Job Purpose

To provide expert advice and representation to homeowners and tenants at risk of losing their homes, in line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers.

The advice will be provided within a range of settings from the sheriff court, our offices and home visits.

By joining our team, you will be helping improve household and tenancy sustainment and prevent homelessness and ensure our Vision is fulfilled, in that no one in our communities endures hardship.

About Granton Information Centre

Granton Information Centre (GIC) has been supporting people in Edinburgh since 1984. We provide free, confidential advice, advocacy and representation, helping individuals and families deal with welfare benefit issues, new claims and appeals, debt and other financial pressures.

Our clients are at the heart of what we do. Alongside appointments at our West Granton Road office, our advisers work from a range of community and GP outreach locations across Edinburgh, helping make advice accessible to people in the communities where they live.

GIC is a busy, established organisation with a strong commitment to high-quality, client-centred advice. We work collaboratively with local partners and are part of wider advice and community networks across Edinburgh. GIC is also an accredited Living Wage Employer.

The opportunity

As GIC continues to develop and strengthen its services, we are looking for new volunteer Management Committee members to help shape the organisation's future. This is an opportunity to contribute your skills and experience to an organisation that has been part of the Edinburgh advice landscape for more than 40 years and whose work makes a practical difference to people facing financial and social challenges.

What will I do?

• Contribute to the strategic direction and good governance of GIC.
• Take part in Management Committee meetings and contribute to informed decision-making.
• Support and appropriately challenge the management team, helping GIC remain effective, sustainable and focused on the needs of the people and communities we serve.
• Use your knowledge, experience and perspective to help GIC continue to develop and improve.

Who are we looking for?

We are keen to hear from people from a wide range of backgrounds who are interested in supporting GIC's work. We would particularly welcome skills, knowledge or experience in areas such as governance, finance, HR, fundraising, community development or advice services. Previous committee experience is not essential.

We particularly value interest from people who know or understand the communities GIC serves and can bring different experiences and perspectives to our Management Committee.

Practical information

This is an unpaid voluntary role. Reasonable expenses can be reimbursed in line with GIC policy.

Job Purpose

To provide high quality advice and representation to individuals and families on income maximisation, welfare benefits, debit, housing and money, in line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers.

The advice will be provided within a range of settings from GP surgeries, Mental Health & Recovery Hubs and local community venues.

By joining our team, you will be helping alleviate poverty and improve individuals, families and children’s lives and ensure our Vision is fulfilled, in that no one in our communities endures hardship.

Purpose

The Young Women’s Movement is Scotland's national organisation for young women and girls' leadership and rights: working collectively, leading meaningful change and creating a more equal society. Young women are at the heart of everything we do. Our movement is informed, shaped and led by and for young women. For 100 years, we have been a collective force that has, and will continue to, change things for the better for all young women across Scotland.

We work directly with young women and girls to equip them to lead change on issues that matter to them and create safe spaces where they can gain confidence, knowledge and skills. We support young women to amplify their voices in their communities and in decision-making spaces.

Our Community and Campaigns Coordinator is a new role and the postholder will coordinate the development and delivery of youth-led communications and campaigns that grow The Young Women's Movement's reach, influence and community across Scotland. This role has been developed to help young women move from audience members to contributors, from contributors to movement leaders.

Working at the intersection of campaigns, community-building and digital communications, the postholder will identify emerging trends, build relationships with creators and influencers, support young women to develop communications skills to ensure The Young Women's Movement remains relevant, visible and impactful across the platforms young women use most.

This contract is fixed term for 12 months. Towards the end of the contract, the impact and effectiveness of the role in this proposed format will be assessed with the post-holder.

Everyone who works at The Young Women’s Movement:

• Has equality at the heart of everything they do.

• Takes a participatory approach to our work. We are for young women and by young women.

• Builds communities of friendship and support networks, finding joy in our collective actions and connections.

• Understands the impact of challenging inequality on those most affected by it. We lead with kindness and empathy, putting collective wellbeing at the core of our organisation.

• Delivers our work with integrity and are proud of the work we do.

• Is bold and brave. We do not shy away from challenging the status quo and taking radical steps to make gender equality a reality in Scotland.

Why you should want to work with us:

• We operate a 4-day working week which means full time is 28 hours.

• We are supportive of flexible working arrangements in addition to the 4-day week.

• Our annual leave entitlement is 28.5 days a year, including 6 public holidays.

• We offer an additional day of leave to celebrate your birthday.

• The organisation closes between Christmas and New Year, with no impact on your annual leave entitlement.

• We offer access to counselling and other health and wellbeing support through our EAP provider YuLife.

• We are committed to supporting staff development through training and coaching opportunities.

• We offer a range of enhanced feminist policies, including fertility, maternity and menopause support.

• We are a supportive, collaborative and feminist team and board.

Don't meet every single requirement?

Studies show that women and Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification . So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within The Young Women’s Movement.

Corra Foundation’s vision is for a society in which people create positive change and enjoy fulfilling lives. At Corra we are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Communities for Children is a £15 million funding programme focused on reducing the impact of child poverty across the UK. In partnership with BBC Children in Need, City Bridge Foundation, The National Lottery Community Fund and Pears Foundation, the programme will provide long-term funding to help local communities design and deliver their own solutions.

Wishaw is set to receive £1.5 million over five years, where Corra will help build strong local partnerships, support community leadership and amplify the voices of children and young people - particularly those who are too often left unheard.

We are now recruiting for a part-time Communities for Children: Early Years and Children Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity for people with relevant skills and experience to join this new programme and a friendly, hardworking, passionate team keen to make a difference alongside communities.

Working in the Wishaw Area, the Early Years and Children specialist will be instrumental in supporting the ideas and experience of children and young people to inform all aspects of the Communities for Children programme.

You will support the development of activities and directly deliver a range of participatory approaches to facilitate meaningful participation in the programme by children and young people, ensuring that their views support design, delivery and decision making processes.

You’ll bring experience of working within early years and children settings and offer excellent interpersonal, relationship building and communication skills, strong organisational skills, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. You’ll also have a commitment to Corra’s ‘ways of working’.

Corra Foundation’s vision is for a society in which people create positive change and enjoy fulfilling lives. At Corra we are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Communities for Children is a £15 million funding programme focused on reducing the impact of child poverty across the UK. In partnership with BBC Children in Need, City Bridge Foundation, The National Lottery Community Fund and Pears Foundation, the programme will provide long-term funding to help local communities design and deliver their own solutions.

Wishaw is set to receive £1.5 million over five years, where Corra will help build strong local partnerships, support community leadership and amplify the voices of children and young people - particularly those who are too often left unheard.

We are now recruiting for a part-time Communities for Children: Place and Participation Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity for people with relevant skills and experience to join this new programme and a friendly, hardworking, passionate team keen to make a difference alongside communities.

Working in the Wishaw Area, the Place and Participation specialist will be instrumental in supporting the development and delivery of community participation and engagement work as part of the Communities for Children team.

You will support the development of ideas and activities and directly deliver a range of participatory approaches to facilitate meaningful participation in the programme, ensuring that community views support design, delivery and decision making processes.

You’ll bring experience of working alongside local communities and offer excellent interpersonal, relationship building and communication skills, strong organisational skills, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. You’ll also have a commitment to Corra’s ‘ways of working’.

Clackmannanshire Council is promoting Community Connecting as a way of reducing or mitigating inequalities.

Community Connecting links people seeking help from public services with local community resources to find services and activities that offer practical, social and emotional support to improve people’s lives. The programme brings together Clackmannanshire Council, CTSI and the wider voluntary and community sector to work in partnership to support local adults.

This role links specifically with Strive a multi agency support team, alongside the Alcohol and Drug Partnership and Housing Services, working with people who have been identified by staff as likely to benefit from a Community Connecting approach that will positively improve their outcomes.

Approach

You’ll usually work with someone over several sessions, depending on their needs, though it is important that you maintain clear boundaries and do not create a dependence. Your expertise and experience will enable you to actively listen to their issues and concerns, and have good quality conversations to explore what might be required to meet their needs. Your holistic approach and excellent interpersonal skills will mean that you provide support and encouragement to people around a wide range of aspects of their wellbeing. You will provide them with information and support around access to groups and activities to help build their confidence and wellbeing. This support will enable them to break down social isolation, loneliness and bring lasting improvements to their lives.

Right There has spent 200 years standing alongside people in Scotland. Last year, we supported almost 4,000 people to stay in their homes and stay connected to the people they love. Now, as part of our new Highland-wide Intensive Family Support Service, we are looking for an Intensive Family Support Worker who can help young people and families feel safer, stronger and more supported.

This role is about working alongside young people aged 12 to 18 who are at risk of criminal exploitation, or at risk of being accommodated away from their families. You will provide practical and emotional support that builds on family strengths, reduces the need for statutory support and helps young people stay safe and connected.

Your role

As an Intensive Family Support Worker, you will build trusted relationships with young people, parents, carers, extended family members and the wider support network around them. You will meet families where they are, with no judgement, and work with them to identify goals, understand needs and create positive change.

• Provide flexible, intensive support to young people and families across the Highlands
• Work closely with Social Work, Police, Education and other partners to provide joined-up, wraparound support.
• Use a restorative approach to help families work through conflict, strengthen relationships and build resilience.
• Carry out whole-family assessments that focus on strengths, needs, risks and progress towards agreed outcomes.
• Support young people and families with areas such as wellbeing, education, safety planning, substance use and family relationships.
• Advocate for young people and families, making sure their voices are heard in planning and decision-making.
• Maintain accurate case files and contribute to multi-agency meetings and service development.

What you bring

You may already have experience in family support, youth work, social care, education, community services or another role where you have supported children, young people and families through difficult times. What matters most is that you can build relationships, stay calm when circumstances are complex and work in a way that is respectful, practical and hopeful.

• Experience of working with children, young people and families facing challenges, including those on the edges of care.
• A genuine passion for improving the lives of young people and helping families stay together where it is safe to do so.
• Knowledge of issues affecting children, young people and families, including trauma, poverty and family breakdown.
• Understanding of relevant approaches and policy areas such as GIRFEC, UNCRC, The Promise and SSSC Codes of Practice.
• The ability to prioritise, keep accurate records and produce clear reports when required.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and digital systems.
• The ability to travel across the agreed geographical area, with a full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

You will be qualified, or willing to work towards a relevant professional qualification, such as SVQ 2 Social Services and Healthcare for Children and Young People, HNC or above. If this role excites you but you do not meet every point, we still encourage you to apply.

Our offer

• Casual role, ad hoc shifts as and when required
• £14.41 per hour
• Reporting to: Service Manager.
• Usual place of work: your home address, with work also taking place in the Highland community. Travel expenses are paid between your usual place of work and appointments undertaken as part of your duties.
• Paid annual leave
• Contributory pension through The People’s Pension, provided you meet auto-enrolment criteria.

If you are thoughtful, resilient and committed to helping young people and families create lasting change, we would love to hear from you.

Fife Women’s Aid are looking to recruit a full-time member of staff to provide advice, advocacy, support and services to children, young people and families who have experienced domestic abuse. Applicants should have experience of providing support in a relevant social care setting.

The successful applicants will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in childcare or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards a qualification.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and have the ability to work as part of a team as well as flexible hours to suit the needs of families. An ability to cover on-call is an advantage (additional payments are made for this role).

Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA children, young people and family support services.

This will be at 6.30pm on Monday 21st September 2026. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.

If you would like further information about the post, please contact Gill Birtley, Team Manager, at gill.birtley@fifewomensaid.org.uk

Action Against Stalking is seeking a committed and passionate trustee to join our small but mighty team. We are looking for an experienced individual with accountancy and charity treasury skills who can support our CEO and fellow trustees by providing strong financial oversight, sound judgement, and strategic input.

This is an important governance role with a commitment of around five hours per month, including quarterly board meetings. The successful candidate will help strengthen the charity’s financial stewardship, contribute to effective governance, and support the long-term sustainability of our work.

About Action Against Stalking

Action Against Stalking is a specialist charity that provides person-centred support to victims of stalking while also working to raise awareness, influence change, and improve understanding of stalking across Scotland. Around 70% of our work is funded through the Scottish Government’s Victim-Centred Approach Fund (VCAF), with other major donors also playing an important role in sustaining and developing our services.

Our annual report showcases the impact of our small but mighty team and the breadth of our work across education, prevention, campaigning, and direct victim support. Together, these activities help us champion the rights of victims and strengthen responses to stalking in communities, services, and systems.

Annual Report 2024 - 2025 - Action Against Stalking

Skills and attributes

• Experience in accountancy, financial management, or charity treasury
• A compassionate and values-led approach
• Understanding of person-centred support for victims
• A collaborative and co-creative style of working
• Ability to contribute to governance, strategy, and sound decision-making

Why join us?

This is a rewarding opportunity to use your financial expertise to support a specialist charity making a real difference to the lives of stalking victims. As a trustee, you will help shape our future direction, strengthen our governance, and contribute to a cause that is both urgent and impactful across Scotland.

We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are currently underrepresented on charity boards across Scotland, including women, people of colour, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, younger people, and those with relevant lived experience or who are new to governance.

As Treasurer Trustee, strong accountancy and financial management expertise is essential to help ensure effective stewardship of our resources, robust financial oversight, and the long-term sustainability of our work.

We value integrity, compassion, and a commitment to person-centred approaches, alongside diverse perspectives and different ways of thinking. We are committed to building an inclusive, values-led, and well-governed trustee team that reflects the communities we serve and strengthens our impact across Scotland.