Overall Purpose

Manage the coordination and delivery of qualifications within ARC Scotland’s assessment centre, ensuring it meets all Qualifications Scotland’s requirements. Contributing to the delivery of ARC Scotland’s workplan, vision and mission.

Leadership

• Work with the Head of Accredited Training to deliver ARC Scotland’s overarching workplan.
• Provide support and guidance to the administration team.
• Recruit, induct, manage and support (as the first point of contact) the team of freelance contractors delivering high quality assessment and verification across the assessment centre.
• Coordinate the deployment of freelance contractors in the delivery of accredited qualifications across Scotland.
• Manage and facilitate the standardisation of assessment and verification activity in accordance with Qualifications Scotland’s requirements.
• Contribute to the ongoing strategic planning and development of ARC Scotland.
• Facilitate and / or contribute to relevant ARC Scotland meetings.
• Deputise for the Head of Accredited Training in their absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact between ARC Scotland and Qualifications Scotland in accordance with their requirements.
• Maintain ARC Scotland’s compliance with Qualification Scotland’s requirements.
• Be the first point of contact with Qualifications Scotland in coordinating external verification activity, approval applications and ensuring any recommendations are implemented timeously.
• Manage partnerships between ARC Scotland and customers (managing existing resources in retaining and gaining new business along with the Head of Accredited Training).
• Review, update and refresh ARC Scotland’s policies and procedures in line with current legislation and Qualifications Scotland guidelines and ensuring they are implemented.
• Ensure suitable records are maintained and updated in accordance with the requirements of Qualifications Scotland and ARC Scotland’s data management policy.
• Communicate changes and updates to and from Qualifications Scotland to all relevant parties.
• Notify Qualifications Scotland of any changes which may affect the centre’s ability to meet the quality assurance criteria.
• Carry out assessment and verification activity as required to maintain competence and quality assurance standards.
• Discuss monthly candidate progress reports with freelance assessors and verifiers and provide partner organisations with regular updates. Agree and implement remedial action where required progress has not been made.
• Monitor payment claims against assessment and verification time claimed.
• Gather, process and analyse feedback as part of the quality assurance processes within ARC Scotland. Use feedback to promote services or to address areas of improvement identified timeously.
• Support the development and implementation of communication and marketing strategies within ARC Scotland.
• Conduct any investigations required in accordance with ARC Scotland’s policies and procedures.

Other

• Deliver training as required.
• Be flexible in approach and adaptable in managing own workload.
• Work flexible hours and be able to travel throughout Scotland as required.
• Undertake CPD to maintain competence in accordance with relevant assessment strategies, and ensure freelance contractors do the same.

The post of Peer Support Worker offers an exciting opportunity to improve the lives of people living with HIV and plays a vital role in Waverley Care and Scotland's ambition to reach Zero HIV Transmission by 2030.

This post will provide support services for all people living with HIV in the Lothian area, through community-based and peer support interventions focusing on reducing HIV stigma and improving wellbeing. The role will involve participating in presentations to community groups and organisations to raise awareness of HIV and to enable audiences to better understand what it is like to live with HIV. This includes working in conjunction with clinicians at various health settings to provide accessible peer support. Waverley Care peer support training is available for any applicants who have previously not undertaken full peer mentor training.

You will:

• Manage key worker responsibilities for a caseload of service users, who are people living with HIV that need additional support to access treatment and care, maintain good health, or improve their wellbeing
• Be involved in the training and development of our peer support services, as well as using their own lived experience to address HIV stigma.
• Work with service users to create a personal plan, using the Waverley Care baseline assessment tool, with identified outcomes and carry out regular reviews of these plans
• Provide in-clinic peer support to people at different health clinical settings across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
• Provide one-to-one peer support to service users to identify and overcome barriers to improving their health and well-being
• Facilitate opportunities for one-to-one and group peer support
• Promote the value of testing to different communities at risk of a BBV and offer BBV testing where appropriate
• Deliver BBV and sexual health advice and support through support interventions, events and outreach activities

About You

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual who:

• A demonstrable interest in, and passion for, improving the lives of people affected by blood-borne viruses (BBVs), in particular people disproportionately affected by HIV
• Living with HIV and experience of delivering peer support, which demonstrated good boundaries and support knowledge.
• Demonstrable experience in working with vulnerable groups, particularly those who are at heightened risk of HIV transmission
• Able to use their personal life experiences to influence positive change by offering support and guidance to others who might be dealing with similar challenges
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Experience in project activity and leading in an area of work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills appropriate for a wide range of audiences
• Be a strong team player, able to use your initiative and reflect on your practice
• Interested in development opportunities and further training

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a progressive organisation at a pivotal moment in Scotland’s public health journey. You’ll have the chance to influence real change, working alongside passionate colleagues committed to making a lasting impact on people’s lives.

We offer a supportive working environment with hybrid working options, professional development opportunities and a generous annual leave entitlement.

About the PKD Charity:

Founded in 2000, we’re the first and only UK charity solely dedicated to improving the lives of an estimated 70,000 individuals and their families affected by polycystic kidney disease (PKD) in the UK.

PKD is a range of life-threatening inherited conditions that can cause kidney failure and affect other organs in the body such as the liver, brain, heart and bowels. Most people with PKD live with an uncertain prognosis, intermittent pain and infections, and then have to undergo life saving dialysis or transplant in their 50s.

A few babies have a rare form of PKD which results in death during pregnancy or shortly after birth; the surviving children often have to have either a kidney or liver transplant before the age of 10.

• We provide reliable, accredited information, advice and personalised support.
• We raise awareness of the burden of PKD, both clinical and psychosocial.
• We fund research aimed at understanding more about PKD and the discovery of therapies that will improve quality and longevity of life.
• We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

About the Project

PKD Scotland: Outreach and Community Connections Project.

It is estimated that around 5,000 people in Scotland could be living with Polycystic Kidney Disease. It is however often poorly understood and historically underfunded, meaning people can leave clinic after diagnosis with little support beyond medical appointments.

Many tell us they don't know where to turn for emotional support or to meet others living with the same condition. We want to change that and with support from a National lottery Awards for All grant that is exactly what we are going to do.

The eighteen-month project will see us reach into hospitals across Scotland to try and ensure that no one with PKD in Scotland has to manage their journey on their own. From diagnosis onwards we want all to be aware of the charity, the array of services that we offer and foster engagement.

Two new volunteer led support groups will be established and a group of ambassadors recruited to support the ongoing connections we make to ensure that PKD remains in the spotlight. As our Scotland PKD Engagement Officer you will be central to the success of the project.

Many people only reach us years after diagnosis, often when symptoms worsen, but we know that early connection can make a real difference. PKD is lifelong and people face new challenges at every stage. Having support around them helps them stay confident, informed and connected.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As PKD’s Scotland Engagement Officer, you will play a central role in delivering this ambitious outreach project.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will raise awareness of the PKD Charity and its services, ensuring that people diagnosed with PKD are informed about available support from the earliest possible stage.

You will build and nurture relationships with NHS professionals and services across Scotland, helping embed PKD Charity information and resources into patient pathways. Alongside this, you will work closely with volunteers to establish two new PKD support groups and develop an ambassador programme to maintain long-term local engagement and visibility.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident relationship-builder who enjoys working autonomously while contributing to a small and dedicated team. Your work will help ensure that people living with PKD across Scotland feel informed, connected and supported throughout every stage of their condition.

Health in Mind is one of Scotland’s best-known and trusted Mental Health Charities. Established in 1982 we have evolved in response to need which means we actively promote positive mental health in local communities across Scotland. Our vision is straight forward, we build hope and live life through our values because people are at the heart of what we do.

We have a great opportunity for a number of experienced practitioners to join our team. You will bring compassion, integrity, positivity and reflection, delivering effective and high-quality support to those individuals who access support from Future Pathways.

Future Pathways offers support to people who were abused or neglected as a child when they were in the Scottish care system. The service was established alongside the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry and has expanded considerably since its start in 2016. Future Pathways’ aim is to help people live well. To change paths, enjoy life, succeed and grow.

Reaching our shortlist is straightforward providing you can say ‘yes’ to our list of ‘must haves’. You can start your journey now by simply directly asking for an information pack and application but before you start your travels, please kindly make sure the following ‘fits’ into your career and personal attributions rucksack because life is a journey.

• We’d like a degree in Health and Social Care, Social Work or similar field but, if you hold a recognised, relevant professional qualification at a minimum SVQ Level 4 with relevant workplace experience this works too.
• Up to date child and vulnerable adult protection knowledge together and ideally completion of suicide prevention training such as ASIST.
• You are an exceptional compassionate individual with experience of working with those in society who’ve faced personal challenges, childhood disturbance, abuse, separation, institutional care and trauma
• Curiosity, empathy and a focus on learning, empowerment, collaboration and self-awareness.
• Experience of personal outcomes focused approaches, working in partnership with people to set goals, agree plan and support people to achieve their potential.
• Able to hold hope and walk alongside someone on their journey, you are good at nurturing self-confidence and supporting people to make positive changes in their lives.
• Worked in accordance with the statutory framework and requirement including GDPR, BACP, the SSSC and the Care Inspectorate.

With a great range of benefits including 30 days annual leave plus 10 public holidays and 2 wellbeing days we work fulltime 36.25 hours per week. The salary scale for this post is Point 39 to 43 (£38,470 to £42,564).

Committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, we embrace and encourage people from all walks of life, including welcoming applications from Neurodiverse individuals. It is important to us that you feel comfortable and confident and, as such, we are willing to adjust or adapt our application, interview and selection process to suit your needs, including working patterns and hybrid working wherever and whenever we can. Simply contact us and we’ll come back to you.

This role does, however, require periodic but not continuous office presence.

Good Food Scotland is looking for new Trustees to join the Board as the organisation moves into its next stage.

Across Glasgow we run nine community food shops, employ 19 staff and spend more than £350,000 each year on food for our members. The scale of the work is significant and it reflects the scale of the challenge facing many households across the city.

Most of our shops are based in communities experiencing some of the highest levels of deprivation in Scotland, including areas ranked among the most deprived on the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation. In many of these neighbourhoods access to affordable, healthy food is limited, while wider pressures around housing costs, debt, energy bills and low income continue to shape everyday life for many families.

Food poverty rarely exists on its own. More often it reflects wider poverty and inequality. Our approach starts with food, but it does not stop there.

Food is often the reason someone first walks through the door. After that, the aim is to make sure people can access the wider support that helps them feel more secure, more connected and better able to cope with the pressures they are facing.

Our shops provide access to affordable, nutritious food and they also act as community spaces where people can meet others, find advice and connect with local support. We work alongside partners such as Govan Law Centre, One Parent Families Scotland and energy advice services, while the shops themselves are delivered in partnership with housing associations including Wheatley Group, Linthouse Housing Association, Sanctuary Scotland and Southside Housing Association. Through these partnerships members can access help with issues that often sit behind food poverty in the first place.

Until now the work has been delivered as part of the Feeding Britain network. We are now establishing Good Food Scotland as an independent Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation, while continuing to work closely with Feeding Britain as a partner. This is an important step for the organisation, and it brings an opportunity to strengthen governance and shape how the charity develops over the coming years.

Our ambition is to build a model that is financially sustainable and capable of growing into other communities across Scotland.

About the role

Trustees play an important part in guiding the organisation and making sure it remains well run and focused on the communities it exists to serve. The Board works closely with the leadership team, offering support, challenge and oversight, helping shape the longer term direction of the charity while making sure strong governance and financial responsibility remain in place.

What we are looking for

As the organisation continues to grow we are particularly keen to hear from people who bring experience in one or more of the following areas.

Commercial retail experience, particularly where you understand how multi site operations work in practice and where improvements to systems, stock management or logistics could strengthen how the shops run.

Finance or accounting experience, ideally someone who may be willing to take on the role of Treasurer and help the Board maintain strong financial oversight.

Legal experience, helping ensure the charity meets its responsibilities and operates within the appropriate governance framework.

Previous board experience can be helpful but it is not essential. Practical knowledge, sound judgement and a willingness to contribute are just as important. We would also welcome interest from people whose lived experience reflects the communities we work alongside.

Why join the Board

Good Food Scotland is already working at scale across Glasgow and making a real difference in communities that face some of the toughest economic pressures in the country. Joining the Board offers the opportunity to contribute to work that is practical, community rooted and focused on long term change.

For those with relevant experience it is also a chance to help shape the organisation as it establishes itself as an independent charity and looks at how the model can grow into other communities.

Time commitment

Trustees attend quarterly board meetings, with occasional input between meetings when needed. Meetings may take place more regularly over the next 12months, with Trustees able to attend in person in Glasgow or online.

If you are interested in using your experience to support communities across Glasgow and help shape the future direction of Good Food Scotland, we would be pleased to hear from you.

The Butterfly Trust is the lead provider of social and psychosocial support for people affected by Cystic Fibrosis throughout Scotland. We provide a comprehensive range of outreach services for all ages of people with Cystic Fibrosis and their families across Scotland.

We aspire to a quality of excellence in our standard of service provision to Scotland’s Cystic Fibrosis Community.

All of our personnel are expected to maintain those standards when providing support that is focused on promoting emotional wellbeing alongside practical help to maximise income and addresses issues that include housing, benefits, education and employment.

We are looking for a dynamic, proactive and personable individual to join our team. They must have a positive attitude, attention to detail with a genuine passion for supporting other people and who has ambition for their own continued personal and professional development. They will have excellent communication, interpersonal, problem solving and organisational skills, experience in managing or supervising staff or volunteers and able to work with people at all levels.

We will provide both in-house and external training to ensure all of our team have appropriate skills and knowledge to fulfil their role to the best of their ability.

The Adult Services Manager is responsible for providing a range of services to adults affected by Cystic Fibrosis, including direct support for carers and supervision of volunteer mentors who provide direct support them.

They will work in collaboration with specialist medical personnel to ensure provision of professional and integrated medical and social support services as well as liaising with Social Care Services, Local Authorities and other relevant specialist agencies, as required.

Full driving licence and a car is essential.

For this regulated work the successful candidate will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership which will be paid for by the Trust.

We offer:

Out of pocket expenses

Mileage allowance

Individual staff training budget for in-house and external training

Generous holiday entitlement

5% Workplace pension

We’re looking for a Wellbeing Co-ordinator who will play a vital role in delivering one of our core objectives to improve the wellbeing of our community. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated person with a strong community focus to shape wellbeing activities at The Pyramid, with a high level of autonomy.

We are open to a part-time or full-time role (min 21 hours to max 35 hours per week), to be agreed with the successful candidate. FTE £28,000 - £30,000, depending on experience.

Hours may be worked flexibly to meet the needs of the organisation and the employee, it is expected there will be some evening working and occasional weekend working.

Based at The Pyramid.

A full Job Description can be downloaded below.

Are you looking for a role in which you will help to improve the lives of families in your community and beyond? One that encourages you to share your expertise, build new skills and feel valued by colleagues, clients and the organisation you work for?

We are looking for a part-time Admin/Resource Worker to join our Fife service.

This is an exciting time to join Scottish Huntington’s Association with the launch of Standing Tall: A Strategy For Growth 2023 - 28 to transform the care and support of Huntington’s families.

It follows two years of expansion in specialist teams, increased funding, a rise in media engagement, growth in parliamentary support for our work, and the success of our ground-breaking Dance 100 events.

Providing support to the Huntington’s Disease Specialist team in our Fife Service, the part-time Admin/Resource Worker has a key role to play in the specialist team which provides care management, specialist assessment and regular emotional support to individuals, and their families, throughout Fife. The service works in partnership with, and provides training and education to, local Health and Social Care teams, professionals and voluntary agencies involved in all aspects of Huntington’s disease care.

We invite applications from candidates with administration experience and excellent communication, IT and interpersonal skills. You will be competent in using databases and spreadsheets and have working knowledge of NHS IT applications and audio typing. You will also be able to carry out basic budgetary tasks, manage the HD Specialist team’s diary and take minutes of team meetings.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated and takes great pride in the work they do.

About Scottish Huntington’s Association

People impacted by Huntington’s disease need specialist services to cope with a severe and complex disease, the impact on families and a lack of awareness amongst health and social care providers and the wider public.

Scottish Huntington’s Association is the only charity in the country exclusively dedicated to providing expert and personalised support for those impacted by Huntington’s disease.

Our personalised support reduces unnecessary hospital admissions, supports carers and other family members; lowers household poverty; and alleviates wellbeing risks to children and young people living in Huntington’s families.

We are commissioned by NHS Boards and Health and Social Care Partnerships throughout the country to share our expertise with front line staff and build support for improved services and higher standards of care for every family impacted by this devastating disease.

About Huntington’s disease

Huntington’s disease is caused by an inherited faulty gene that damages the brain over time. People with the disease can eventually lose the ability to walk, talk, eat, drink and care for themselves, requiring specialist support from those who understand the condition.

The disease is genetic, meaning it is passed down from one generation to the next. It therefore impacts entire families over generations rather than individuals alone. Anyone with a parent who has Huntington’s has a 50% risk of inheriting the condition from them.

Around 800 people in Scotland are living with the symptoms of Huntington’s disease right now. A further 3200 are estimated to be at risk of developing Huntington’s disease as a result of inheriting the faulty gene.

What we offer

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Increasing annual leave days to recognise long service (after 5 years)
• Contribution pension scheme
• Regular supervision

We are looking for compassionate, reliable and proactive CLA's to join our 24/7 supported living service. You will be part of a dedicated team providing high‑quality Housing Support and Care at Home to 2 adults who require support to live independently, maintain their home, and lead full and meaningful lives.

You will work within their home providing practical assistance, emotional support, and personal care, and encouraging independence, choice and dignity at all times.

This role is ideal for someone who is committed to supporting individuals with varying needs, including learning and physical disabilities to achieve their goals and live safely in their communities.

What You’ll Do

• Provide person‑centred support based on individual support plans
• Assist with daily living tasks such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and budgeting
• Support individuals to manage and maintain their home
• Provide personal care, medication support, and health‑related tasks (training provided)
• Encourage independence, confidence and life skills development
• Support individuals to access community activities, appointments and social opportunities
• Maintain clear, accurate and confidential records
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external professionals
• Respond to emergencies, including during night shifts and lone‑working situations

What We’re Looking For

• A caring, patient and respectful approach
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Reliability and commitment to providing safe, high‑quality support
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work within a 24/7 shift rota
• Basic IT skills (for digital care recording)
• A willingness to work towards SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (if not already held)
• Driving licence (desirable but not essential for this role)
• Experience is welcome but not essential—full training will be provided. Your values and attitude are what matter most.

Additional Requirements:

• PVG membership (or willingness to join)
• SSSC registration (or ability to register within required timeframe)
• Right to work in the UK

Working with Capability Scotland brings you lots of benefits:

• A generous salary of £23,650.70 FTE (£12.60ph)
• We offer a fully funded SVQ – a qualification which is yours for life.
• 32 days' holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service.
• Free PVG checks throughout your employment.
• Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme.
• Up to 3 x annual salary death in service.
• Perks at Work – shopping discount scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts

At Venture Trust, we are looking for Outdoor Therapists in Fife on a 3-year fixed term basis (April 2026 – March 2029).

Our Outdoor Therapists work with young people aged 10-18 years experiencing complex life circumstances. They provide Outdoor Therapy in the hope to support clients to move forwards in ways that are meaningful for them. They work with clients to explore and reflect through individual therapy, which is offered mostly outdoors in urban greenspaces, and on occasion, online.

Our Outdoor Therapists:

• are counsellors / therapists registered with an appropriate professional body who can work thoughtfully and ethically with a client group that can have complex clinical presentations
• are able to work individually to meet the specific needs of their clients whilst maintaining high professional standards
• have personal or professional experience of outdoor environments and will have the capacity to articulate the reasoning behind working therapeutically in natural environment
• be able to work reflectively and effectively within a team and be committed to working towards the aims of the service and the organisation

Ideal candidates will have:

• experience working with children and young people aged 10-18 years in a supportive or therapeutic role
• have had training and experience of working with complex trauma presentations
• experience or desire to support working in outdoor environments

Please note that we are open to applications from recent graduates who are keen to learn.

For more information on each vacancy, please download the job description below.

In return, we offer a range of benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible and hybrid working, an employee benefits package and a joint contributory pension scheme. We also offer a great working culture that embraces our core values of courage, care, curiosity, collaboration and connection in all we do.

If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for and you want to play an important role in enabling people to achieve lasting change in their lives, we want to hear from you.