Equal Say has been providing advocacy for people with disabilities since 1995. We want to recruit a several staff for our projects in Lanarkshire. These posts are full time (35 hours) fixed term for 7 months initially but expected to become permanent dependent on funding.

We have vacancies for staff working in our projects working with adults with disabilities, mental ill health and/or long-term conditions.

We also have vacancies for staff working in our addictions project. We welcome applications from people with lived experience; this may be a person in recovery or a person with significant family experience of addiction.

If you have knowledge or experience of any of the following, we want to hear from you:

• Providing advocacy or representation to marginalised people
• Extensive experience of working with adults with disabilities, mental ill health or long-term conditions or addictions.
• Experience of casework in a community setting
• Autonomous working within a small team
• A passion for inclusion and natural justice

We offer 37 days holiday, employer pension contribution of 8.75% if the employee contributes 6%, travel allowance, company mobile phone/laptop and flexible working.

Access to suitable transport and driving license are essential for this position due to the size and nature of the Local Authority area covered.

This post is subject to membership of the PVG scheme and suitable references. Starting salary is dependent on experience and highly experienced staff may start higher up the scale.

Please read the Job Description and Advocacy Worker Competencies.

EPIC Think Learn CIC is looking for a skilled and compassionate Facilitator to support the delivery of a national programme for parents/carers and teachers of neurodivergent children.

Funded by the Scottish Government, this programme will provide funded places for approx 2,000 participants across 2025–26. You will play a key role in creating safe, inclusive and engaging spaces that support learning, peer connection and wellbeing.

This is a varied and rewarding role combining online facilitation, community moderation, and programme development.

About EPIC Think Learn

EPIC Think Learn is a social enterprise and University of Edinburgh spin-out focused on improving outcomes for neurodivergent children and young people.

Our work is:

• Evidence-based and responsive to emerging research
• Co-produced with children, parents and teachers
• Grounded in respect for diverse perspectives and lived experience
• Focused on continuous learning and improvement

Your Responsibilities

Facilitate peer support for parents and carers

• Plan and deliver online peer support sessions (e.g. via Zoom/Eventbrite)
• Create a welcoming, inclusive and confidential space
• Guide discussions and encourage active participation
• Signpost participants to relevant services and resources
• Follow up sessions with key summaries

Moderate an online parent/carer community

• Manage a closed online discussion group (e.g. Facebook)
• Support engagement and positive interaction between members
• Ensure safeguarding, confidentiality and community standards are upheld
• Respond to queries and signpost support
• Manage conflict sensitively and maintain a safe environment

Deliver a psychoeducational group for young people

• Co-design a 6-week online group with colleagues and young people
• Deliver engaging, neuro-affirmative sessions
• Support group dynamics and individual needs
• Monitor participation and gather feedback
• Adapt delivery in response to participant needs

Support programme delivery

• Coordinate session scheduling and bookings
• Maintain accurate records and monitoring data
• Contribute to evaluation and reporting
• Promote programme activities and workshops
• Work collaboratively with the wider team

Who we’re looking for

Essential

• Qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g. youth work, psychology, education, counselling, social care)
• Experience of facilitating groups
• Understanding of the needs of neurodivergent young people and families
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage a varied workload independently
• Experience of evaluation and reporting
• Confident IT and digital skills

Desirable

• Experience in the charity or social enterprise sector
• Understanding of executive functioning and its impact
• Experience writing reports

Why join us?

• Flexible, home-based working
• Opportunity to shape a national programme
• Meaningful work supporting neurodivergent children, young people and families
• Collaborative and values-driven organisation

Purpose of the Role

The Lay Member provides independent oversight and a patient-centred perspective to the governance, quality assurance and continuous improvement of the Dental Specialty Fellow Examinations and MFDS examinations.

The role exists to:

• ensure that public and patient interests are considered in examination policy and decision-making;
• support confidence in the fairness, transparency and integrity of dental postgraduate assessment; and
• act as a constructive critical friend to the Committee, Chair and the Dental Examinations Executive.

Key Responsibilities

The Lay Member will:

• Attend and contribute to meetings of the Dental Specialty Fellowship Examinations /MFDS Executive Committees (and sub-groups as appropriate).
• Provide an independent lay perspective on matters relating to:
  • examination governance and quality assurance
  • candidate experience and fairness
  • equality, diversity and inclusion
  • reasonable adjustments and mitigating circumstances
  • complaints and appeals processes (where appropriate).
• Scrutinise papers and supporting information in advance of meetings and contribute thoughtfully to discussion and decision-making.
• Support the Committee in ensuring that examination processes align with:
  • best practice in postgraduate assessment
  • regulatory expectations
  • public and patient confidence.
• Participate in short-life working groups or review activity as required (e.g. policy development, QA reviews, or candidate feedback themes).
• Engage in induction, training and periodic review of the role.

The Lay Member does not participate in:

• question writing or marking
• examiner appointment decisions
• operational delivery of examinations.

Time Commitment

• Typically 2–4 meetings per year, plus preparation time.
• Occasional additional meetings or papers for specific reviews or working groups.

Volunteering Matters Brighter Futures CEC works with pupils (aged 12-18) who are care experienced or on the edge of care across the City of Edinburgh.

The project has two parts, one is to work one to one with the young people referred to the project, supporting them to experience a volunteering placement with local charitable organisations that will build their confidence and allow them to grow and learn new things in a different environment out with school.

The second part is our group work, the Youth Engagement Manager will be responsible for up to 7 small groups within schools across Edinburgh. The Youth Engagement Manager supports the young people engaged in the groups to develop and deliver a Youth Social Action project within their community.

We’re looking for a patient and engaging Youth Engagement Manager to join the Brighter Futures team in Edinburgh. The right candidate would be someone who can work flexibly and demonstrate an understanding and total commitment to our organisational values and strategy.

Due to the nature of this role and the needs of the young people we support, including the requirement to provide appropriate support and engagement for young males with complex experiences, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the postholder to be male under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

Could you be part of something different? We have a rewarding opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of individuals and communities in the parish of Knightswood Anniesland Trinity.

We are looking for a Parish Assistant or Deacon to support the work of the interim minister to help develop relationships and fellowship in the congregation through assisting the minister in a range of pastoral, congregational and community-related activities.

The hope is the congregation will move into a season of more settled, refreshed and missional ministry in their very large parish, ensuring a flourishing viable congregation moving forward with the postholder providing a greater level of continuity after the period of interim ministry ends.

It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.

This is a full-time role with an agreed flexible/reactive working pattern. However, to accommodate the right candidate, there is the opportunity to apply on a part time basis.

At Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home, love has no limits. We take a big picture view of what is best for dogs and cats; and a tireless, long-term approach to their care. We believe in protecting loving homes, finding love homes, and running our loving Home. We strive to create a safe and nurturing environment not only to the animals, but also our people.

Are you a confident fundraiser who is great at connecting with people? Are you a creative thinker who loves to work out what makes supporters tick?

If so, this role leading our Individual Giving support is for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

With no government funding, our Individual supporter base is crucial to the existence of the Home. You will take the lead on offline giving including direct mail, face-to-face and telephone campaigns, nurturing our regular giving programme, and implementing acquisition and appeal activity that inspires engagement and donations.Working closely with colleagues, you will ensure our supporters enjoy excellent stewardship experiences that maximise the value of these relationships.

This role is an essential part of the ambitious Public Fundraising team, where you will be working alongside the Public Fundraising Manager and a collaborative, motivated team to build long-term sustainable income.

What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you are:

• Experienced in a related fundraising role in the charity sector, ideally working with Individual Giving audiences
• Ambitious and motivated with a track record of delivering successful fundraising campaigns
• An excellent copywriter who can create engaging, impactful content that works across multichannel activity
• Skilled in utilising mass email platforms to build lasting donor relationships
• Able to use data and insight to optimise campaigns, segment audiences and maximise impact
• Organised with an ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a varied role
• A confident, positive self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team but is equally happy working independently
• Confident spotting opportunities, and creative and motivated enough to put new ideas into action

Further information on the role can be found in the attached recruitment pack.

We are inviting applications for an exciting opportunity to step into a Band 6 Charge Nurse role. We have 1 permanent role available (33.75 hours) and 1 maternity leave cover role available (33.75 hours).

These posts offer a fantastic development opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their career while continuing to work within our compassionate and high performing In-Patient team.

As a Band 6 Charge Nurse, you will:

• Provide supportive leadership and act as a role model.
• Line manage staff and contribute to creating a positive, safe working environment.
• Influence and support ongoing service developments within the unit.
• Help ensure the highest standard of care for patients.
• Work a day/night rotation as part of the team.

We are looking for someone who is motivated, proactive, and passionate about delivering excellent patient care. If you want to continue being part of this amazing team while developing your leadership skills and shaping the future of our service, we encourage you to apply.

Job Summary

As a Charge Nurse, you will have the opportunity to lead a team of healthcare professionals, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where every team member feels valued and empowered. Your role will involve line managing a team, providing guidance, support, and motivation to ensure the delivery of high-quality care to our patients and their families.

The Charge Nurse has the ability to demonstrate specialised knowledge and expertise in palliative care, as well as a genuine commitment to enhancing the quality of life for patients facing serious illness. Your compassion and empathy will be essential as you support patients and their families through challenging times, providing comfort, reassurance, and emotional support.

In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you will play a key role in promoting a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and learning within our hospice unit. Your leadership and dedication will be instrumental in driving positive change and ensuring that our patients receive the best possible care throughout their journey.

A wonderful opportunity has arisen within the Ayrshire Hospice community team. We are looking for a senior care assistant to join our team in providing exceptional palliative care to patients with a life limiting illness across Ayrshire and Arran. Working within the Respite and Response team, the successful applicant will provide personal care and planned respites to patients in their own homes.

The community team thrive upon making a difference to individuals. The job, although demanding, is incredibly rewarding. Our every day work is in line with our hospice values of inclusion, kindness, honesty and compassion; and this is evidenced in both our care and the support of our staff.

Our community team is dynamic and enthusiastic as we strive to continually improve the care of patients. The team consists of senior care assistants, care assistants, palliative care nurses and specialist palliative care nurses, all of whom work together to bring their collective expertise to the forefront in caring for our patients and families.

Applicants for the post will find palliative care experience advantageous. A desire to undertake further training within the role is essential.

Please note:A full driving licence and access to their own vehicle for work purpose is essential.

Successful candidates will receive mentorship in the new role together with the support of the wider team.

The senior care assistant, as part of the Respite and Response Team, will provide person centred, holistic care within the patient’s own home setting. The role involves practical nursing care, emotional, social and psychological support to individuals with specialist palliative care needs, in addition to supporting their families and carers.

In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team the senior care assistant will actively participate in the delivery of evidence based person-centred specialist palliative care, support and advice. They will regularly rotate across departments within the hospice to enhance and develop their knowledge, skills and experience to ensure that they are fully up-to-date and have a complete understanding of a patient’s journey across services.

The senior care assistant will be expected to coach less experienced members of the team by demonstrating sound clinical knowledge and skills in leadership. They will provide education for other health and social care professionals within the community and hospital settings.

Circle is a registered charity working at the heart of communities across central Scotland. We work with families facing multiple disadvantages because of structural inequality, poverty, drug and alcohol use, imprisonment, physical or mental health, trauma, abuse and loss. We believe that every child, no matter their background or circumstances, should have the support they need to live a happy and healthy life.

Circle is seeking a Family Outreach Worker (21 hours/week) to join our project in East Lothian. Funded by Children’s Services, East Lothian Council/MELDAP (local alcohol and Drugs Partnership) this post aims to provide support to children and families affected by parental drug and/or alcohol use, reducing risks and minimising the impact on children. The post holder will work directly with parents, carers and children to strengthen family relationships, improve parenting capacity, and promote safer, healthier lifestyles.

We are looking for a skilled and empathetic professional with a qualification in social work, social care, education, health, or another relevant discipline.

The successful candidate will have strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills, a good understanding of rights-based approaches and the challenges facing vulnerable families, and a commitment to equality, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice.

This is a meaningful opportunity to be part of a supportive organisation dedicated to improving outcomes for children, parents, carers and their families. We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary, generous pension contribution, flexible working, an employee assistance programme and generous annual leave.

We are seeking a new Chair to lead our committed Board of Trustees. This is a pivotal leadership role for someone passionate about resolving housing insecurity who wants to make a lasting impact at a national level.

The Chair provides leadership to the Board, works in close partnership with the Chief Executive and ensures the organisation remains accountable to its members and mission. Key responsibilities:

1. Leadership & Strategy: Guide the Board in setting strategic direction, aligned with our purpose, values and resources. Champion long-term vision and monitor progress.
2. Meeting Management: Work with the Chief Executive to set agendas and chair productive, inclusive Board meetings that lead to clear decisions.
3. Governance and Compliance: Promote excellent governance, risk management and financial oversight. Ensure the Board meets all legal duties as company directors and charity trustees.
4. CEO & Staff Support: Provide support and conduct the performance review for the Chief Executive. Facilitate effective communication between the Board and staff.
5. Board Development: Support trustee recruitment, induction and development. Conduct skills audits, nurture a positive culture and encourage full participation.
6. External Representation: Act as an ambassador for the organisation, representing Homeless Network Scotland at key events, with stakeholders, and in the media.

Qualities & Skills We’re Looking For

• Leadership Experience: Influential and impactful leadership in the public, private or voluntary sectors.
• Governance Experience: we value prior experience as a charity Chair, Trustee or Non-Executive Director in Scotland.
• Strategic Thinker: Strong facilitation, communication and decision-making skills.
• Commitment: Deep alignment with our mission to prevent and resolve homelessness. Experience in housing, health or social care is welcome, but not essential.
• Personal Attributes: Collaborative, relationship-builder, resilient and dedicated to good governance.

Practical Details

• Voluntary, unpaid role with reasonable expenses reimbursed.
• Term: three years, with option to stand for re-election.
• Time Commitment: Estimated time commitment is approximately 4-6 hours per month on average.