The Clinic provides free legal advice and support to people who need us most, helping to remove barriers to accessing justice and extending our reach into the community. Our community advice work responds to the significant barriers many children and families continue to face in accessing legal support, particularly within Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, where a lack of access to legal aid can leave rights breaches unaddressed.

Through the Community Clinic, we also seek to become a trusted and valued part of the local community. By building strong relationships with schools, community organisations, statutory services and others involved in the care and support of children and young people, we aim to increase awareness of rights, improve access to advice, and ensure our work is informed by the experiences and needs of the communities we serve.

Purpose of the role

As a solicitor for the Scottish Child Law Centre, your primary role is to promote and further the rights of children and young people in Scotland, by giving legal advice to children and families at our Govanhill Community Clinic.

Please note this post is open to women only. This is a Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1.

SCLC require to recruit a solicitor for the Govanhill Community Clinic. The role is to provide legal information and advice face to face in our Govanhill clinic. The diversity of the local population and the variety of cultures in Govanhill includes some religions and cultures where women would not, or do not feel comfortable, attending a one-on-one meeting with a man. The main demographic of people who use our clinic are ethnic minority women. Engagement and feedback from community members and partner organisations highlighted the need and preference for women to provide solicitor services in the clinic.

Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 provides that in certain circumstances it is lawful for an employer to apply a requirement to have a particular protected characteristic where, having regard to the nature or context of the work; there is an occupational requirement, and the application of the requirement is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.

SCLC believe that, for reasons stated above, the requirement to have a solicitor who is a woman is a genuine occupational requirement. Being a woman is therefore essential to the post and there is a legitimate aim for applying the requirement to have a woman-only post. For the same reasons, and in particular the direct legal advice and services the post holder will perform, the requirement is proportionate.

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.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide effective administrative support to Monklands Women’s Aid, with particular responsibility for the administrative and operational requirements associated with the organisation's offices and refuge accommodation. The postholder will undertake a range of general administrative, accommodation, property, financial and record-keeping duties to support the effective management and operation of Monklands Women’s Aid. The role will involve maintaining accurate records and documentation, processing correspondence, assisting with accommodation and Housing Benefit administration, liaising with contractors, suppliers, landlords, utility providers and other relevant organisations, and undertaking other administrative duties appropriate to the role. The postholder will be required to work with a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality and professionalism and in accordance with Monklands Women’s Aid policies and procedures.

Due to the nature of this role, applications are accepted from women only. This is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

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.