Are you passionate about helping people to live a better life? Do you want to work for a charity where your health and wellbeing matter just as much as the people you support? Do you want to be part of a trauma-informed team where you will be supported to develop creative and flexible ways of working?

You don't need previous experience or qualifications in this field. If you share our values and have a genuine commitment to supporting people, this could be the role for you.

At LinkLiving, our values and people are at the heart of everything we do:

• Empathy (listen to and understand an individual’s needs and circumstances)
• Respect (treat others the way they wish to be treated)
• Integrity (be honest and have strong moral principles)
• Caring (show kindness and concern for others)

We are proud of the positive culture within our Edinburgh Mental Health Services, recently recognised during a Care Inspection, where inspectors noted that "staff worked extremely well together within a culture of exceptionally strong values, compassion and respect."

We are looking for people who can contribute to that culture by building positive relationships, working collaboratively with colleagues, and treating everyone with dignity, empathy and respect.

LinkLiving is a Scottish health and wellbeing charity that supports people to manage or overcome the effects of negative life experiences (including trauma, mental health challenges, poverty and inequality) so that they can build on their strengths and aspirations in order to live their best possible lives. We support people through a range of models including:

• Personal development and employability programmes
• Self-help coaching
• Supported accommodation
• Care at home
• Housing support
• Befriending
• Social cafes

About the Service

Our Edinburgh Mental Health Services are made up of three housing support teams who provide visiting support across Edinburgh to people experiencing mental ill health.

The service also includes a Core and Cluster accommodation service, providing more intensive, accommodation-based support to people with complex needs, including those who have spent time in long-term hospital care.

Across all parts of the service, our support enables people to live as independently as possible, maintain their tenancy and accommodation, improve their mental and physical wellbeing, and work towards the life they want for themselves.

The Job

We have an exciting opportunity for ambitious and motivated Support Workers to join our Edinburgh Mental Health Services and make a positive difference in the lives of the people we support.

In this role, you will be supported to work in a person-centred and trauma-informed way, building effective relationships with people affected by a range of mental health challenges. You will support people through difficult periods in their lives, helping them build resilience, develop skills and confidence, and work towards recovery and a good life.

Depending on your role within the service, you may provide support through our visiting housing support teams or within our Core and Cluster accommodation service.

You will provide emotional, practical and social support that promotes independence, wellbeing and informed choice in all aspects of daily life.

This role involves the administration of medication for some of the people we support. Full training will be provided.

For a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack above.

What’s in it for you?

The benefits of being a LinkLiving employee (subject to the policies and benefit terms and conditions) include:

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards, subject to terms of the scheme
• 35 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus additional 3 days pro rata after 3 years’ service
• opportunity to buy and sell holiday
• enhanced company sick and family friendly pay
• access to paid SVQ qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• funded Disclosure Scotland and Scottish Social Services Council memberships
• defined contribution pension scheme with generous employer contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options
• access to a Salary Exchange car leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme
• life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits
• healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants, and other services
• employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being
• access to purchase annual corporate clothing vouchers
• annual flu vaccination
• access to a credit union savings and borrowing scheme
• cycle to work scheme

For a full list of benefits available to employees, please see the following link - linkliving.org.uk/work-with-us

Successful applicants will be required to apply for registration with SSSC within 3 months of their start date and be registeredwithin 6 months.

This role is subject to PVG membership under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Individuals who are barred from working with children or protected adults will not be considered for this position. Link will meet the cost of any new PVG scheme membership or membership update.

Looking for a role where you can help people thrive?

As a Support Worker at Blue Triangle, an award-winning Scottish charity, you’ll be part of a team that has each other’s backs, providing safe, secure and supportive accommodation for people experiencing homelessness. You’ll give practical and emotional support, build trusting relationships and help people believe in what they can achieve. Whether it’s reaching a goal, learning a new skill, becoming more independent or simply having a better day, you’ll be there to encourage, support and celebrate those moments together.

We look after our team too with competitive pay, a fully funded SVQ qualification, wellbeing support and real opportunities to develop your career.

We’re looking for people who are kind, passionate and creative, and who share our values.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

How You’ll Support People to Thrive

• work as part of a team providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for people experiencing homelessness.
• support, review, monitor and evaluate through our case management system, to achieve a positive person-centred outcome for the people we work with in line with organisational, statutory and legislative requirements.
• maintain and update all recording systems and documentation in line with relevant policies, procedures and practice guidelines, including the occupancy agreement, within required timeframes.
• provide, plan and facilitate key work meetings, key work sessions, meetings, reviews and other internal/external meetings in conjunction with the person’s support plan.
• provide general advocacy and advice to the people we support, including assistance to enable them to meet the conditions of their occupancy agreements.
• and most importantly, help turn support into independence.

Our Charles Brownlie Portwell service in Hamilton supports people experiencing homelessness aged 16+, with this role operating on an 8-week rolling rota. Find out more about the role in the Support Worker Role Profile

Is This You?

• You’re passionate about helping people overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes.
• You believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect and compassion.
• You can build strong relationships and support people to make informed choices about their lives.
• You’re resilient, adaptable and comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team.
• You ideally have experience supporting people through work, volunteering or lived experience.
• You’re comfortable using IT systems and keen to develop your skills.
• You’ll ideally hold an SVQ Level 2 or above, or you’re willing to work towards a Level 3 qualification.

Your Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive salary and pension options
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• Double pay for festive bank holidays
• Long service awards and pay progression
• Fully funded SVQ3 qualification
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts, cycle to work scheme and more.
• Inhouse training programmes
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A people-first culture that understands life beyond work, supported by a wide range of family-friendly policies.
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union, significant gym discounts, Blue Light Card membership, Unum Dental Cover Plans, £200 refer a friend scheme and many more

As a Senior Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing the highest possible quality of social care support, which meets the needs of each person we support. You will identify, plan and facilitate support, enabling appropriate move-on options for the people we work with. Whether it’s developing staff, driving positive outcomes, overcoming challenges or celebrating success, you’ll play a key role in making a lasting difference every day.

We look after our team too with competitive pay, a fully funded SVQ qualification, wellbeing support and real opportunities to develop your career.

We are looking for people who are kind, passionate and creative, and who share our values.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

How You’ll Support People to Thrive:

• Provide assistance to the Service Manager in the day to day delivery of the service, deputising where necessary.
• Promote and encourage the professional development of staff, including onboarding, supervision, core competencies, in-house training and external training.
• Ensure adequate staffing cover is provided for the service at all times by appropriate shift rotas and deployment of employees, both permanent and relief.
• Carry out effective and regular supervision with Support Workers.

Our Shore Street and Solas services in Oban support those aged 16+ who are experiencing homelessness, with this role operating on a 4 week rolling rota. Find out more about the role in our Senior Support Worker Role Profile.

Is This You?

• You’re passionate about helping people overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes.
• You believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect and compassion.
• You’re comfortable using IT systems and keen to develop your skills.
• You demonstrate commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and the Associations policies and procedures.
• You’re already registered with the Scottish Social Services Council, and hold a minimum of SCQF Level 7 (SVQ 3) in Social Care but willing to complete an SCQF Level 9 (SVQ4) as soon as possible and have experience of managing and motivating a team.

Your Rewards and Benefits:

• Competitive salary and pension options
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Double pay for festive bank holidays
• Long service awards and pay progression
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts, cycle to work scheme and more.
• Inhouse training programmes
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A people-first culture that understands life beyond work, supported by a wide range of family-friendly policies.
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union, significant gym discounts, Blue Light Card membership, Unum Dental Cover Plans, £200 refer a friend scheme and many more

BECOME A TRUSTEE

Help transform lives. Help shape our future.

Make a lasting difference in tackling homelessness and poverty.

The Marie Trust supports people facing homelessness and poverty in Glasgow, helping them move towards stable accommodation and access the specialist support they need.

We are looking for committed, thoughtful people to join our Board of Trustees and guide our next chapter.

WE WOULD PARTICULARLY WELCOME EXPERIENCE IN

FINANCE & FUNDRAISING

Strengthening financial oversight and resources

LEGAL

Supporting sound governance and compliance

DIGITAL & COMMUNICATIONS

Helping us connect with our communities

HUMAN RESOURCES

Supporting people and organisational development

STRATEGIC PLANNING & GOVERNANCE

Help shape our long-term direction and strengthen Board oversight.

We also welcome experience in homelessness, housing and social care; lived experience of homelessness or poverty; and

partnership development.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

Quarterly Board meetings, additional sub-committee meetings as required, and opportunities to engage with our services and events.

Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people with a disability and or Autism?

About Options Moray

Aberlour Options Moray is a community-based service for children/young people with learning disabilities offering residential, short breaks, family-based care and community support matched with the individual needs of every young person.

What we are looking for....

We are looking for a Young People’s Worker, to work 35 hours per week on a permanent basis. The team work no more than 4 days before a day off and currently have every second weekend off. Rotas are designed around the needs of the young people we care for and ensuring the wellness of the practitioners we employ. Late shifts are 2.00pm to 10.00pm. Early shifts are 7.30am to 2.30pm. Overnight sleep ins are part of the role, alongside an awake member of night staff. Shifts can be subject to change as and when required for the needs of the service.

Individuals need to bring a range of qualities to the role including being playful, warm and accepting and must be able to adapt their practice to appropriately meet the varying individual needs of each young person. This role can be challenging but is also immensely rewarding and provides postholders with rich opportunities to develop their own practice and understanding of the needs of children and young people with disabilities.

You must be comfortable working in a culture based on respect, integrity, innovation and the ability to challenge – both yourself and other people. We support our staff to be as effective as they can be through dedicated training and supervision. In return our staff act as exceptional role models supporting the children and young people, as well as sharing knowledge and learning with colleagues.

Ideally, you will have a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above, or be willing to work to this requirement as per SSSC registration.

At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. To have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for from our employees click here.

What we offer...

As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers. Find out more about our Employee Benefits here and our commitment to Equality and Diversity here.

Please also read our recruitment privacy notice - Aberlour | Privacy notice.

About Advice Direct Scotland

Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) is Scotland's national advice service, providing free, practical and impartial advice to people across Scotland on issues including consumer rights, energy, debt, housing and advocacy.

Our mission is simple: to ensure everyone in Scotland has access to the support they need, when they need it.

As a modern, digital-first organisation, we deliver advice and support through telephone, webchat, email, SMS, social media and self-service digital tools, enabling us to reach people in the way that works best for them.

Every year, our services help thousands of people navigate financial challenges, access support, resolve consumer issues and improve their wellbeing. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, helping us deliver meaningful impact across Scotland's communities.

About the Role

As our External Engagement Lead, you'll be responsible for raising awareness of ADS services, developing strategic partnerships, creating referral pathways and delivering events that increase engagement and service uptake.

You'll work closely with colleagues across business development, communications and service delivery to ensure our services reach more individuals, communities and organisations, particularly those who may otherwise struggle to access support.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing and delivering engagement and outreach activity across Scotland.
• Building and managing relationships with partners, stakeholders and community organisations.
• Creating and strengthening referral pathways into ADS services.
• Representing ADS at meetings, conferences, exhibitions and networking events.
• Planning and delivering webinars, workshops, roadshows and stakeholder events.
• Working with colleagues to promote engagement activity and share impact stories.
• Monitoring performance, evaluating outcomes and reporting on impact.
• Supporting funding applications, tenders and organisational growth through engagement evidence and insight.

About You

You'll be a confident communicator and natural relationship-builder with experience of delivering engagement, outreach, partnership or events activity.

You'll also have:

• Experience of developing partnerships and community engagement initiatives.
• A track record of increasing participation, referrals, service uptake or stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication, presentation and networking skills.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Experience managing events and coordinating multiple priorities.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and partners.
• A commitment to inclusion, accessibility and helping people access the support they need.

Experience within the third sector, public sector, advice sector or community engagement environment would be advantageous.

Why Join ADS?

• 31.25 hours over a 4-day working week
• Monday to Friday only, 9am to 6pm
• 2 x 15 minute breaks plus 1 hour lunch
• 30.5 days annual leave (38 days pro rata), enabling excellent work-life balance
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Life insurance for added peace of mind
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support
• Fresh fruit and snacks daily
• Company events
• Company sick pay
• Reward and benefits programmes
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
• Opportunities for progression within Advice Direct Scotland
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact across Scotland
• Flexible, supportive and values-driven culture
• Variety, autonomy and the chance to shape a growing engagement programme
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

The Iona Community is seeking an Abbey Administrator to provide the efficient administration and communication that keep our activities on Iona running smoothly.

Working as part of the Resident Team is more than a job; it is a way of life. You will live and work alongside colleagues and guests, sharing in daily tasks, worship and recreation.

You will provide administrative support across the Abbey Team and be an initial point of contact for general enquiries by phone, by email and in person. Working with the Bookings Co-ordinator, you will help manage guest bookings, room allocations and guest lists, ensuring that arrangements are in place to meet guests’ needs.

The role also includes working with the Finance Team to process island financial transactions and keep accurate records, and supporting the Iona Community Prayer Circle. You will work closely with colleagues on the island and on the mainland, and will have considerable day-to-day autonomy.

We are looking for someone with:

• A strong commitment to the ministry of hospitality and the common life, and a pastoral nature that welcomes people whoever they are
• A proven track record of providing quality administrative support in an office environment
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft 365
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven organisational and numeracy skills, with close attention to detail
• The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
• The ability to maintain a high degree of responsibility and confidentiality
• The ability to handle competing demands, adapt to change and work well under pressure
• Emotional intelligence, compassion and warmth
• A willingness to live in a residential community and cover for colleagues when necessary
• Awareness of, and sympathy with, the Iona Community’s Christian commitment, purpose and values

Experience of customer service, managing financial transactions (including cash handling) and software such as Canva, Xero, CiviPlus or Freetobook would be welcome, but is not essential.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. The post-holder must be, or become, a member of Scotland’s Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme.

Due to the nature of this post, it will not be possible to consider applicants who do not already have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

The Iona Community is seeking an Abbey Housekeeper to lead our housekeeping team and help make Iona Abbey a clean, well-organised and welcoming home for guests, staff and volunteers.

Working as part of the Resident Team is more than a job; it is a way of life. You will live and work alongside colleagues and guests, sharing in daily tasks, worship and recreation.

Working with a Deputy Housekeeper and up to four volunteers, you will take part in all cleaning duties and ensure that the Abbey accommodation, Welcome Centre toilets and other Community properties on Iona are kept to a high standard. You will also ensure the smooth running of the Refectory and Scullery, working with the Kitchen Team.

This is also an important guest-facing role. For many guests, the housekeeping team is the most visible team at the Abbey, and you will often be the first person they turn to with a question between programme activities. The post involves early and late shifts in line with the flow of Abbey life.

We are looking for someone with:

• A strong commitment to the ministry of hospitality and the common life, and a pastoral nature that welcomes people whoever they are
• Experience of cleaning, ideally in a hospitality setting
• Proven ability to supervise and support people and to lead by example
• Well-developed organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ideally from a customer-facing environment
• A good understanding of Health & Safety and environmental regulations
• The ability to work well under pressure, adapt to change and take independent initiative
• The ability to undertake a hands-on role involving some physical work and manual handling
• A willingness to live in a residential community and cover for colleagues when necessary
• Awareness of, and sympathy with, the Iona Community’s Christian commitment, purpose and values

Experience of managing volunteers and good computer skills, including Microsoft 365, would be welcome but are not essential.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. The post-holder must be, or become, a member of Scotland’s Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme.

Due to the nature of this post, it will not be possible to consider applicants who do not already have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

The Iona Community is seeking a Programme Planning Co-ordinator to shape the guest programme at Iona Abbey, planning creative and inclusive weeks that affirm and challenge people of all ages and inspire them to share their experience with the wider world.

Working as part of the Resident Team is more than a job; it is a way of life. You will live and work alongside colleagues and guests, sharing in daily tasks, worship and recreation.

Our guest programme runs from March to November, with themes ranging from particular concerns of the Iona Community to more flexible “Time and Space” weeks. Some weeks are led by staff and others by external leaders, including islanders and members of the Iona Community. Every year also includes a YouthFest, a Columba Week and an Easter Week.

You will plan these weeks three years ahead, in line with the Iona Community’s purpose, work and concerns, considering the balance of the programme, the availability of leaders and how best to maximise occupancy. You will also evaluate each week’s programme and work with the Programme Delivery Co-ordinator, external leaders and the Abbey Team to support its delivery, including providing holiday cover.

We are looking for someone with:

• A strong commitment to the ministry of hospitality and the common life, and a pastoral nature that welcomes people whoever they are
• Experience of forward planning a wide range of programmes
• Experience of facilitating creative and inclusive programmes for a variety of groups
• A creative, spontaneous and innovative approach to programme design, including the use of technology
• The ability to work with people from a wide range of ages, backgrounds, abilities, nationalities and languages
• Experience of supervising and supporting people, fostering good teams and delegating
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise conflicting demands and communicate well
• Flexibility, emotional intelligence, compassion and warmth
• Proficient computer skills, including Word, Excel, email and Office 365
• A willingness to live in a residential community and cover for colleagues when necessary

A qualification in teaching or community development would be welcome, as would experience of working with children and young people, facilitating worship or using social media platforms. These are not essential.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. The post-holder must be, or become, a member of Scotland’s Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme.

Due to the nature of this post, it will not be possible to consider applicant’s who do not already have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

The Iona Community is seeking an Abbey Worship Co-ordinator to help make worship at Iona Abbey welcoming, well supported and accessible, both in the Abbey Church and online.

Working as part of the Resident Team is more than a job; it is a way of life. You will live and work alongside colleagues and guests, sharing in daily tasks, worship and recreation.

You will support those leading and taking part in services, and ensure that individuals, groups and day visitors feel welcome in the Abbey Church. You will also maintain and operate the sound and audio-visual systems, train staff and volunteers to use them safely, and manage recordings and live-streams of services, including our daily YouTube services.

The role also involves looking after Abbey Church resources, supervising the Abbey Church volunteer and contributing to shared team responsibilities. Early and late shifts are part of the rhythm of Abbey life.

We are looking for someone with:

• A strong commitment to the ministry of hospitality and the common life, and a welcoming, pastoral approach to people of all backgrounds and circumstances
• Practical experience of operating sound and audio-visual systems in a live setting, and of resolving routine technical problems
• Experience of helping others use technical equipment safely and confidently
• Experience of supervising and supporting people in their work
• Good organisational and IT skills, with the ability to stay calm and flexible when the unexpected happens
• Emotional intelligence, compassion and warmth
• The ability to undertake the physical aspects of the role, including manual handling and moving furniture and equipment
• A willingness to participate in residential community life and provide cover for colleagues

Experience of preparing for worship and familiarity with equipment such as the Allen & Heath QU-16 digital mixing console would be welcome, but are not essential.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. The post-holder must be, or become, a member of Scotland’s Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme.

Due to the nature of this post, it will not be possible to consider applicants who do not already have the right to work in the United Kingdom.