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.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary, generous pension contribution, flexible working, an employee assistance programme and generous annual leave.

We are looking to recruit a values-driven Community Worker to join our Circle delivery team in Tayside as part of a Scottish Government–funded programme providing inclusive voluntary throughcare services across Scotland. The service supports men, women and young people leaving short-term custody or remand, helping improve reintegration, wellbeing and community safety.

The successful candidate will provide person-centred practical support to people returning to their communities. Working with Throughcare Prison Workers and partner organisations, they will help coordinate pre-release planning, support smooth transitions, and connect individuals with local, specialist and community-based services.

The postholder will build trusting relationships, take a compassionate and non-judgemental approach, and work proactively with partners to achieve the best outcomes. They must also be flexible in supporting both local and wider service delivery as needs change.

This is an opportunity to help deliver a high-profile national programme that makes a real difference to people’s lives. You will work in a dynamic local team with partner organisations, mainly remotely, with travel across the area as needed.

Culbokie Community Trust (CCT) is seeking an experienced, motivated and community minded Business Development Officer to lead the development and launch of The Space, a new 100m² multi purpose building in the heart of Culbokie on the Black Isle designed for both business and community use.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a new community asset, from pre-opening planning through to successful operation and long-term sustainability.

The post is funded until end March 2029. In year 1 you will work closely with the CCT Project Management Group during construction to ensure everything is ready for the building's opening. You will engage with health, care, business, environmental, and third‑sector organisations to assess local needs, uncover new opportunities, and create essential operational partnerships.

In years two and three, you will focus on consolidating services, enhancing community engagement and tenant relationships, establishing a volunteer user group, strengthening income through effective occupancy and yield management, embedding social and environmental values in The Space’s operations, refining marketing strategies, and planning for sustainable, volunteer-led management.

Why Join Us?

You’ll play a key role in creating a vibrant, financially sustainable community facility that supports local services, enterprise and wellbeing. This role offers the chance to see a project through from concept to delivery, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a rural community. For more information on CCT see our website culbokiect.org.

We are recruiting for Carer Information Assistant to join our team. Lanarkshire Carers is an organisation where you will be supported, valued and well rewarded. The post holder will be based between our centres in Hamilton and Airdrie, and localities throughout Lanarkshire. Working from home/hybrid working may also be required.

Responsible to the Carer Communication and Data Manager and working as directed by the management/coordination team, the Carer Information Assistant will work closely with staff, volunteers, carers and partner organisations to develop, plan and deliver comprehensive information, advice and support services for carers in Lanarkshire.

The post holder will develop and maintain good carer information, promote effective communication, collaborative working and partnerships. This will support the provision of coordinated and effective information, advice and support to carers. Access to the right information and the right time is key to ensuring carers do not reach crisis point. Lanarkshire Carers information framework will ensure consistent, standardised, non-duplicating carer information, material and resources.

Lanarkshire Carers

Lanarkshire Carers is a well-established carer led organisation built on a vision to work with and for carers to develop and deliver services that make a positive difference to their lives. A value-based organisation, our mission is to ensure that carers in Lanarkshire are identified, well informed, involved, supported and empowered. We deliver information, advice and direct support services that enable unpaid carers to continue to care, whilst maintaining their own health and wellbeing.

Please visit our website lanarkshirecarers.org.uk for more information about Lanarkshire Carers where you will also find our annual report for 2024/2025. This provides a good overview of our work and job roles. Our staff team, many of whom are carers themselves, are committed to making caring a positive experience. Our Board of Directors are committed to making Lanarkshire Carers a great place to work. Lanarkshire Carers works flexibly and is a carer positive employer. A workplace pension scheme is available along with group life and critical illness cover and many other benefits.

Equality of Opportunity in Employment

Lanarkshire Carers is an Equal Opportunities employer and all applicants for posts receive equal treatment irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, disability, religion, sexuality, and age.

We are fortunate to have a fantastic Board of Trustees. They play a crucial role in determining the direction and tenor of our work. We would be unable to operate without their willingness to face challenges, their courage in making difficult decisions, and their unwavering dedication to the staff team and the families we support.

Join our board and help shape our future.

We are currently seeking new Trustees to share with us their experience, talents, and passions. We are particularly interested in those with experience in:

• Finance or accountancy
• Business or leadership
• Public or third sector services
• Marketing, communications, or fundraising
• Lived experience as a parent or carer

Deafblind Scotland is the specialist charity working with deafblind people or those at risk of developing a second or dual sensory loss. Our ambitions are high for people with sensory loss, particularly those who are deafblind and we are therefore at the cutting edge of finding ways to support them to lead their most meaningful lives. The project operates in Fife to support people to access their rights so they can have a better quality of life and to reduce socio-economic and health inequalities.

The project officer will work with the carers affected by sensory impairment within this project which is part of our Connect2Support Programme. Overall ensuring the carers affected by sensory impairment, who are amongst the most disadvantaged in society, are provided with specialist support which enables them & those they care for to access their rights and navigate the systems, services and support that can improve their lives.

This project may be ideal for an early career candidate or someone seeking to move to a new field as the project is well support by the existing project team.

Are you ready for a new role?

Quarriers are an ambitious organisation and we believe that we have a role in making Scotland a better place.

North West Carers Service provides support to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of unpaid carers of all ages in the Northwest of Glasgow.

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Family Wellbeing Worker for one year with the possibility of extension dependent on funding.

The successful candidate will be required to:

Identify and coordinate support for unpaid carers in North West Glasgow by developing Adult Carer Support Plans that promote wellbeing and help carers balance their caring responsibilities with a life of their own.

The successful applicant will be a highly organised and self-motivated individual with the ability to plan and prioritise their own workload.

This role is an agile working role with blend of home/office/community settings dependant on service requirements.

Please note a driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential as you will be required to travel to various locations and participate/lead on group work.

What you’ll bring

• Reliability, flexibility and a positive attitude
• Experience in Microsoft packages, Word, Excel etc. is essential
• Ability to build trusting relationships
• Empathy and excellent communication skills
• Excellent team player
• Ability to apply transferable life experience and skills to support and enable individuals.
• Knowledge of unpaid carers and relevant legislation

What you’ll get

• SVQ qualifications via our accredited centre
• Generous leave
• Training & development opportunities
• Opportunity to change lives through meaningful work
• Family-friendly policies
• Health benefits: HSF cash plans, physio & occupational health
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• £500 refer-a-friend bonus (T&Cs apply)
• Life Assurance & Pension
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to Concerts for Carers

Everyday people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is No Life Half Lived in Scotland.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of stroke education to help impact and improve stroke care.

By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as the Stroke Educator for NHS Fife you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live life to the full again. Our Community Health Support Services form a nationwide network of local support groups, nurses, volunteers and one-to-one support teams helping families adjust to life with a heart or lung condition or after a stroke.

As the CHSS Stroke Educator for NHS Fife you will be responsible for developing, planning and delivering appropriate evidence-based stroke education and training to support care and develop practice for health and social care staff and informal carers. Working to NHS Fife Service Level Agreement (SLA) requirements, SSCA Standards of Care (SSCA 2023), National Stroke Improvement Plan (SG 2023) and Progressive Stroke Pathway (SG 2022) guidelines and standards.

This is an autonomous role and, as such, you will be responsible for all aspects of the development and roll out of a range of awareness, core and specialist stroke education and training, in association with the regional Managed Clinical Networks (MCNs) and relevant clinical subgroups.

This service is provided in partnership with NHS Fife and aims to ensure all individuals caring for people affected by stroke have the knowledge, skills, attitudes and confidence to fulfil their role to enhance the quality of services.

Some stroke education and training will be delivered in partnership with other CHSS Stroke Educators.

At CHSS, we are committed to supporting continuing professional development (CPD) through funding and training opportunities. As well as support through our Professional Registration Network. This network offers healthcare professionals across the organisation a structured, supportive drop-in environment to help them maintain their

professional registration through ongoing learning, reflective practice, and peer support.

If you think this post could be for you, we would love to hear from you.

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.

We are looking for a motivated and collaborative Chair to proactively lead and support our organisation, providing strategic direction and insight to ensure we achieve our vision.

Wellbeing Scotland has been dedicated to supporting people impacted by child abuse since 1994. We support children, young people, adults and families, with an established specialism in access to records for people who experienced abuse while in care. We are a long-standing delivery partner of the Scottish Redress Support scheme.

We recently said goodbye to some long-standing Board members and are now looking for a new Chair and more trustees to bring fresh perspectives and energy. This is an opportunity to broaden our skillset and ensure the organisation is well supported for its next chapter.

The Chair’s role will be crucial throughout our next phase: providing steady leadership, supporting the Board through change, and ensuring the ongoing resilience of the organisation.

Key responsibilities of the Chair:

• Provide effective leadership and strategic direction
• Chair Board meetings and AGM
• Act as a bridge between the Board and the senior leadership team
• Ensure the charity operates in line with governing documents, charity law and best practice
• Represent Wellbeing Scotland externally with funders, partners and supporters

This is a voluntary role requiring attendance at 6 Board meetings per year plus additional support in line with the responsibilities of the role.

Who are we looking for?

Previous experience as a Chair is desirable but not essential. Most important is your commitment to our work and to using your experience to help us achieve our vision. We actively welcome expressions of interest from people of all backgrounds, professions and life experiences.

Every day, people living with the impact of stroke are leaving hospital feeling scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to ensure there is no life half lived in Scotland.

By joining Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as a Lead Stroke Nurse - Borders, you can be the difference between people simply surviving and people truly living.

This is primarily a home-based role, which can be carried out from locations out with the NHS Borders area. However, occasional travel to meet the Stroke Team in the Borders region will be required, so applicants should be based within a reasonable travelling distance to accommodate this.

You will provide support to service users remotely and lead a team who deliver care across the region.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity supporting people with chest, heart, and stroke conditions to rebuild their lives. Our Stroke Nurse Service, within CHSS Community Healthcare Support Services, provides person-centred, self management-focused support to people and families affected by stroke or TIA.

As Lead Stroke Nurse, you will remotely manage and develop a team of registered Stroke Nurses and Health Care Assistants, ensuring they can provide confidential, independent information, advice, and support to people affected by stroke. You will play a key role in implementing organisational policies, monitoring performance, and driving continuous improvement to support the successful delivery of our No Life Half Lived strategy.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a clinical qualification and registration with a UK clinical body (such as NMC or HCPC), alongside demonstrable management experience. Comprehensive stroke knowledge is essential, and leadership experience is desirable.

The Hospital is situated on the outskirts of Melrose in the Scottish Borders. The Borders covers a large and scenically beautiful area of the Southern Uplands of Scotland. Predominately rural, it is historically a unique part of the country, the home of the Border Revivers, where annually each town maintains its links with the past during the season of Common Ridings. Seven-a-side rugby originated in Melrose, and the Melrose event in particular draws large crowds each year. The Borders has tremendous facilities for sport and leisure. Glentress and Innerleithen mountain bike parks are world renowned for both cross-country and downhill biking. The beautiful Berwickshire coast provides options for sea kayaking, surfing, diving and sea fishing. In addition, there are facilities for fishing, golf, swimming, horse riding, cricket, football, hiking and many other activities. Excellent cultural opportunities in terms of music and art societies, drama, and small theatres in Melrose and Selkirk as well as amateur opera. There are excellent restaurants, cinemas and shops. Excellent Fitness Centre in Galashiels and other Borders towns. There is a purpose-built nursery in the grounds of the hospital.

The Scottish Borders offers all the benefits of rural life with very easy access to major cities such as Edinburgh (37 miles) Glasgow (75 miles) Newcastle (75 miles). Edinburgh is renowned for its cultural activities in music, including opera and ballet, theatre, cinemas (including a film theatre) and visual arts, and of course every year there is the world-famous Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe Festival. Local transport links have improved greatly in the last year or so.

The Borders Railway has train services to central Edinburgh running every thirty minutes (journey time 50 minutes approx.). Tweedbank Station is a few minutes’ walk from the Borders General Hospital. There are rail links to the rest of the country at Berwick Upon Tweed, and Carlisle and there is easy access to Edinburgh Airport (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes) and Newcastle Airport (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes).