Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and young people? Do you have the drive and passion to make a difference?
Fife Women’s Aid are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic Children and Young People’s counsellors to join our Counselling service. The counsellor will provide direct counselling to children and young people who have experience of domestic abuse. This will mainly be delivered face-to-face, with occasional remote working to suit the needs of individual children and young people as required.
Experience / Qualifications
You will have 2 years’ experience in a counselling setting of working with children and young people who have experienced trauma. You will hold a Diploma in Counselling or above and be registered with COSCA, BACP, BAAT or equivalent. You will have excellent communication skills and enhanced knowledge of therapeutic interventions. You will be highly organised team player with skills and ability to work effectively with a range of multi-agency partners.
Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA counselling services. This will be at 6.30pm on Monday 16th November. Please confirm your attendance to info@fifewomensaid.org.uk and we will send you details of the zoom meeting. We hope to see you there.
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Help Shape the Future of Employment Support for Disabled People
Do you believe disabled people should have access to the right support not only to find work, but to thrive, develop and progress in their careers?
At GCIL (Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living), we empower disabled people with the information, skills, and support they need to lead independent lives and participate fully in society.
As a disabled-people led organisation, we value lived experience and pride ourselves on delivering high-quality services that make a real impact in our communities. Communication and connection sit at the heart of everything we do.
We are recruiting for an Employability Project Lead to deliver an innovative new pilot service supporting disabled people to sustain employment, overcome workplace barriers, and progress in their careers.
Developed following GCIL's Voices at Work research, this pioneering project will provide personalised support to disabled people already in employment, helping them navigate challenges around workplace adjustments, progression opportunities, and job retention.
As Project Lead, you will manage the delivery and development of the pilot, provide one-to-one employability support, build relationships with employers and community partners, lead outreach activities, and evaluate the project's impact. This is a unique opportunity to shape a new service that could influence future employability support across Glasgow.
About the Project
This one-year pilot will provide personalised support to disabled people who are already in work and experiencing challenges that may impact their ability to remain in employment or progress within their careers.
As our Project Lead you will:
• Lead and develop the employability pilot project, monitoring progress and outcomes.
• Provide person-centred support to disabled people experiencing workplace challenges.
• Offer advice on workplace issues, reasonable adjustments, Access to Work, and career progression.
• Work with employers and partners to address barriers and support positive employment outcomes.
• Develop referral networks and promote the service through outreach, networking, and engagement activities.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor performance, and contribute to project evaluation and reporting.
• Identify learning, good practice, and recommendations to inform future service development.
About You
We're looking for someone who combines strong project management skills with a genuine commitment to disability inclusion and empowering people to achieve their employment goals.
Essential Experience & Skills
• Previous experience providing person-centred employability advice, guidance, advocacy or casework support.
• Experience managing and delivering projects, pilot programmes or services.
• Strong understanding of the barriers disabled people can face in employment.
• Knowledge of the Social Model of Disability and principles of independent living.
• Experience building effective relationships with employers and external partners.
• Proven success in outreach, networking, service promotion or participant recruitment.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Strong monitoring, evaluation and report-writing skills.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and outcome data.
It would be great if you had:
• Knowledge of co-production approaches.
• Experience of lived-experience-led service design.
• Background in disability employment support, vocational rehabilitation, employer engagement or related sectors.
Why Join GCIL?
This is a unique opportunity to help develop an innovative service that could make a lasting difference to the lives of disabled people across Glasgow.
At GCIL, you'll be joining a disabled-led organisation committed to:
• Independent living
• Equality and inclusion
• Co-production and lived experience
• Social justice and empowerment
• Innovation in service delivery
You'll have the opportunity to shape a new programme from the ground up, influence future employability support and work alongside colleagues who are passionate about creating lasting change.
We are recruiting for a Family Support Worker to join our new Highland Intensive Family Support programme.
This role is about working alongside young people aged 12 to 18 who are at risk of criminal exploitation, or at risk of being accommodated away from their families. Over a focused 12-week period, you will provide practical and emotional support that builds on family strengths, reduces the need for statutory support and helps young people stay safe and connected.
Right There has spent 200 years standing alongside people in Scotland. Last year, we supported almost 4,000 people to stay in their homes and stay connected to the people they love. Now, as part of our new Highland-wide Intensive Family Support Service, we are looking for an Intensive Family Support Worker who can help young people and families feel safer, stronger and more supported.
Your role
As Family Support Worker, you will build trusted relationships with young people, parents, carers, extended family members and the wider support network around them. You will meet families where they are, with no judgement, and work with them to identify goals, understand needs and create positive change.
What you bring
You may already have experience in family support, youth work, social care, education, community services or another role where you have supported children, young people and families through difficult times. What matters most is that you can build relationships, stay calm when circumstances are complex and work in a way that is respectful, practical and hopeful.
You will be qualified, or willing to work towards a relevant professional qualification, such as SVQ 2 Social Services and Healthcare for Children and Young People, HNC or above. If this role excites you but you do not meet every point, we still encourage you to apply.
Our offer
If you are thoughtful, resilient and committed to helping young people and families create lasting change, we would love to hear from you.
About Us
We are a charity that recently celebrated 200 years of standing alongside people in Scotland. Last year we supported almost 4,000 people to stay in their homes and stay connected to the people they love.
SFHA is the voice of Scotland's housing associations and co-operatives, which provide safe, warm and affordable homes for people across the country.
We're looking for a Public Affairs Co-ordinator to join our External Affairs team on a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2027.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build their experience in politics and public affairs while working on some of the biggest issues facing social housing in Scotland.
You'll support our engagement with the Scottish Parliament and UK Parliament, helping us build relationships with MSPs, MPs and their staff, keep on top of political developments and make sure SFHA's policy messages reach the right people at the right time.
You'll work closely with colleagues across policy, public affairs, communications and events. That means you'll see how research and policy positions are turned into political engagement, briefings, events and external communications.
What you'll do
You'll:
• Keep on top of what's happening politically, monitoring the Scottish Parliament, Scottish Government and relevant Westminster activity and flagging opportunities for SFHA to engage.
• Support our relationships with MSPs and MPs, helping arrange meetings and making sure our engagement and stakeholder records are kept up to date.
• Help turn our policy work into political briefings, using existing SFHA evidence and positions to produce clear, accessible material for parliamentary debates, committee inquiries and other opportunities.
• Support our parliamentary work, including our involvement with the Cross Party Group on Housing and other relevant groups.
• Help organise political events and engagement, including parliamentary events, receptions and our activity around Scottish and UK political party conferences.
• Support our work around major political moments, including elections and key parliamentary set pieces.
• Work with colleagues across External Affairs, helping connect our political engagement with policy, communications and events.
• Help keep our External Affairs grid and stakeholder information current, so the team has a clear picture of upcoming priorities and opportunities.
The role has no line management or budget responsibility.
What you'll bring
We're looking for someone who:
• writes and communicates clearly and accurately
• can take existing information and turn it into concise briefings, notes and other content
• can summarise information and identify what matters for a political audience
• can scan published information and pick out what's relevant
• has excellent attention to detail and can maintain accurate records
• is comfortable handling information carefully and confidentially
• is organised and able to manage competing deadlines
• works well with colleagues across different teams
• is comfortable using Microsoft Office
• has a genuine interest in politics, public affairs and public policy, and is keen to learn and develop.
You don't need to arrive knowing everything about housing or Parliament.
Experience can come from lots of places. If you've followed politics closely, written or researched issues, organised meetings or events, worked with stakeholders, volunteered on campaigns or community projects, or kept busy projects on track, we'd be interested in hearing how those skills could transfer to this role.
Why join SFHA?
You'll be joining at an interesting time for housing and politics, with the chance to see first-hand how a national membership organisation makes the case for social housing to politicians and policymakers.
You'll work alongside experienced colleagues across policy, public affairs, communications and events, with opportunities to develop your knowledge and practical public affairs skills.
Benefits include:
• 29 days' annual leave plus 10 public holidays
• hybrid working
• training and development.
Contract
This is a fixed-term, full-time post until 30 June 2027.
Dundee Law Centre is a charitable organisation tackling poverty and preventing homelessness by providing free, accessible, quality legal advice and representation. We are a bespoke service and no other organisation in Dundee offers the same framework of legal support and representation. We assist with disability-related and welfare benefits from application through to appeal, help clients manage debt, and do all we can to help people maintain their tenancies when threatened with homelessness or eviction.
Our clients are vulnerable in a wide range of ways: people living with mental health conditions and disabilities (physical, intellectual, or both), people living below the poverty line, and people requiring rehousing after fleeing domestic violence, coping with medical issues, or experiencing anti-social behaviour. We hold appointments at our Albert Street office and make house calls for clients with mobility issues or who are housebound. We are currently the only service in Dundee providing legal representation at benefit tribunals, and we work closely with other third-sector organisations to refer clients to food banks, cash-for-kids schemes, home starter packs and furniture.
Job Purpose
The Operations Manager is responsible for the operational management of the Law Centre. This includes providing operational and financial guidance and support to key stakeholders so they can make sound business decisions. Develop and maintain relationships with partners and providers to ensure appropriate service levels are agreed and maintained. Collect, collate and analyse information from IT/Accounting systems to support role and that of Principal Solicitors and Board of Trustees. The job holder will be expected to harness a working environment which encourages teamwork, energy and creativity. To achieve this, they should have strong leadership and excellent problem-solving skills along with good communication skills.
This role requires someone with the ability to think on their feet and make effective decisions as required. They, will have excellent organisational and communication skills, ensuring support and development of staff in order for them to reach their full potential, coupled with the diligence and attention to detail required of supporting a diverse organisation. A full understanding of the overall company objectives will be required to ensure that focus is maintained on the areas of activity that deliver the greatest return to the business. Accuracy is key in this role. A polite and professional communication style is required.
The postholder will work closely with the Principal Solicitors, the Chair and Board of Trustees.
At The Advocacy Project, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work and put the people we support at the centre of everything we do. We are an independent advocacy charity providing one-to-one advocacy for adults across Glasgow, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire.
We support people to have their voices heard in decisions about their care, treatment and lives, particularly when they may otherwise find it difficult to be heard. Our work is guided by our values of fairness, independence, inclusion and resilience.
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Delivery Manager to lead our Glasgow team of advocates and ensure our busy, fast-moving service runs effectively. Referrals arrive steadily, often at short notice, and may relate to mental health tribunals, adult support and protection, and other time-critical processes. You will make sure the right advocate reaches the right person at the right time, while maintaining high standards of independent advocacy practice.
What you'll do
What we're looking for
This role would suit someone who remains calm and focused in a busy environment, protects their team’s capacity and is committed to achieving the best outcomes for people who use the service. In return, we offer a generous package of salary, pension, dynamic working, annual leave, CPD, and a wellbeing package.
We are a disability and carer-positive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and a PVG check.
A fantastic opportunity to come and join the Children First team in Scottish Borders
At Children First our ambition is for every child in Scotland to be safe, loved and well with their family. As a charity we offer emotional, practical, and financial support to help families to put children first and campaign to uphold the rights of every child.
We have a long history of working with children, families and partners in the Scottish Borders. Children First along with our partners share a determination to act upon the recommendations from The Independent Care Review and deliver The Promise to children and young people. We are also determined that the full incorporation of the UNCRC means that children will have their rights respected in all areas of their lives and will have a real say in the way they are supported.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our specialist Domestic Abuse team, delivering evidence-informed, trauma-responsive support to children, young people and families affected by domestic abuse. The postholder will build trusted relationships that promote safety, recovery and resilience, undertaking risk assessment, safety planning and tailored interventions that respond to the unique needs of each family. Working collaboratively with statutory and third-sector partners, they will contribute to high-quality service delivery, strengthen protective networks and ensure children's experiences remain central to decision-making. The role also involves evidencing impact and outcomes, supporting continuous improvement and the development of effective responses to domestic abuse across our local community.
If you have a professional qualification in a relevant area such as Social Work, Health, Teaching, Child Care/Social Care, accredited counselling/therapeutic qualification, IDAA training/qualification or other relevant qualification at SCQF level 9 or higher then we want to hear from you.
What kind of people are we looking for?
What kind of team member will you be?
Knowing our ambition for children, you will be someone who is:
Above all else, the most important thing to us is that you are someone who will do the right thing for children and their families at every turn.
At Children First, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects communities across Scotland. Guided by our values, With Love, With Purpose, With Strength, we strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive. We actively work to remove barriers to inclusion and promote equity in all aspects of our work. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those from marginalised communities, and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and supportive recruitment process.
Base
Your base will be shared between our office in Selkirk as well as venues within the local community. You will work on an outreach basis to connect with children and families in communities across Scottish Borders. A driving licence and access to a car is essential.
Salary, Conditions, Pension
We will offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (40 days inclusive of 9 public holidays). We have additional benefits such as a cash back health plan, cycle to work scheme, and option to join a Credit Union.
Benefits:
At Action for Children, we offer more than just a job. Join us and you’ll be part of a team dedicated to giving children safe and happy childhoods. See how your skills can make a real difference, helping solve the problems children and young people face every day.
A bit about the role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join within a brand-new delivery team within our employability service. We manage and deliver a range of programmes designed to help young people thrive in adult life – including support into the world of work. You will be part of an exciting new team developing co-beneficial relationships with a wide range of employers, local authorities, and other agencies.
Some key responsibilities of a Progression and Outcomes Coordinator include:
Let's talk about you
Why Action for Children?
Every child should have a loving home, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with life’s challenges. But too many children don’t. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience, you’ll help us change that where it really matters.
We've been driven by love to take action for children for over 150 years, giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lot’s changed since 1869. But what children really need, hasn’t. So as long as children need us, we’ll be here.
Will you join us?
Benefits:
At Action for Children, we offer more than just a job. Join us and you’ll be part of a team dedicated to giving children safe and happy childhoods. See how your skills can make a real difference, helping solve the problems children and young people face every day.
A bit about the role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join within a brand-new delivery team within our employability service. As an Employment Facilitator in South Lanarkshire or South / East Ayrshire, you’ll be part of a supportive team delivering high‑quality employability support to young people. Your role is hands‑on, varied and deeply rewarding. You’ll work one‑to‑one with young people to understand their strengths, barriers and aspirations, helping them build confidence and take practical steps towards employment.
You’ll design and deliver tailored employability sessions taking into consideration personal development and essential skills. A key part of your role will be creating outcome‑focused action plans, reviewing progress regularly, and providing warm, consistent support to help young people stay motivated and on track throughout their time with us.
Working closely with colleagues, funding partners and employers, you’ll help young people achieve and sustain a work placement and help them explore opportunities in the labour market thereafter, including helping them apply for opportunities, prepare for interviews and develop the skills they need to thrive. You’ll also support them to overcome challenges that may be holding them back, ensuring they feel heard, supported and empowered throughout their journey.
About the Service
Our Employability Service supports young people aged 16–24 across the central belt who are facing barriers to making positive choices about their future. Many of the young people we work with may be struggling to enter the labour market, or may need extra support to feel confident about their next steps. We provide a welcoming, youth‑centred environment where they can explore opportunities, build essential skills, and develop a sense of direction.
Through personalised programmes, practical activities and strong partnerships, we help young people strengthen their motivation, resilience and readiness for the world of work.
At the heart of our work is a commitment to improving life chances. We empower young people to recognise their strengths, overcome challenges, and take meaningful steps toward long‑term success.
What you do could make a difference
Some key responsibilities of an Employment Facilitator are;
Let’s talk about you
We’re open to people joining us from a variety of backgrounds, whether you’re stepping into your first role after gaining a recent qualification or looking to build on experience in youth work, employability or a related field. What matters most is your ability to engage young people, understand their challenges, and support them to move forward with confidence.
Why Action for Children?
Every child should have a loving home, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with life’s challenges. But too many children don’t. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience, you’ll help us change that where it really matters.
We've been driven by love to take action for children for over 150 years, giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lot’s changed since 1869. But what children really need, hasn’t. So as long as children need us, we’ll be here.
Will you join us?
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.
Your new opportunity
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.
This is a Temporary role for 12-months, this role may be extended subject to funding.
37 hours per week
£28,167 per annum
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with possible evening and weekend work.
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
What you’ll get