A fantastic opportunity to come and join the Children First team in North Ayrshire

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Family Wellbeing Service in North Ayrshire and an innovative partnership between Children First and CORRA Foundation, working alongside families, building strong relationships, taking an approach that is restorative, relational and trauma informed striving to achieving positive outcomes for families. This service is funded by the Scottish Government and is delivered over a period of 5 years.

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. If you share this determination, we would love to hear from you.

Our project builds on the voices of the recovery community and our extensive experience in supporting children and families impacted by substance use. We will do this through early help providing community-based whole family support that can be accessed easily in a non-stigmatising way and more acute support for whole families through pathways related to our integrated drug and alcohol recovery service e.g. residential rehabilitation and/ or inpatient detox and rehabilitation.

Our project seeks to:

Ensure children, families and communities affected by substance use in North Ayrshire access early help to prevent crisis and to support the whole family to recover from the impact of substance use.

Reduce the number of people who develop problem drug use.

Promote a whole system’s approach personalised to the specific needs of families impacted by substance use, ensuring that individual’s most at risk, have access to specialist support that aids their recovery.

What kind of people are we looking for?

• have experience of keeping children safe in their own families
• are fiercely passionate about children’s rights
• thinks it’s a privilege to work with and on behalf of children and families and,
• are kind and will bring their whole selves to the job: heart and mind

What kind of Family Wellbeing team member will you be?

Knowing our ambition for children, you will be someone who is:

• resilient, skilled and knowledgeable who wants to transform children’s lives
• determined to support children to stay safely with their own family
• big hearted and courageous
• able to build strong relationships and to manage the tricky conversations
• is compassionate and understanding of trauma
• a cool head and clear minded at times of pressure
• inspiring colleagues and teams to be even better
• an amazing ambassador for children and Children First

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.

Base

You will be based in Irvine, Bourtreehill within our Children First North Ayrshire space and will travel to connect with other parts of the organisation and North Ayrshire HSCP. You will work on an outreach basis to connect with children and families in communities across North Ayrshire.

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.

Further Information

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.

A fantastic opportunity to come and join the Children First team in East Ayrshire

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 two exciting opportunities to be part of either our innovative Restorative Family Group Decision Making Service, or our East Ayrshire Family Wellbeing Service.

Position one: Project Worker - Family Group Decision Making

The team and model of relational and restorative approaches, including Family Group Decision Making, will play a pivotal role in the delivery and development of the service, ensuring high quality relationships with children and families and working alongside our partners to evidence impact. We are therefore looking to recruit a dynamic, experienced individual who can help drive the successful development and growth of this new and innovative partnership.

Previous experience in the delivery of Family Group Decision Making is not essential but you must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and values of the approach. You must also show a commitment to complete accredited training, which will be provided.

This is a part-time position of 28 hours per week.

Position two: Project Worker – Family Wellbeing

In this role you will be working alongside families of school aged children who are experiencing mental and emotional distress and subsequently struggling in school, in the community or at home.

At Children First we work with the whole family, and we see our relationships as the key to our approach in improving wellbeing. We offer families space and time to tell their stories, make sense of their difficulties and help them to find their solutions.

You will have a sound knowledge of the impact of trauma and adversity on parenting and on children’s development, and to promote children’s safety and wellbeing, will meet families at times and places that most suits their needs. This post requires flexibility, which mean daytime, evening and weekend work, in order to offer appropriate level of support to individual families and deliver community events.

This position is full-time 35 hours per week.

What kind of people are we looking for?

If you have experience of working within child protection processes, are committed to restorative approaches, meaningfully involving children and families, and have a professional qualification in a relevant area such as Social Work, Teaching or equivalent in Childcare/Social Care or related area, accredited counselling qualification, or other relevant qualification at SCQF level 9 or higher then we want to hear from you.

Children First along with 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. If you share this determination, we would love to hear from you.

Additionally, you:

• will have experience of keeping children safe in their own families
• are fiercely passionate about children’s rights
• think it’s a privilege to work with and on behalf of children and families and,
• are kind and will bring their whole selves to the job: heart and mind

What kind of team member will you be?

Knowing our ambition for children, you will be someone who is:

• resilient, skilled and knowledgeable who wants to transform children’s lives
• determined to support children to stay safely with their own family
• big hearted and courageous
• able to build strong relationships and to manage the tricky conversations
• is compassionate and understanding of trauma
• a cool head and clear minded at times of pressure
• inspiring colleagues and teams to be even better
• an amazing ambassador for children and Children First

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.

Base

You will be based in East Ayrshire with our partners in the HSCP and will travel to connect with other parts of the organisation. You will work on an outreach basis to connect with children and families in communities across East Ayrshire which will require some evening and weekend working.

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.+

The STAR Centre is seeking a Service Manager to lead and develop our team who provide survivors of sexual violence with support and advocacy, as well as providing prevention support to young people helping them to challenge inappropriate attitudes.

The successful candidate will have an understanding and appreciation of the feminist analysis

of violence against women and girls. Along with a proven track record of working at senior management level.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual who has the passion, skills, and vision to help the organisation grow and plan.

If you’re committed to challenging inequality and working to eradicate violence against women and girls within a feminist organisation then we would welcome your application.

Company Description

Action Against Stalking is a charity organisation that provides free professional confidential independent support advocacy for individuals who are experiencing stalking. Founded by Dr. Ann Moulds CBE, AAS shares knowledge and expertise with justice agencies, provides training and CPD to professionals, and influences policy and practice nationally and internationally. See our website actionagainststalking.org for information.

Role Description

This is a non-renumerated Board of Trustees role at Action Against Stalking. The Trustees are responsible for the overall governance, strategic direction, and financial oversight of the charity. The role involves attending board meetings, participating in committee work, contributing to the development and implementation of strategic plans, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. alongside the chair, CEO and appointed trustees. This is a hybrid role, ideally based in and around Ayrshire, Glasgow, the Lothians and Lanarkshire. Remote work is the norm, with a requirement to attend at least two board meetings per annum, along with the AGM in person

We are seeking individuals with a passion for supporting our charity with our primary focus on victim rights and victim support. We hold relationships with agencies and support partners across Scotland, and the wider national and international communities.

You may have a background in social care, policing, or previous experience with championing the rights of victims. You could be a HR specialist, or a communications expert. We are seeking committed individuals from wide and varied backgrounds to join us.

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, heritage, culture, religious beliefs, colour, race, sexual orientation, and gender.

We welcome you with or without physical challenges, if you are neurodivergent or anything else that celebrates your uniqueness.

If you have the skills, and you think you’ve got what it takes, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance and strategic leadership
• Appreciation and understanding of the issues surrounding stalking
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively, as a team player and make collective decisions
• Financial literacy and experience in financial oversight
• Experience at a senior level with committees and board representation
• Commitment to the mission and values of Action Against Stalking
• Availability to attend board meetings and engage in committee work

At UWS Students’ Union, we’re here to make student life better. That means being student-led, supporting campaigns that matter, and making sure students feel heard, included and represented.

We’re looking for a Communications & Digital Coordinator (Maternity Cover) to join our team at a time of exciting change. We’re transforming how students get involved in shaping their Union, and this role will play a big part in helping us tell that story.

This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. You’ll be responsible for managing our digital channels and making sure our communications are clear, engaging and student focused. From promoting officer campaigns and supporting elections, to creating social media content and keeping the website up to date, your work will help connect students with the Union and each other.

You’ll also:

• Design digital and print materials that promote our services, events and campaigns.
• Support student reps and societies with their own publicity and visibility.
• Help shape messaging around our key democratic changes, including how students engage with decision-making.
• Track performance and trends using analytics, and suggest ways we can improve our digital engagement.

You’ll be part of a small, friendly and ambitious team that’s open to new ideas and committed to equity and inclusion. We’re proud to represent a diverse student population across five campuses – including Scotland’s leading widening participation university – so we’re especially keen to hear from people who understand how inclusive communications can break down barriers.

If you're creative, organised, and want to use your skills to help students thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Are you an experienced debt advisor – we want to hear from you! …

This is an exciting opportunity to work within our East Ayrshire Team as part of our Financial Wellbeing advice delivery and supporting our additional services across the charity.

Our Financial Wellbeing service works alongside families to address the challenges and risks which may have led to vulnerability, promote connection to their local communities, and improve financial stability and resilience. Our aim is to support communities to become more resilient and a place where children feel safe, valued, understood and supported.

The Financial wellbeing advisor will work across East Ayrshire offering support, community connection, and expert benefit, energy and debt advice. This will enable families to resolve debt and money problems, become more financially resilient and break the cycle of poverty.

A priority for the financial wellbeing advisor will be to increase the capacity of our current service to provide Type I and II Financial wellbeing in one of the most deprived areas in Scotland.

You will work as part of our National Financial wellbeing team offering remote advice to families across Scotland by telephone or webchat. You will support families within their homes, deliver workshops within the community and in schools, and offer drop-in sessions within the community.

If you have experience of delivering money, and debt advice, understand the impact trauma and adversity can have on children and families, and believe that you can apply this to your practice, we want to hear from you.

This is a full time, 35 hours post funded until the 31 March 2026 with the intention to explore funding options beyond this date. Hours to be worked flexibly to suit the needs of families, including evenings and weekends as required.

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

You will be based within our Mauchline Office in East Ayrshire.

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.

We are looking to recruit Sessional Adult Counsellors who are enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals who can provide confidential Counselling services for adults who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health.

You must hold a recognised diploma in Counselling, be registered with BACP/COSCA/NCPS and have and or be working towards accreditation (as an individual) and have experience of working with adults in a therapeutic way. You will be a reflective practitioner with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people who are experiencing a difficulty with their mental health. You will be required to deliver counselling predominantly face to face, as well as telephone and online platforms, maintain confidential records, provide regular statistical reports and contribute to the development and evaluation of this project.

We Offer

A host of soft benefits including an extensive training and development programme, access to 24hr online GP service, occupational sick pay, staff counselling service, day one death in service insurance, cycle to work scheme, eligibility for blue light cards, ‘Join the Team’ refer a friend & receive £200, and competitive annual leave allowance that increases with length of service.

(benefits may change over time but are an accurate representation at the time of this job advert)

For further information on this post or an informal discussion, please contact Fiona McCrae, Grants Project Manager on 0141 847 8900

Have you lived experience of your own alcohol and/or drug use?

Are you qualified to SVQ Level 3 in Social Services & Health Care or equivalent?

Do you have some experience of supporting individuals in recovery or those affected by a loved one’s alcohol and/or drug use?

Are you able to build positive relationships using a compassionate, non-judgemental, person-centred approach with the ability to inspire & motivate others?

Can you work occasionally in the evening / weekends?

Do you have IT skills and a full UK driving licence & access to a car?

If YES, then this might be the role for you!

We are looking for a Peer Recovery Worker to provide intensive, flexible support and assertive outreach for individuals who are experiencing difficulties in relation to their alcohol and/or drug use and who may have complex vulnerabilities or be at risk of an alcohol or drug related death.

This post funded by South Ayrshire ADP is based within the multi-disciplinary C4C team working alongside staff from We Are With You & NHS START.

The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to lead and deliver a newly funded community transport project aimed at transforming Coalfield Community Transport’s Day Hopper programme. The project is designed to improve access and mobility for beneficiaries living with disabilities and limited mobility. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the successful implementation of the project, establishing and managing a beneficiary focus group to ensure services are shaped by those who use them, and working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to achieve the project’s outcomes and long-term impact.

About us

Break The Silence make a profound and positive difference in the lives of those affected by childhood sexual trauma, their partners and family members. We support all genders, age 13+ across East and North Ayrshire. Operating since 2004, Break the Silence is a registered charity in Scotland (SCO36263), a company limited by guarantee (SC341157) and strives to be a centre of excellence for clients and stakeholders. We hold British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy service accreditation and won Ayrshire Chamber’s prestigious Business Excellence Award, 2004.

We offer a professional counselling service, working collaboratively at the client’s pace, facilitating positive change through healing to challenge the effects of sexual trauma and to assist post-traumatic growth; provide psychoeducational support for partners and family members; and explore opportunities to influence, promoting early intervention and prevention and representing the collective voice of those affected by sexual trauma to educate and inform, reducing inequalities by improving education and understanding of trauma in our communities.

Applicants

We celebrate diversity, recognising and valuing different perspectives, experiences, opinions and thoughts which a new board member can bring. We welcome applicants that reflect the community we serve.

The role may appeal to someone wishing to volunteer as a trustee for the first time, or to an experienced trustee seeking a new challenge. We are especially keen to hear from candidates with experience in marketing/communications, digital skills, human resources and general business knowledge.

The board meet quarterly on-line and a full induction will be provided including training in trauma, safeguarding and governance. As a third sector trustee appointment, the post is unremunerated.

A PVG is required for this post as it is considered a regulated role.