The Iona Community is seeking a committed Christian to lead our residential and religious community at Iona Abbey.

Working as part of the Resident Team is more than a job; it is a way of life. As Abbey Warden, you will provide leadership, pastoral care and spiritual support to the Abbey’s staff and volunteers, nurturing a vibrant and healthy community for all who live, work and visit here.

You will ensure that the Abbey is a place of welcome, rest, hospitality and challenge, maintaining the daily rhythm of worship and supporting creative, meaningful programmes. As a member of our Senior Management Team, you will help to shape the work of the wider Community, and you will be our senior public representative on Iona and Mull.

We are looking for someone with:

• A good knowledge of the Iona Community and a deep commitment to the Common Life, including the ministry of radical hospitality
• Significant experience of team leadership and of planning and leading worship
• Experience of providing pastoral or spiritual support and of delivering creative programmes
• Emotional intelligence, compassion, warmth and flexibility
• A willingness to live in a residential community

Being a committed Christian with a clear passion for, or understanding of, the Iona Community’s commitment to incarnational spirituality is an occupational requirement for this role.

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.

Ochil View Housing Association Ltd. is an ambitious social landlord committed to providing good quality affordable housing and high standards of customer service to 1468 households in Clackmannanshire and West Fife.

We wish to recruit to our Property Services Team a suitably qualified, skilled, and enthusiastic individual for the following temporary post:

Property Services Officer (Reactive & Voids)

• The Property Services Officer (Reactive & Voids) Temporary will report directly to the Director of Property Services for all matters associated with our reactive maintenance service.
• To deliver an effective reactive and void maintenance service to the Association’s tenants, sharing owners and owners of factored property within a defined area of operation and cover other areas as required;
• To contribute to establishing, operating and reviewing the policies and procedures of the Association that are relevant to the delivery of Property Services, particularly customer services, repairs and void management;
• To contribute to achieving the targets and performance measures set for the Association, the Property Services department and the post.

This is a great opportunity to join CAPS’ friendly, supportive Individual Advocacy team to provide Individual Advocacy to adults in East Lothian and Midlothian who are experiencing mental health issues. CAPS also provides an adult Individual Advocacy service for people who are affected by drugs or alcohol in Midlothian and East Lothian and for the LGBTQIA+ community in East Lothian, Midlothian and Edinburgh.

The focus of the work is the provision of Independent Advocacy – making sure that people’s views and wishes are heard. You will make sure people are informed about their options and their rights and assist people who have mental health issues to redress power imbalances in their lives and in their interactions with services. Individual Advocacy is very rewarding work that makes a real difference. Full training will be provided.

This post will be subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. There will be a 3 month probationary period attached to this post. A mix of home and office working is possible but face to face working with people is essential.

Job Purpose: The role of the Duty/EDDACS Support Worker is to provide a confidential, safe and supportive frontline information service to women and agencies who contact EWA across our Duty and EDDACS (Edinburgh Domestic Abuse Court Service) service. Support can be accessed through the crisis phone line and/or ‘drop in’ service and delivered within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse. Where safety issues are assessed, the worker will ensure the completion of the Risk Identification Checklist and an individualised support and safety plan. Where appropriate the worker will assess women, and any accompanying children who are affected by domestic abuse, for refuge accommodation. This role is based at EWA offices 4 Cheyne Street, Edinburgh, EH4 1JB.

The role also provides specialist, culturally responsive and trauma-informed support to ethnically diverse, migrant, refugee and asylum-seeking women, addressing barriers such as insecure immigration status, No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), language needs, cultural isolation and difficulties accessing statutory services, while facilitating access to legal, immigration, welfare and housing support.

This role is subject to satisfactory Adult and Child PVG scheme membership.

BACKGROUND

Brag Enterprises is a Fife based charity supporting people, who in the main, are residing in disadvantaged areas of Fife to gain the training and employability skills to enable them to move into sustainable employment. We also work closely with communities to improve their economic resilience.

ROLE

BRAG is executing a strategic acquisition and merger of two existing companies to create a new self-sustaining social enterprise (CIC).

The post based at our site in Crosshill, will cover matters post-transition; the focus will shift to driving the agreed 3-Year Strategic Sales & Marketing Plan (2026–2029).

We are looking for someone who can manage a supported manufacturing workforce, oversee high-quality commercial embroidery and fulfilment operations, and actively build a B2B corporate client base focused on Social Value.

The post holder will report to Senior Operations Manager - Communities. We have premises across Fife, and you will be expected to engage with our teams at all sites on occasion as well as external stakeholders.

The main tasks and responsibilities are:

• Production and Supported Workforce Management
• Commercial Growth & Sales Execution (Years 1–3)
• Financial & Social Value Governance

ABOUT YOU

This will be a ground up operation so will be very much early stage growth. You will be a hands-on leader with previous management or supervisory experience who can support and manage a small team through this fledgling stage and help them grow to full capacity.

ORGANISATION PROFILE

BRAG Enterprises is an award-winning Fife based charity that supports people, who in the main, who are residing in disadvantaged areas of Fife to gain the training and employability skills to enable them to move into sustainable employment. We have worked for over 37 years with communities to improve their economic resilience. We own business centres in Crosshill and Methil that act as Community Enterprise Centres where we rent out affordable business space.

BRAG also have the Together Levenmouth Hub which is the first of our High Street regeneration projects where we have brought growth to Leven and its High Street with plans to grow the Together brand across Fife with a new site in Cowdenbeath opening very soon. The acquisition of Re-employ and one other entity means we will have plenty of opportunities for the right candidate.

BRAG are a Disability Leader and a Fair Work Employer.

Websites brag.co.uk togetherlevenmouth.co.uk re-employ.org.uk

About Glasgow North West CAB

Glasgow North West Citizens Advice Bureau (GNWCAB) is an independent charity founded in 1981. Each year we support over 5,000 people with over 18k pieces of advice, securing £3.5million for our community. Our mission is to end poverty and inequality by ensuring that people from all backgrounds are empowered through access to advice that changes lives and helps them affect positive change in their lives and the lives of those around them.

Staff benefit from access to a cycle to work scheme, blended working and a commitment to personal development.

GNWCAB Values

Kindness and Compassion: We care about people. We treat them with empathy, respect and understanding and listen without judgement.

Authenticity and Honesty: Our word is our bond. We are honest, we will set realistic expectations and will do what we say we will do.

Committed and determined: We are committed to take time to fully understand every issue, no matter how complex, and work determinedly and patiently towards the most effective solution for each individual.

Trust and Integrity: We create safe and respectful spaces where people feel secure to share openly, enabling us to provide the most effective support.

Welcoming and Passionate: We create a calm and supportive environment that breaks down barriers and builds trust. We approach every interaction with enthusiasm, giving our best to ensure people feel comfortable, valued, and confident to seek our help.

Listening: We listen with patience and respect, without interruption, creating an inclusive and positive environment. We remain attentive to both what is said and what is unspoken, ensuring people feel truly heard and understood.

About The Job

The role of Welfare Rights Adviser involves providing high-quality advice, guidance and support to individuals facing a range of advice topics including welfare benefits and debt. We are looking for client-focused individuals with experience of helping people maximise their income and access the support they are entitled to as part of a holistic advice approach.

Successful candidates will deliver advice and support through a range of channels, which may include face-to-face appointments at bureau and community locations, outreach services, telephone advice, webchat, email and other digital platforms. The precise nature and location of service delivery will depend on organisational needs and the skills, knowledge and experience of the successful candidates.

Advisers may work across a variety of projects and service areas and will be expected to provide accessible, high-quality support that meets the needs of clients and communities.

There will be strong emphasis on team working and the ability to work effectively and

closely with other agencies and partners.

You will have strong oral and written communication skills. We are also looking for a proven ability to work effectively and well organised. Proficiency in using a range of IT tools to carry out your work, including case management systems, benefit calculators, online forms and Microsoft Office applications is essential.

The posts will be deployed flexibly across bureau services and funded projects to meet client need and service priorities. The Advice Services Manager will determine work allocations, which may change over time and may include a combination of bureau appointments, outreach sessions and helpline shifts- in line with charity need. Candidates invited to interview will be given more details on the funded project they will be deployed to support and are invited to email our recruitment team should they require further information at this stage.

AdvoCard is a well-established and highly regarded independent advocacy organisation based in Edinburgh. We stand alongside people whose voices too often go unheard, working with our advocacy partners to make sure their views are listened to and their rights are upheld.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us as a Children and Families Advocacy Worker, providing independent advocacy to parents and families who are facing social work intervention. Decisions about a child's care are among the most important and stressful a family can go through, and parents often tell us they feel unheard in the formal processes that shape their family's future. With advocacy support you can make sure they understand what is happening, know their rights and have their say.

What you will do

• Provide independent, issue-based advocacy to parents and family members involved with children's social work services
• Support advocacy partners to prepare for, attend and take part in Looked After and Accommodated Children (LAAC) reviews, Children's Hearings, permanence panels, child protection meetings and other formal meetings
• Help families understand their rights, the processes they are involved in and the options open to them
• Support advocacy partners to express their own views, wishes and concerns, and speak on their behalf where they ask you to
• Work alongside social work, the Children's Reporter, solicitors and other professionals while remaining fully independent of them
• Keep accurate case records and contribute to monitoring, reporting and the development of the service
• Work in line with the SIAA Independent Advocacy Principles, Standards and Code of Best Practice

About you

• A background in advocacy, social care or a related field in either the statutory or third sector
• Experience of working with families, particularly families involved with social work services, would be an advantage
• Knowledge of the Children's Hearings System and looked after children processes, or a willingness to learn quickly
• Confidence in formal meetings, and the ability to stay alongside people through difficult and emotional situations
• A non-judgemental, rights-based approach and a real commitment to independent advocacy
• Good organisational and written communication skills

You do not need to have worked in advocacy before. Full training is provided, and we are just as interested in your values, your approach and what you have learned from life as in your job titles.

Why work for us

We recognise that advocacy is an emotionally demanding role and we look after the people who work with us. As well as a supportive, experienced team, regular supervision and access to an established peer support group, you will receive:

• 42 days' holiday a year (pro rata)
• 8% employer pension contribution
• An Employee Assistance Programme, including a 24-hour support line, access to counselling and a personalised health dashboard
• Flexible working patterns and hybrid working
• Full induction and ongoing training, plus access to recognised, accredited certificates through the Skills Network

Our commitments to you

We hold recognised accreditations that shape how we recruit and how we support our staff:

• Disability Confident Committed employer. We are part of the UK Government's Disability Confident scheme. Our recruitment is inclusive and accessible, we make reasonable adjustments at every stage, and we support disabled staff to thrive at work.
• Equally Safe at Work. We are accredited through Equally Safe at Work, Scotland's employer programme for advancing gender equality and preventing violence against women. That means fair and flexible working practices and clear support for any member of staff affected by gender-based violence.
• Mindful Employer. We have signed the Mindful Employer Charter, committing us to support the mental health of our staff, to treat people with mental health conditions fairly in recruitment and employment, and to talk openly about wellbeing.

Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria in the person specification. To opt in, simply tick the box on the application form. You decide what, if anything, you tell us about your disability, and we will ask everyone invited to interview whether they need any adjustments.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at AdvoCard.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and communities, so that our staff team reflects the people who use our service. We warmly welcome applications from people with lived experience, including experience of the care system, of social work involvement with their own family, of mental ill-health or of problematic substance use. Lived experience brings real insight to advocacy, and we value it. You can choose whether to draw on it in your application, and you never need to share personal details you are not comfortable with.

We have recently changed our identity to Health Creation Scotland (formerly Voluntary Health Scotland). We are a movement for health creation, working to reduce health inequalities to enable the people of Scotland to live well. We believe that health is more than the absence of illness, and together with our members and partners we champion this belief. We collaborate to provide the national voice for third sector health organisations in Scotland. You can find out more in our Strategic Plan 2025-2030.

This is a unique part-time opportunity to join a high impact and ambitious organisation in a really valuable role to support Health Creation Scotland to address health inequalities.

The role of Business Support Officer will be pivotal to our success, impact and ability to delivery our new Strategic Plan. You will provide crucial support to our Board, Chief Executive and members, working as part of a highly effective team. You will strive to continuously improve the experience of key stakeholders and utilise your skills to provide efficient and effective systems.

Please note, this role is office based in Edinburgh with opportunity for hybrid working.

Benefits: Pro-rata - 38 days of leave including annual leave, public holidays, office closure days. 6% pension employer contribution (terms and conditions apply), death in service insurance.

The John Muir Way is one of Scotland's most iconic long-distance walking routes, spanning 134 miles from Helensburgh on the west coast to Dunbar on the east. The John Muir Way Green Skills programme, a three-year initiative funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, focuses on improving biodiversity along this route, creating opportunities for trainees aged 16 - 24 years old with barriers to employment, to learn new skills, build confidence, and contribute to Scotland's natural and cultural heritage.

The John Muir Way Green Skills programme is a 3-year employability initiative with 18 months remaining, through which a total of 72 trainees are engaging in practical biodiversity tasks and projects along the route. The Green Skills Traineeship helps build practical skills, knowledge and confidence for work, volunteering or further learning in the environmental and conservation sector.

The programme aims to bridge the skills gap and tackle workforce challenges, increase connectivity and break down the disconnect with nature, and create accessible opportunities that recognise and value different ways of thinking, learning and engaging.

As the Edinburgh Green Skills Leader you will lead a team of six Green Skills Trainees per year, including the existing cohort. The post holder will have overall responsibility for line managing the trainees, leading delivery of practical training and the delivery of practical biodiversity enhancement tasks on partner sites. In Edinburgh the Green Skills Leader will liaise with greenspace teams from City of Edinburgh Council and community groups to agree sites and projects. This role will also contribute to the project evaluation, local budget management, and programme promotion. Trainees are in attendance 3 days per week (Monday - Wednesday), the role is hybrid and you will be required to be on site on the same days that the trainees are present and for team meetings.

You will be part of a team of 4 Green Skills Leaders working with Scottish Canals and Local Authorities along the route.

You will work closely with the People Advisor and People Admin Coordinator managing the schedule of external training, trainee attendance, annual leave, onboarding, and programme exiting of trainees. These roles will report into the John Muir Way Green Skills Operations Leader.

• Experience of leading a small team.
• Previous management of a training programme/structured delivery model.
• Mentoring and/or coaching young people.
• A passion for supporting young people to achieve their goals.
• Knowledge and understanding of practical biodiversity projects and events.
• Experience in recruiting and managing trainees and/or other stakeholders.
• Experience in working in partnership with multiple organisations with potentially differing demands.
• Support trainees through regular one-to-one meetings to agree personal goals, review their progress and plan next steps.

A full, clean or near clean UK driving licence is required for this post, which has been held for a minimum of one year.

To fulfil the role, you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

The successful candidate will lead a distinctive 24/7 supported living service and help shape its next stage of development. We are seeking an experienced, values-led manager who can inspire a multidisciplinary team, strengthen partnerships and ensure that 22 adults with learning disabilities receive consistently high-quality, person-centred support.

About us

Established in 2015, Esmond Street provides high-quality, 24/7 supported living for 22 older adults with learning disabilities and people with additional complex needs. One of the few services of its kind in Glasgow, it was developed to meet growing demand for specialised, person-centred support that can adapt as people’s needs change.

Esmond Street is part of Enable Glasgow, a membership organisation that provides services for people with learning disabilities across the city. Our work includes supported living, social opportunities, social enterprise activity, advocacy and campaigning. Founded in 1957, Enable Glasgow now supports around 200 people directly and has almost 400 members.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Supported Living, the Service Manager will lead Esmond Street through its next stage of development. You will lead and develop the staff team, build strong relationships with family members, external professionals, commissioning authorities and regulatory agencies, and ensure that Enable Glasgow’s values are evident in day-to-day practice and future service development.

We are looking for a manager who shares Enable Glasgow’s commitment to the right of people with learning disabilities to live fulfilling and meaningful lives. You will bring empathy, sound judgement and a genuine commitment to helping each person live the life they choose.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Management: this role involves managing and supporting a dynamic staff team, including support workers, housekeepers, catering staff and our senior support workers. It also involves conducting regular support and supervision, appraisals, and supporting continuous professional development.
• Service Delivery & Quality Assurance: to coordinate the operational management of the service, ensuring compliance with Care Inspectorate standards, legislative frameworks, and internal policies.
• Safeguarding & Risk Management: to lead on protection inquiries and implement robust risk assessments to safeguard vulnerable individuals.
• Resource Management: to effectively manage allocated budgets, play a role in commissioning appropriate care packages, and allocate resources efficiently to meet local population needs.
• Partnership Working: to collaborate closely with health and social care partners, other third-sector organisations, and family networks, promoting integrated, holistic support.

What We Are Looking For:

You will need to demonstrate the following experience, qualifications and professional requirements. Where a management qualification is not already held, we will support the successful candidate to work towards one.

• Experience: Significant experience in a health or social care setting, including a proven track record in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Qualifications: SVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent professional qualification) alongside a recognised management qualification, or a willingness to work towards one.
• Professional Registration: Active registration (or immediate eligibility to register) with the Scottish Social Services Council.
• Key Skills: Excellent written and oral communication, sound budget handling abilities, and the resilience to manage challenging situations under pressure.
• Background Check: To join the PVG Scheme or to have your membership updated.

Benefits

Employee benefits include:

• 33 days leave (including public holidays) rising to 38 days after five years’ service.
• An enhanced pension scheme.
• Free life cover.
• Free access to counselling and wellbeing services.
• Support for training and professional development.

Enable Glasgow strives to apply equal opportunities and diversities principles to all aspects of its work.

All successful candidates are required to join the PVG Scheme (or to have their membership updated).