Organisation Profile

Scottish Alcohol Counselling Consortium (SACC) is a small, member-led organisation of councils on alcohol and local, voluntary alcohol and addiction support agencies. Our member organisations all provide alcohol counselling or one to one support as part of their services.

Our aim is to make a meaningful contribution to communities across Scotland by improving counselling and support for individuals and families affected by alcohol and other addictions.

The post is currently hosted by Murray’s Initiative and the successful candidate will be employed by them. Murray’s Initiative (formally known as Glasgow Council on Alcohol) is an independent Scottish charity that works to reduce alcohol and drug-related harm at both individual and community levels. Established in 1965, Murray’s Initiative adopts a long-term, trauma-informed and asset-based approach to changing the culture around substance use. Its services are built on a person-centred, harm-reduction model, supporting people whether their goal is to reduce consumption or achieve abstinence.

Role :

SACC is looking to attract experienced trainers who hold a COSCA Trainer Accreditation to deliver SACC’s bespoke Counselling People Towards Behaviour Change (CPTBC) course. CPTBC is a 30-hour course accredited by COSCA usually delivered over 8 weeks (negotiable).

The delivery is split between 70% in-person delivery and 30% online delivery. SACC would guarantee at least one course delivery per annum; delivery location is dependent based on geographical demand and can be negotiated.

• Flat fee per course delivery & marking: £2,500
• Zoom use included on SACC Zoom account
• CPD access

SACC adheres to the COSCA ethical framework for good practice in counselling, psychotherapy and counselling skills. We also ensure that all trainers contracted by SACC are members of COSCA and suitably qualified.

Additionally, this post requires membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for protected adults. Successful applicants will be required to join the PVG Scheme and have personal liability insurance.

Any questions about the post, please contact SACC Manager Michaela Zemachová.

michaela@scotacc.org

Are you passionate about people and motivated by making a real difference? Do you enjoy meeting new people, building confidence, and supporting others to take positive steps towards sustainable employment?

If so, Community Renewal Trust really want to hear from you.

Community Renewal Trust is a values driven, dynamic, and innovative organisation working at the cutting edge of efforts to end persistent poverty in Scotland. We operate across three neighbourhoods and run two social enterprises, creating meaningful impact and rich learning opportunities every day. This is an exciting chance to be part of a team that is committed, forward thinking, and focused on lasting change.

For an informal chat about this role please contact Michael Byrne - Manager - Michael.Byrne@communityrenewal.org.uk to arrange a convenient time.

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia and fund vital dementia research.

We are committed to improving the lives and opportunities of people living with dementia, their carers, partners, and families as their journey transitions from the first point of contact through to end of life. We believe nobody should face dementia alone.

What you'll do

We are looking for a Community Activities Organiser for the Borders area. You will establish a range of community activities and opportunities across the locality that fill identified gaps and meet the needs of people living with dementia and their families.

What you'll have

Are you a self-starter? Are you confident, innovative and collaborative?

If yes, then this may be the role for you.

The successful applicant will have a positive approach to dementia. You will be flexible, inclusive, creative, and organised in your approach. You will be sensitive and compassionate with the ability to support people in times of difficulty or distress. You will be an excellent communicator who can work effectively both with individuals and with groups. You will have a positive approach to your own continued professional development and a willingness to participate in relevant training. A relevant qualification and previous experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

In return you will be in a role which offers the opportunity to meet great people, have great job satisfaction and be employed by an Organisation that offers a range of employee benefits and career progression opportunities

This is a hands-on, creative role working directly with young people aged 16–24.

You’ll lead a new Fair Trade Youth Collective in Glasgow, supporting young people to build skills, design campaigns, and take action on issues like Fair Trade, climate justice and global inequality.

The role is all about supporting young people to move from participants to leaders – shaping campaigns, creating content and influencing change in their communities.

Why work with us?

We’re a small, ambitious team working to build a fairer world through trade.

We offer:

• A 4-day working week (32 hours, no reduction in pay). Same benefits applied to part time workers.
• Flexible, trust-based working
• Meaningful, values-driven work
• A supportive and collaborative team

We particularly welcome applications from people currently underrepresented in Fair Trade, climate and global citizenship spaces.

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, we operate over 70 services in communities across Scotland, providing mental health social care support, addictions and employment services, among others. Together with national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention, and physical activity and sport, these services inform SAMH’s policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

SAMH hosts ‘United to Prevent Suicide’; which is the social movement aspect of the national suicide prevention strategy, Creating Hope Together. We are a mass participation project open to anyone in Scotland who is passionate about preventing suicide, often due to lived experience of crisis and bereavement.

We support our members to take action in their own lives, their communities, and at a national level. In the past year, United to Prevent Suicide has undertaken a strategy to become a more member-led organisation, with new projects launched and more planned.

The post-holder will work alongside the Social Movement Development Manager to grow the movement, strengthen our participatory practice, and deliver key projects.

What we are looking for:

To be successful in this post you will need experience of working with sensitive subjects and with people who have had difficult life experiences, and be confident developing and sustaining excellent working relationships with volunteers and community members.

This role is ideal for anyone who believes in the power of collective movements to tackle entrenched social problems, and who believes that relationships of trust, solidarity and action can be part of a journey of recovery.

The role will require some travel and evening and weekend working as per the needs of the project.

What we will provide for you

You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our benefits include;

• Reimbursement of PVG & Disclosure costs.
• Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions
• 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service (pro rata)
• 4 public holidays (pro rata)
• 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you (pro rata)
• Team wellbeing budgets
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life Assurance policy
• Employee Assistance Programme

Would you like a fantastic new career in health and social care? Why not start you day hoping to make a difference and end your day knowing you did. Here at The Richmond Fellowship Scotland we make a real difference in supporting people with their everyday lives. As an organisation, we support over 2,500 individuals with a variety of needs, some may have a physical/learning disability, autism, mental health issue, some with limited verbal communication and some with challenging behaviour. A number of people we support require assistance with moving and handling.

We are looking to recruit a full-time Behaviour Support Advisor to cover maternity leave for our Central & East Region. You will be part of the Positive Behaviour Support Team and your base will be in one of our regional offices or at home. The Behaviour Support Advisor role is a key support function, providing guidance and support in managing the challenges faced in a complex service environment.

If you have experience of working with a range of people who present with behavioural challenges and have experience of managing services for people with learning disabilities or autism this could be the opportunity for you.

You will spend time in services and with staff teams that are supporting individuals with behavioural challenges and carry out behavioural assessments with the aim of improving quality of life. You will develop comprehensive, person-centred, Behaviour Support Plans and support the skill development of staff and management.

Working closely with the Regional PBS Manager you will plan, implement and evaluate behavioural interventions for individuals who present with behavioural challenges but also work closely with operational staff at all levels.

You will be confident in delivering presentations using a range of formats including PowerPoint, and will help develop learning materials for staff teams, delivering service specific training throughout our services.

You will assist in monitoring and reviewing progress, measuring against original objectives for behavioural input, including producing evaluation reports with graphic data.

There is 1 full time post available (35 hours per week), though your base is in Central/East there is still the requirement to be flexible to travel and work away from your original base across the Centra/East of Scotland, which can include overnight stays when required. Travel and subsistence payments will be made.

Previous experience of working with people with learning disabilities and complex needs, the ability to work as part of a team or on your own initiative, the ability to plan, prioritise and manage your own workload and the ability to work closely with a range of staff are required for this role. This is an excellent opportunity to make a change in your life and in that of the people we support. The work can be challenging, but as well as a competitive salary, enhanced pension contributions and annual leave, childcare vouchers and discounts at over 850 online and high street retailers, we can offer you a rewarding and satisfying role in your local community.

Here at the Richmond Fellowship Scotland, we believe everyone is unique, we recognise the value and worth of each person. We are committed to working together with people to ensure their lives are happy, fun and meaningful.

As the first voluntary sector organisation in Scotland to have a dedicated Positive Behaviour Support team, we're proud of our track record and the achievements we've made in supporting people to lead happy, fun lives in their communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning Positive Behaviour Support Team who provide person-centred and specialist behavioural interventions for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

A position has now become available for a National Positive Behaviour Support Training Officer to join our team. In this post you will be responsible for the development, review and delivery of our ‘Active Support’ and ‘Practice Leadership’ credit rated training programmes, accessed throughout the year by our operational staff teams across services.

This includes designing and delivering tutorials, workshops, reflective practice and mentoring opportunities for each candidate registered on the programmes of study. Throughout the year, you will hold a case load of candidates, with direct responsibility for managing all aspects of their training journey including submission, assessment, grading and verification of their coursework.

As well as a competitive salary, the organisation offers a range of exceptional benefits including access to HSF Health Care Plan, flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave entitlement, as well as access to over 850 high street and online discounts.

Health in Mind offers a range of counselling services. We are seeking a compassionate and qualified Counsellor who is fluent in British Sign Language (BSL) to join our team in a self-employed capacity. You will provide face-to-face and online one-to-one counselling individuals facing a range of emotional and psychological challenges in our Lothian Deaf Counselling service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver confidential counselling sessions tailored to client needs
• Maintain accurate and timely client records
• Work collaboratively and have good communication with the Counselling Team Leader and Administrator
• Uphold ethical and professional standards in line with BACP guidelines

Requirements:

• Recognised counselling qualification (Diploma or Masters Level)
• Registration with COSCA, NCPS, BACP, UKCP, HCPC or other relevant professional body
• Experience working with diverse client groups, including people who have experiences of trauma
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

East Ayrshire Citizens Advice Bureau (EACAB) is a progressive and innovative advice organisation dedicated to providing free, impartial, and confidential advice to local communities. We offer both generalist advice and specialist casework services to support people in need across East Ayrshire.

We are seeking a highly organised Money Advice Administrator to join the team in East Ayrshire Citizens Advice Bureau. This role is offered on a permanant basis and is offered at 35 hours per week

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring effective administrative processes for our Money Advice Service.

Kindred is seeking an Information and Advocacy Worker who can combine expertise with energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine commitment to inclusive, rights-based support. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is committed to supporting the families of disabled children and young people through complex health, education, and social care systems. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences and those with caring responsibilities.

This role can be office based in Edinburgh or Dunfermline and will involve work across the community in Edinburgh City and Fife. Some home working is available.

What we are looking for

• Someone who is professional, proactive, and able to work independently with confidence and initiative.
• Strong communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to build trusting relationships while advocating effectively on behalf of families.
• A background in advocacy, social care, education, paralegal work or a related field.

What we can offer you

• A values-led organisation committed to respect, inclusion, and positive change.
• 35 days annual leave (pro-rata), inclusive of public holiday
• Flexible working options
• Paid carers leave
• 8% pension contribution

Any appointment to this roles will be subject to satisfactory references and a PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check. Apply now to become part of a team where every voice counts and every contribution matters.