Age Scotland is the Scottish charity for older people, working with and supporting thousands of older people across Scotland through our services, our membership network and communities of interest.

The opportunity has arisen for a Friendship Coordinator to join our Friendship team.

As a Friendship Coordinator, you will:

• Oversee the day-to-day coordination of our friendship services.
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture that values diversity, creativity, and growth.
• Work closely with the Friendship Manager and Head of Information, Advice & Friendship Services to deliver our friendship strategy.
• Support staff and volunteers to feel valued and empowered to do their best.

Living our values, you will approach the role with integrity, while involving, inspiring and empowering our teams, so together we can create better outcomes for older people in Scotland.

The post will be Scotland-based, a blend of office (Edinburgh-based) and home working. As a hybrid role the intention is that office-based and external facing work will constitute 40% of working time over each month. Age Scotland is a flexible employer and flexible work patterns are available.

In return for your hard work, enthusiasm and commitment to our values you’ll receive a generous benefits package:

• Generous holiday allowance of 39 days (FTE)
• A range of learning and development opportunities
• Company sick pay
• Healthcare cash back scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Cashback scheme from major retailers
• Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions of 9%
• A comprehensive package of support though our Employee Assistance Programme
• Group life cover of three times your annual salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• Paid carers leave and dependents’ support
• The option to buy more holidays or sell them
• Enhanced family life policies
• Free will writing service.

The Playleader will assist in implementing the organisation’s innovative childcare service. While ensuring that the Quality and Implementation of Gingerbread’s after-school club delivers childcare at the highest standard and in keeping with all local and national requirements.

To provide high-quality, confidential energy advice and practical support to individuals and families experiencing fuel poverty or energy-related hardship. The role will help clients reduce energy costs, manage energy debt, and create warmer, healthier homes. Advice will be delivered face-to-face, by telephone, and digitally, embedded within CHAI’s holistic advice model alongside welfare rights, housing, and debt services.

By joining our team, you will help alleviate fuel poverty, improve wellbeing, and strengthen financial resilience, ensuring that no one in our communities endures hardship.

Role and Responsibilities

Energy Advice

· Deliver tailored energy advice, including tariff checks, energy efficiency tips, and support with billing issues.

· Assist clients with fuel debt, Fuel direct issues, fuel vouchers, crisis grants, supplier hardship funds and promote Warm Homes Discount.

· Negotiate with energy suppliers to resolve disputes and agree affordable repayment plans.

· Support applications for energy efficiency measures and home improvements.

· Maintain accurate case records using Advice Pro and comply with data protection legislation.

· Provide light-touch and in-depth advice and interventions based on client needs.

Service Development

· Promote Energy Advice service across CHAI teams and partner networks.

· Build strong relationships with external partners such as Home Energy Scotland, Fuel BankFoundation, and Changeworks.

· Contribute to outreach activities and awareness campaigns.

· Prepare reports on outcomes and impact for the Service Manager and funders.

Personal Development

· Complete City & Guilds Level 3 Energy Awareness training (or equivalent).

· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of energy advice, fuel poverty issues, and relevant legislation.

Organisational

· Adhere to the policies and procedures of CHAI.

· Actively participate in Team and Organisational meetings

· Participate in the development of CHAI services.

· Feedback on the review of organisational policies and procedures.

· Promote and represent CHAI services positively.

· Perform other reasonable related duties as required.

We offer the following

· Flexible working

· Access to Simply Health benefit plan

· 32 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)

· Enrolment to NOW Pension Scheme

· Extensive training programme

· Full and part time opportunities

· Supportive work environment

· Opportunities to improve services and make a difference

Hearts & Minds is a Scottish charity bringing joy and emotional support to children in hospital, children with additional support needs, and adults living with dementia through our Clowndoctors and Elderflowers programmes.

We’re seeking a skilled Finance & Administration Officer to help manage our day-to-day finance and office systems. You’ll handle bookkeeping in Xero, support the CEO and accountant with reporting, and maintain systems across Microsoft 365, Teams and Beacon.

This is a varied, hands-on role for someone highly organised, practical and detail-focused.

PVG check required.

Key Duties:

• Develop St Joseph’s Homes property portfolio in accordance with out objectives, vision and mission.

• Set our strategic direction incorporating our Vincentian Values.

• Aid our ambitious sourcing, purchasing, adapting and maintaining properties using specialised knowledge.

• Attend the quarterly Board Meeting in Midlothian.

Key Skills:

Good communication and teamwork skills are essential. We are particularly interested in applicants with experience in the following sectors:

• Social Care

• Law

• Finance

• Property Management

This is a voluntary position however travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Partners in Advocacy has established itself as one of Scotland’s leading providers of independent advocacy, delivering exceptional advocacy services since 1998.

We are thrilled to present a wonderful opportunity within our supportive and welcoming Edinburgh team. As an independent advocacy worker, you will have the privilege of providing one-on-one independent advocacy to individuals aged 16 and above with learning or physical disabilities, autism as well as older people. Through this role, you will ensure that their voices and wishes are heard, enabling them to make informed choices, protect their rights and have a meaningful impact on decisions that affect their lives.

We strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you believe your skills, experience, and expertise align with the criteria outlined in the person specification, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please complete the application form, ensuring that you provide examples of how your knowledge and experience fulfil each aspect of the person specification.

Partners in Advocacy takes pride in being a Disability Confident Employer, fully committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment.

The Salvation Army is recruiting a Philanthropy Fundraiser for Scotland and Northern Ireland. This role will play an important part in generating income to support the crucial work that the charity does in Scotland.

The Salvation Army is a truly inspirational organisation that provides a range of services supporting the homeless, families and vulnerable older people and has been doing this for over 100 years.

The position of Philanthropy Fundraiser, Scotland and Northern Ireland will play a key role in developing support from charitable trusts & foundations and major donors in Scotland and Northern Ireland. You will take ownership of managing and developing fundraising relationships establishing new prospects and engaging with existing supporters.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage & develop a portfolio of existing and prospective medium sized charitable trusts & foundations across Scotland and Northern Ireland

• Manage & develop a portfolio of existing and prospective major donor gifts across Scotland and Northern Ireland

• Research and identify prospective funders who align with The Salvation Army’s aims and objectives and key strategic funding priorities

• Support the team with planning, organising and associated administration of any donor related events, including the annual Christmas carol concert reception

Experience and skills:

• Preferably the successful candidate will have previous experience of fundraising, with a proven record in generating income from trusts & foundations and/or major donors

• You will have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey information to donors and colleagues in a clear, effective and professional manner

• The successful candidate will have the ability to plan, organise and prioritise a varied workload to effectively meet your objectives to the expected quality standards and time scales

The role is based in Scotland with hybrid working. Ideally the candidate will be based in the Central Belt of Scotland with the ability to access offices in Glasgow or Edinburgh with two days per week being office based. (preferably one of these days based in the Glasgow office)

Are you passionate about helping young people discover God’s love? Do you feel called to inspire and nurture faith in the next generation?

As our current Youth Worker has moved abroad to continue theological studies, Barclay Viewforth Church is seeking a committed, creative, and compassionate Youth Worker to join our team and lead our vibrant youth ministry.

About Us

Barclay Viewforth is a multi-generational congregation engaged with the Growing Young initiative, seeking to make young people an integral part of our church life. We’re committed to creating a church community where all generations grow together in faith, discipleship, and service.

The Role

This part-time position (16 hours/week, salary £31,168 pro rata) is an exciting opportunity to:

• Lead Sunday youth ministry, working alongside volunteers to create engaging and age-appropriate groups for school-aged children.
• Develop a termly programme of discipleship and social events that welcomes youth within and beyond the church.
• Collaborate in whole church services, celebrations, and seasonal events.
• Build relationships with local schools and other churches to grow our youth outreach.
• Provide pastoral support and a safe, nurturing space for young people.
• Support and grow a volunteer team, offering training, encouragement, and leadership.

You’ll work closely with the minister and church staff, with opportunities for ongoing training and personal development in a supportive environment.

What We’re Looking For

You will have:

• A deep Christian faith and a heart for working with young people.
• Experience in leading youth or community work (paid or voluntary).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A passion for discipleship, outreach, and inclusion.
• Familiarity with current youth culture, and a desire to make church engaging and relevant.

Desirable but not essential:

• A recognised qualification in theology, youth work, or mission.
• A valid driver’s licence or minibus certification.

Our Ideal Candidate

You’re someone who is self-motivated, adaptable, and a natural encourager. You’re just as comfortable leading a small group Bible study as you are organising a youth event or speaking in front of the congregation. You value collaboration, can manage a budget, and are willing to learn and grow in your role.

This post does not meet current UK government pay scale criteria for non-UK applicants, therefore, we can only accept applications from those who already have the right to work in the UK.

Who we are

Smalls for All is a charity that collects underwear for people in need in Africa and the UK. We collect only brand new pants and new or gently worn bras. We operate from the UK and support charitable organisations working on projects in Africa and the UK who are able to transport and distribute the underwear we collect.

The role

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to work alongside our Charity Founder to develop the charity’s reach in Scotland.

This is a new position, funded by a grant from the Bank of Scotland Foundation. The post is temporary for a period of 12 months with an option to extend to 24 months.

The successful candidate will focus primarily on developing relationships with charities and other non-profit organisations in Scotland who currently don’t have a relationship with Smalls for All.

The role holder will also have responsibility for sourcing new donations of underwear from channels that we currently don’t have a relationship with or have only a very limited relationship, e.g. by approaching retailers and manufacturers for end of line or donations of slightly imperfect items.

The role holder will need to be prepared work as part of the Smalls for All team.

The position requires a high level of organisational skill, competence in a range of information technology applications such as email and Microsoft Teams and the ability to work well with others.

The post will mainly be based at home and there is a good degree of flexibility about working pattern. From time to time the role holder will also be required to attend meetings at our Warehouse at the Five Sisters Business Park, West Calder.

There will also be occasional requirements to visit other charities and not-for-profit organisations.

A full Job Description is available to download below.

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia and fund vital dementia research.

What you’ll do

As Day Services Manager you will be responsible for leading and managing high quality, therapeutic registered day services and commissioned and non-commissioned community supports for people with dementia, those at greater risk of dementia, and their families, and carers within the area.

You will be responsible for ensuring that services are of the highest quality, meet Alzheimer Scotland’s vision for unique therapeutic, highly person-centred support. There is also the responsibility for ensuring that our commissioned services meet all service level agreement, contract specifications and Alzheimer Scotland’s quality guarantees.

You will have overall day-to-day responsibility for the services within the area and will be responsible for promoting the services with key local stakeholders within Health and Social Care as well as relevant other organisations. As Day Services Manager you will manage the referral and assessment process.

You will work collaboratively with the Head of Services to ensure safe practice and delivery of high-quality, person-centred therapeutic day services, ensuring practice complies with Alzheimer Scotland’s policies. You will be responsible for evidencing, reviewing and continually improving the quality of the services and will proactively participate in internal audit and Care Inspectorate inspections. This will includeevidencing that services meet Alzheimer Scotland’s Quality Guarantees, Scotland’s Health and Social Care standards and other quality frameworks including those of the Care Inspectorate where relevant. This includes ensuring that the activities and supports offered meet the identified personal outcomes of those attending the services.

You will provide strong line management and leadership to your team, through setting clear objectives and outcomes, regular review within Support & Development processes and undertaking appraisals.

What you’ll have

The successful candidate will have experience of managing a team in a social care, health or other similar setting or be able to demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of the key principles and good practice of effectively managing and leading a team.

You will have knowledge and understanding of the Health and Social Care Standards and SSSC codes of practice and the Care Inspectorate and their role in registered services.

Understanding and knowledge of dementia, mild cognitive impairment and Brain Health and experience of working with or supporting people living with dementia and their families.

The successful candidate will have a recognised professional qualification in health, social work or related field, to SCQF Level 7 (SVQ 3)

This post requires a full driving licence and access to a car.

The successful candidate for this post will be required to provide proof of right to work in the UK and will also be subject to a PVG check through Disclosure Scotland.