This is a great opportunity to join a national charity in a key finance role. You would be part of a small finance team and a supportive Central Services department. The joy of the role is that you will get to work with people from across the whole organisation and thus contribute to work aimed at making Scotland a better place for our babies, children, young people and their families.

In this role you will be responsible for the delivery of financial operations and the line management of the finance officer(s). You will need to be an experienced finance professional who has demonstrable hands-on experience in financial processing, is a proactive self-starter, has experience of line management and has strong working knowledge of financial systems.

If you have these skills and want to work in a values-led organisation with a nurturing environment, please take a look at the job description. This could be the job for you.

About Children in Scotland

Children in Scotland is a welcoming and dynamic charity that amplifies the voices, views and experiences of our members and children, families and professionals across Scotland. We achieve this through direct services, meaningful participation, policy work, inspiring communications and sector-leading events and learning opportunities.

We are a vibrant and inclusive community of dedicated individuals and organisations who use our skills and passion to bring evidence-based and fresh thinking together, with one shared aim of giving all children in Scotland an equal chance to flourish.

We are stronger together in driving lasting impact for Scotland’s children.

Diversity

Children in Scotland values the contribution of all our staff, whatever their background. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open processes, with appointment on merit. We welcome applications from everyone.

Further information

For an informal chat about the job, please contact Paula Watson, our current Strategic Finance Lead by email on pwatson@childreninscotland.org.uk or our CEO Judith Turbyne on jturbyne@childreninscotland.org.uk

Join Our Team as a Customer Service Advisor!

We are seeking two Customer Service Advisors to provide an excellent and consistent service to all internal and external customers, using different communication channels and promoting future digital and ongoing changes within the organisation.

You will provide a first point of contact for all enquiries and to have a vast knowledge of all departments within the organisation ensuring correct and efficient responses are delivered against our agreed service standards and key performance indicators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the day-to-day operation of the Cairn Connect service, taking ownership of customer enquiries and ensuring customer information is efficiently and effectively handled within agreed service level agreements to meet the expectations of our customers.
• Assisting in the delivery of key business services, including Income Management payments and administration, Tenancy Services housing enquiries, antisocial behavior, Repairs reporting and invoice administration and general day-to-day business enquiries, where possible offering a first-time resolution service to meet our key performance indicators.
• Delivers a high level of customer service to all internal and external customers using various sources including telephone, email, face to face, webchat and other digital platforms to ensure an excellent customer journey.
• Perform effective data capture/management using various software systems, to enable accurate reporting and monitoring.
• Maintain and assist with partnership working across the group to ensure collaborative working and consistency of service in key areas and to promote a streamlined one team way of working.

Requirements – What We’re Looking For:

• Experience of working in a fast-paced frontline customer Contact Centre.
• Experience of delivering excellent frontline customer service.
• An understanding of effective and best practice in customer service.
• You should be able to demonstrate high level of computer skills and excellent customer care skills
• A Basic Disclosure and Right to work checks are required for this role.

Employee Benefits: Why Cairn is the Best Place to Work

Join Cairn and enjoy a range of benefits including flexible and hybrid working, health and wellness support, tech and cycle schemes, compassionate leave, and more!

Cairn HA is passionate about creating equal opportunities for everyone and warmly invites applications from all community members.

Founded with a commitment to social justice and inclusion in 1998, the Multi-Cultural Family Base (MCFB) is a leading organisation in Edinburgh dedicated to supporting diverse communities and enhancing the well-being of infants, children and families from all cultural backgrounds. MCFB provides essential community-based services, such as therapeutic group work, direct work, advocacy, and support to minoritised groups. MCFB is also a learning centre, supporting the professional development of social work students and other social care professions, with a focus on cross-cultural work and anti-racist practice.

Bright Choices project:

At Bright Choices, we offer free and confidential help to women, men, and families from ethnically diverse backgrounds who have experienced or are at risk of ‘honour-based’ abuse (HBA). This can include domestic abuse, extended family abuse, coercive control, forced marriage, and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

You will have a relevant professional qualification and experience of group and individual work with people affected by trauma, isolation and VAWG. You will have a strong understanding of HBA, and people who are likely to experience disadvantage or discrimination due to their race, ethnicity or cultural backgrounds.

Our referred families include new migrants, those who are seeking asylum, refugees and survivors of human trafficking.

Job Purpose

The role holder will work closely with the wider Bright Choices team to provide practical and emotional support to individuals and families identified as being vulnerable. You will have a good knowledge and understanding of Honour-Based Violence and FGM and its impacts and have a commitment to protecting children and young people by recognising, assessing and responding to risk.

The post holder will coordinate and develop the delivery of the project in accordance with the needs of service users, and to the expectations of funders and key stakeholders, ensuring the optimal promotion of the Project is relayed. The postholder will be responsible for line management of staff, students and volunteers, and contribute to direct service provision through a proportionate caseload and the delivery of groupwork.

The post holder will uphold MCFB’s mission, vision and values. They will work collaboratively across the organisation as a key member of the leadership team, ensuring effective communication and team working.

MULTICULTURAL FAMILY BASE is a unique, community based social work centre based in Edinburgh. Approximately 50% of our workforce are from a BAME background.

The organisation’s key objective is to support Black and Minority Ethnic individuals, children and parents deal with important transition points - this can be the birth of a child, the move into primary school or the move to Edinburgh for families who are new migrants. In addition, we combine our service delivery with student learning by providing high quality and diverse placement opportunities for social work students from academic institutions across Scotland.

We are now seeking a qualified, skilled and motivated individual to join our team:

Project Worker in Bright Choices project:

At Bright Choices, we offer free and confidential help to women, men, and families from ethnically diverse backgrounds who have experienced or are at risk of ‘honour-based’ abuse (HBA). This can include domestic abuse, extended family abuse, coercive control, forced marriage, and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

You will have a relevant professional qualification and experience of group and individual work with people affected by trauma, isolation and VAWG. You will have a strong understanding of HBA, and people who are likely to experience disadvantage or discrimination due to their race, ethnicity or cultural backgrounds.

You will be engaging service users in group work and will have knowledge of the key issues as well as relevant experience of working within a therapeutic, community development role in 1:1 setting.

You will be facilitating Creative Nurture Group in collaboration with an Art Therapist once a week, working with women affected by HBA, trauma and isolation.

A strong commitment to anti-oppressive practice and equal opportunities is essential. The posts require membership of the PVG Scheme.

For more information visit: mcfb.org.uk

Would you like to help people build confidence, develop skills, and have greater choice and control over their lives? Join LCiL and be part of a team making a real difference every day.

We are currently recruiting a full-time Peer Support and Learning Facilitator to join our dedicated and supportive team. If you are passionate about empowering disabled people and carers and believe in the value of peer support, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

At LCiL, we are a user-led organisation committed to supporting disabled people to live independently in the community of their choice. Everything we do is rooted in inclusion, equality, respect, and collaboration, with people at the centre of our services.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support disabled people, individuals with long-term conditions, and carers to increase confidence, develop skills, strengthen social connections, and gain greater independence through peer support and learning activities.

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience of organising and facilitating groups, workshops, learning activities, or community events

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage positively with a diverse range of people

• Experience of working in a person-centred, outcome-focused role supporting individuals or communities

• The ability to build effective relationships with service users, volunteers, partner organisations, and stakeholders

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload

• A commitment to equality, inclusion, independent living, and the Social Model of Disability

You will help design and deliver peer support groups, workshops, training sessions, and one-to-one support opportunities. You will also work alongside volunteers, peer facilitators, and community ambassadors, supporting people to use their lived experience to help others and contribute to programme development.

Following induction and initial training in our Edinburgh office, you will work flexibly across office, online, and community settings, helping deliver a blended programme of support and learning opportunities throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Why Join LCIL?

We offer a supportive and flexible working environment, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working patterns

• 25 days annual leave + 10 public holidays

• Generous employer pension contribution

• Opportunities for personal and professional development

We want you to feel confident and prepared. That is why all shortlisted candidates will receive interview questions in advance.

We value thoughtful, considered responses and are keen to hear about the full range of skills and experience you can bring. This is your opportunity to demonstrate how you can contribute to a service that empowers people and strengthens communities.

• PVG membership is required for successful applicants

• We welcome questions about the recruitment process - contact Caitlin McPherson at HR@lothiancil.org.uk

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 for a new board member with an interest in independent advocacy.

This role is home-based and open to applicants across Scotland who can travel to attend a small number of in-person board meetings throughout the year.

We are seeking a Trustee who will have good interpersonal and communication skills, a commitment to working as a team, an understanding of and commitment to our charity’s work, a broader knowledge of trends across the third-sector and the application of those to strategic work.

Partners in Advocacy welcomes applications from people with a disability, those with a minority ethnic background, and the LGBTQ+ community.

The successful candidate will be expected to travel periodically as part of the role to support collaboration and engagement across the organisation. Travel is required on an occasional basis rather than as a regular weekly commitment.

The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me

Enable is a dynamic and vibrant organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and we are looking for a dynamic and motivated Community Engagement Officer to join us in ensuring they have the same opportunities as everyone else.

As part of our Communities Team, you will play a key role in delivering an exciting new Menopause Support Project that aims to improve the health, wellbeing and self-management skills of women with learning disabilities and additional support needs.

In this rewarding role, you will support women to better understand and manage the menopause through accessible workshops, one-to-one support and community engagement activities. You will help participants build confidence, increase their self-management skills and make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing.

Working across local communities, you will deliver a programme of menopause education and support, helping women recognise symptoms, develop practical coping strategies and access appropriate health and social care services. Through person-centred support, you will empower participants to better understand their health needs, communicate confidently with healthcare professionals and strengthen their support networks.

You will work closely with women, families, carers, healthcare professionals and partner organisations to create a supportive and inclusive environment where women feel informed, empowered and listened to. Through this work, you will help reduce isolation, improve wellbeing and ensure women experiencing menopause have the knowledge, confidence and support needed to navigate this important stage of life.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference while helping to create healthier, more inclusive communities where women with learning disabilities can thrive.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is friendly, engaging and person-centred in their approach
• Is passionate about improving health, wellbeing and equality for people with learning disabilities
• Has experience delivering workshops, group activities or community-based programmes
• Is confident providing one-to-one support and facilitating groups
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with a wide range of people
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Understands the importance of accessibility and inclusion
• Is comfortable working with individuals, families, carers, health professionals and community partners
• Is confident working with a variety of stakeholders
• Can manage a varied workload and work independently when required
• Has experience recording outcomes, monitoring progress and evaluating impact
• Shares Enable's values and commitment to inclusion, rights and empowerment

About Us

At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

• Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loans*
• Blue Light Card

Where required, Enable will fully fund SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications – required for SSSC registration

Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

The cost of PVG is paid upfront by the organisation and deducted from your wage if successfully appointed.

Enable reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible if this vacancy is of interest.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of their start date.

Carers of East Lothian is a values driven local charity making a real impact in the community supporting adults who care for family and friends. We have an excellent reputation, gaining recognition through the Carers Trust ‘Excellence for Carers’ Award and have secured the contract to deliver adult carer services across East Lothian for an initial two-year period and a total period of up to six years, to 2031. We are a Carer Positive Exemplary employer, Disability Confident Committed and a Living Wage employer. We are currently recruiting for the following opportunity:

Key Responsibilities:

• Re-establish, champion and promote Respitality as a valued part of Carers of East Lothian’s short breaks offer.

• Build relationships with local hospitality, tourism and leisure businesses, approaching at least one new business each month to secure donated breaks.

• Work with carers to understand their circumstances, preferences and support needs; match them with suitable local or national breaks and assist with bookings, donor communication and referrals where required.

• Develop partnership working with East Lothian Young Carer Service and colleagues to extend appropriate opportunities to young carers and families and, where helpful, combine breaks with other grants.

• Maintain accurate records of enquiries, donations, matches, outcomes, feedback and impact, and provide regular statistics and progress updates for funders and stakeholders.

• Ensure delivery complies with GDPR, confidentiality, safeguarding procedures and organisational policies.

• Contribute to the Respitality Delivery Network, maintain contact with Shared Care Scotland, and support related carer-friendly initiatives including Carer ID Card, Carer Positive and Think Carer training.

• Undertake other reasonable operational duties consistent with the purpose and level of the post.

Flexible working arrangements and 6% matched pension.

If this sounds like the kind of meaningful, varied and enjoyable role you are looking for, please apply and tell us how your skills, experience and enthusiasm would help us develop Respitality for carers in East Lothian.

About Us

EARS Independent Advocacy Service (SCIO) is recruiting for a Service Manager to lead an experienced team of independent advocates delivering services across the Edinburgh and Lothians area. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Service Manager is responsible for service delivery, business and people management and ensuring the organisation remains compliant, effective and impactful.

EARS Independent Advocacy Service is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) which exists to provide free independent advocacy support that enables individuals to engage with and navigate systems and services in ways that ensure their human rights are upheld and that their views, needs and wishes are shared and included in processes and decisions which affect them. Please note that some knowledge or experience of independent advocacy in any context would be beneficial,but is not essential for this role.

About You

You will be a demonstrably effective and compassionate leader and manager with experience of service delivery in care, support or community settings and have an understanding of the third sector landscape. You will have experience of securing funding through successful grant applications or tender bids and of reporting to funders on activity delivered and outcomes and impact achieved. You will be comfortable engaging with a range of stakeholders, skilled in relationship building and positive conflict resolution. You will have experience of effectively setting and managing budgets and operational finances and of producing clear and robust financial reports.

For more information, please find the full Service Manager Job Description and Person Specification below.

Equality and Diversity

EARS Independent Advocacy Service demonstrates its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion throughout all organisational activity and recruitment, and actively encourages applications from individuals from under-represented and equalities groups and communities.

About Ayrshire Cancer Support

We are here for anyone in Ayrshire affected by cancer, regardless of diagnosis, age, stage or level of need. We support people with their own diagnosis, the diagnosis of a loved one, or if they are bereaved by cancer. Our services are professional, individualised, holistic and comprehensive and include patient transport, counselling, complementary therapies, support for children and young people, wellbeing activities, and specialist information and support. As a self-funded local charity, we punch well above our weight and rely on the generosity of our supporters, partners, and community to continue delivering these vital services.

Trusts and Grants Fundraiser

This is an exciting opportunity to join Ayrshire Cancer Support in a role that will make a real difference to people and families affected by cancer across Ayrshire. As our Trusts and Grants Fundraiser, you will help secure the vital funding that allows us to provide compassionate, practical and emotional support when people need it most. Working as part of a caring and committed team, you will build meaningful relationships with funders and tell the story of our work in a way that reflects the people, experiences and local communities at the heart of everything we do.

Full details of the role can be found within our Recruitment Pack which can be downloaded below.