MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing counselling for children and young people aged 8-25 years on a one-to-one basis who are survivors of sexual abuse.

Experience of providing counselling for people with complex needs. A working understanding of the needs of children and young people who have experienced or been affected by the trauma of sexual abuse. Specialist training in counselling children and young people. Experience of working collaboratively with other organisations and knowledge of the voluntary sector is essential.

Hear Me is an equal opportunities employer.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a passionate and caring 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.

Help shape the future of one of Edinburgh's most loved community hubs

The Eric Liddell Community is a thriving care charity and community hub based in the heart of Morningside. Every year, we welcome over 80,000 visitors through our doors, provide specialist support for people living with dementia and unpaid carers, host hundreds of community activities, and generate vital income through our café, room hire, office rentals and community facilities.

We're looking for an experienced and proactive Interim Community Hub Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of our Community Hub while helping us prepare for the future.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining operational leadership with practical problem-solving and improvement. You'll oversee our front desk, café and caretaking teams, ensure our building remains safe and welcoming, and help us identify new ways to maximise the impact, sustainability and income-generating potential of our Hub.

About the role

Reporting to the CEO and working as part of the leadership team, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day operation of our busy Community Hub
• Manage front desk, café and caretaking functions
• Oversee health & safety, facilities management and compliance
• Support room hire, office rental and tenant relationships
• Drive operational improvements and strengthen systems and processes
• Help identify opportunities to increase income and improve the use of our building and spaces
• Lead and support a dedicated team of staff and volunteers
• Contribute to the future development and sustainability of The Eric Liddell Community

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys making things happen, building strong relationships and finding practical solutions that improve both customer experience and organisational performance.

About you

You will bring:

• Experience managing building or venue operations within a community, hospitality, charity or public-facing environment
• Strong facilities management and health & safety knowledge
• Experience leading and motivating teams
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Commercial awareness and a focus on value for money
• Experience managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders, customers, tenants, contractors and volunteers
• A positive, collaborative and approachable leadership style

You'll be someone who enjoys improving systems, spotting opportunities and helping people work together effectively.

Why join us?

This is a chance to play a key role in a respected Edinburgh charity at an exciting point in its development.

You'll be joining an organisation with ambitious plans for the future, a strong reputation for care and community impact, and a commitment to creating a place where no one feels lonely or isolated.

Benefits include:

• 30 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays), pro-rata
• Employer matched pension contribution
• Occupational sick pay
• Death in service benefit
• Flexible working arrangements
• TOIL policy
• 40% discount in Café Connect
• Edinburgh Leisure Community Access Card

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.

About St Vincent’s Hospice

For more than 38 years, St Vincent’s Hospice has been at the heart of the Renfrewshire community, providing specialist palliative and end of life care to individuals and families facing life-limiting illness.

Supporting people across Renfrewshire and surrounding areas, the hospice delivers compassionate, person-centred care through a wide range of services including in-patient care, community support, family and bereavement services, counselling, wellbeing support and outreach programmes.

As demand for hospice services continues to grow, we are committed to developing sustainable income streams that will allow us to continue delivering and expanding our vital services free of charge to local families.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the hospice at a pivotal stage in its development.

About the Role

As Trust Fundraising Manager, you will play a central role in securing the funding needed to sustain and grow hospice services for the future.

We are looking for an ambitious, motivated and relationship-focused manager who can build meaningful partnerships with charitable trusts, foundations and statutory funders. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will develop compelling funding proposals, communicate the impact of hospice care through powerful storytelling and steward long-term relationships that deliver sustainable income growth.

This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact within a respected and compassionate local charity, helping ensure that patients and families across our community continue to receive exceptional care and support when it matters most.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a trusts and foundations fundraising plan
• Research and secure new funding opportunities
• Build compelling funding applications and impact reports
• Develop long-term relationships with funders and supporters
• Support income growth across core hospice services and innovation projects
• Maintain accurate CRM records using Raisers Edge (NXT)
• Collaborate across teams to gather case studies, outcomes and service data
• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and GDPR

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Proven experience securing income from trusts, foundations or statutory funders
• A successful track record in writing funding applications and reports
• Excellent written communication and storytelling skills
• Strong relationship-building and stewardship experience
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• A collaborative and proactive approach
• Empathy with the values and mission of hospice care

Experience within the hospice, healthcare or charity sector would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

At St Vincent’s Hospice, you will join a compassionate and supportive organisation where your work will make a direct difference to local families facing some of life’s most difficult moments.

This is an opportunity to be part of a respected charity with ambitious plans for the future, helping secure sustainable funding that will support exceptional care across our communities for years to come.

Home-Start Clackmannanshire is a long standing, dynamic charity, striving to ensure every young child (under 12) has the best possible start in life locally. Raising a family has never been easy; our trained volunteers and staff are there to support families through challenging times.

In Scotland, Home-Starts have over 1,500 volunteers supporting over 3,500 families and 6,500 children each year through compassionate, confidential help to parents/carers when they need us most. The parents/carers we support are often overwhelmed and isolated. They may be struggling with mental health, illness, disability, multiple births, poverty, domestic abuse, separation and/or trauma.

We provide a bespoke support package of 1:1 and group services for families, helping them to cope with the stresses and strains of daily life and encourage them to build the skills, confidence, and strength they need to nurture their children for years to come.

We are looking to welcome a new Family Support Worker to our team to allow us to meet the growing need for our services locally. This is a fixed term contract, with potential of extension dependent upon continued funding.

Purpose of the job

Our Family Support Workers are central to the support services we offer our local families. As a Family Support Worker, you will provide direct support, carrying out work with young children (0-12) and their families, providing them with emotional and practical support within their homes, and the wider community, in order to promote, strengthen, and develop their ability to manage their lives and thrive.

You will also:

• Contribute to the effective day to day operation of the scheme in accordance with the Home-Start Memorandum & Articles of Association, Home-Start, Standards & Methods of Practice, Home-Start Agreement and Quality Assurance Standards.
• Maintain high standards of practice in supporting families within the Home-Start model.
• Ensure equality of opportunity, fairness and diversity in all aspects of the scheme’s work.
• Implement good safeguarding practice in all areas of work.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.

Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What we offer:

Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Long service awards
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
• Inhouse training programmes
• Significant Gym discounts
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union
• £200 refer a friend scheme

And many more!

About the Role:

We’re seeking a vibrant and compelling Trainer to drive the learning and growth of our team on a full time basis. Committed to creating a lively and inclusive learning atmosphere, the Trainer will design and conduct learning programs for our employees, stakeholders, and external experts. Working in close partnership with our Service Delivery team, they will guarantee that the workforce is equipped with the essential skills and capabilities to adapt to the organisation’s changing requirements.

Interviews are expected to take place from our Central Support base in Glasgow, consisting of a Values based interview with panel which shall consist of our Training Department & Human Resources.

In addition, candidates invited for interview will be asked to deliver a short presentation on a topic to be confirmed by our Training Department at the point of interview arrangement. You will have 15 minutes maximum to deliver, and we would encourage you to think about the type of organisation we are, our values and vision in designing your presentation.

Trainer Role Profile

About You:

Drawing on your past experience in delivering training, you should be characterised by creativity, a flair for innovation, and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities. Your enthusiasm and determination will drive you to consistently seek opportunities for enhancing the learning programs provided to our employees. Moreover, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• A qualification in a pertinent social care subject (at least SVQ Level 3).
• Possession of, or a willingness to work towards, a relevant training qualification.
• Previous experience in the care or charity sector.
• Proficiency in scoping, developing, and delivering training materials to a diverse audience.
• Familiarity with the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC).
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a focus on finding practical solutions.

We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Senior Managers you will be able to develop in your career.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.

If successful, you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of your start date. After registration, there is a requirement to be qualified and to maintain professional learning, which we will support you to achieve.

Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What we offer:

Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Long service awards
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
• Inhouse training programmes
• Significant Gym discounts
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union
• £200 refer a friend scheme

And many more!

About the Role:

This position is for our Oban Solas service and involves working 24 hours per week. This role is a nightshift position and operates on a 3 week rota including some weekend work. If you have any questions about the role, please contact recruitment@bluetriangle.org.uk

Housing Assistant Role Profile

About You:

• To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
• Ideally, possess 1 year of experience of working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour which can be from personal, voluntary and/or professional experience.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and the Associations policies and procedures.
• Ability to relate empathetically to people and recognise their right to choice and independence.
• Ability to work flexibly and as a lone worker.
• Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
• Ideally, hold and SVQ level 2 or above and be willing to work towards an SVQ 3.

We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Managers you will be able to develop in your career.

We are looking for a warm, proactive and reliable personal assistant/ support worker to support a young woman with several health and mobility needs to live an active, meaningful life in her community.

About the role:

This role involves supporting her to take part in the activities she enjoys as well as build on her physical fitness. Regular activities include swimming, golf range, bowling and finding the best coffee shops in the area! As her Christian faith is an important part of her life, you would be supporting her to attend church services and midweek activities.

You will provide practical support with her mobility as she uses a wheelchair, as well as supporting her psychologically and emotionally to transition into different parts of the day and keeping her safe.

A two week working pattern is in place:

• Week A: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10am-3pm, Thursday 10am-5pm
• Week B: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10am-3pm, Thursday 5.45pm-9.45pm,Sunday 5.45pm-8.45pm

On occasions this may change, with plenty notice given. The hours can be made flexible, which can be discussed at interview.

A driver is essential for this role to use the client’s own car.

This job has a genuine occupational requirement as per schedule 9 part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, therefore only applications from females are requested. Applicants must have or be willing to get membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) and be willing to share this information with the employer.