Top job! Chief Executive Officer (Glasgow Advice Partnership)
- Full time
- Circa £70,000
- Remote: Predominantly home-based, with opportunity to work in Glasgow based office
- Closing 20th July 2026
GCVS Recruitment Service is pleased to be recruiting on behalf of the newly established Glasgow Advice Partnership (GAP) for an exceptional Chief Executive Officer.
The Glasgow Advice Partnership (GAP) is a newly established, independent charity formed by 16 advice and information agencies in collaboration with Glasgow City Council.
GAP has been created to prevent and relieve poverty—including child poverty—and promote equality and diversity across Glasgow. Central to this mission is the development of early intervention and prevention strategies, alongside strengthening collaboration across the advice sector.
By bringing together key local and strategic partners, GAP seeks to build a more inclusive city, ensuring individuals and families have access to the financial support and guidance they need to thrive.
A Unique Leadership Opportunity
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape and lead a new organisation from its inception, making a lasting impact on financial inclusion across Glasgow.
We are seeking a visionary and collaborative Chief Executive Officer to drive the organisation forward, champion the advice sector, and build strong partnerships that deliver meaningful change for communities.
About the Role
As CEO, you will provide strategic leadership and operational direction, working closely with the Board of Trustees and our Advice partners to establish GAP as a high-impact organisation.
This is a dynamic role that will evolve alongside the organisation, requiring ambition, adaptability, and a strong commitment to tackling poverty inequality.
About you
We are looking for a leader who brings:
- A strong strategic vision and commitment to tackling poverty and inequality
- Proven experience in senior leadership, ideally within the charity, public, or advice sectors
- A track record of building effective partnerships and collaborations
- Experience of financial management and track record of securing funding and ensuring compliance with funders conditions
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- A passion for driving social change and improving lives
Above all, you will have the drive, ambition, and values to help create a future-ready advice system that ensures fairness and opportunity for all.
Top job! CRM Project Manager (Microsoft Dynamics 365)
- Full time
- £47,266 – £62,420
- On site: Glasgow/Edinburgh
- Closing 13th July 2026
Victim Support Scotland – Empowering People Affected by Crime
Who We Are
Victim Support Scotland (VSS) provides support and information to people affected by crime and campaigns for victim and witness rights. Regardless of whether a crime has been reported, or when it happened, our services are free, confidential, and tailored to individuals’ needs.
Our vision is that people affected by crime – victims, witnesses, and their families – are treated with dignity and respect and are at the heart of the justice in Scotland. We put victims and witnesses at the heart of everything we do so they are heard, have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed and that we are an effective organisation, that makes a lasting difference. Our mission at Victim Support Scotland is to ensure that those affected by crime receive high quality support that will help them recover from their experiences. We aim to do this by adhering to our own organisational values.
- Victims Are at the Heart of Everything We Do
- We Care
- We Work with Intent
- We Are Ambitious
- We Persevere
Everything we do is driven by our dedication to supporting and empowering victims and witnesses, so they have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed. We are an effective organisation that makes a lasting difference to the people we support, and these values are reflected in the behaviours expected of all staff and volunteers.
VSS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all of our service users and has a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG scheme checks in place to ensure this commitment is met.
What is the role?
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a CRM Project Manager on a fixed-term contract basis for 9-18 months, working in our Glasgow and Edinburgh offices. This is a high impact role at the centre of a major transformation programme that will shape how we support people affected by crime across Scotland.
Working week will be between the following days and hours: Mon-Fri (4 days per week, flexibility considered) 9am - 5pm.
Salary band: £47,266- £62,420 (pro-rata). Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to review - in line with VSS progression arrangements. A higher salary placing will only be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.
Primary location: Glasgow & Edinburgh Offices. You will be expected to cover throughout other Localities/Offices.
This is a critical, specialist role combining project management , business analysis and solution design leadership. It is central to ensuring the organisation avoids previous system design challenges and delivers a CRM platform that genuinely supports front-line service delivery.
You will be reporting directly to the Director of Corporate Services and will be accountable to the CRM Review panel, comprising of:
- Board Trustees
- Director of Corporate Services
- Director of Service Delivery
- Head of Service (National Programmes)
- Head of Digital & IT
- Head of Research & Data Insight
As CRM Project manager you will be responsible for:
- Understanding how VSS services operate in practice
- Translating complex operational processes into structured system requirements
- Leading procurement and supplier selection
- Managing and constructively challenging the implementation partner
- Ensuring the selected solution aligns with VSS’s service delivery model
The role requires hands-on ownership of discovery, process mapping, and requirements definition.
Key Accountabilities:
Discovery, Process Mapping & Solution Design
- Lead detailed current-state and future-state process mapping across VSS services
- Engage staff and volunteers to identify needs, gaps, and opportunities
- Translate business processes into structured functional and technical specifications
- Define workflows, data structures, integrations, and reporting requirements
- Ensure alignment with data protection, accessibility, and cyber security standards
- Identify and articulate non-standard requirements early, particularly where D365 may require configuration or workaround solutions
Business Analysis & Requirements Translation
- Act as the lead business analyst for the programme
- Produce high-quality documentation suitable for system configuration
- Validate requirements with stakeholders and ensure shared understanding
- Maintain traceability from business need through to system design
Procurement, Tendering & Commissioning
- Develop and deliver the procurement strategy (partner and, if required, platform)
- Prepare tender documentation, evaluation frameworks, and scoring criteria
- Lead a transparent, compliant end-to-end procurement process
- Coordinate internal evaluation panels and support decision-making
- Lead supplier appointment and support contract negotiation
Implementation Partner Management & Challenge
- Act as the primary interface between VSS and the CRM implementation partner
- Ensure delivery against agreed milestones, quality standards, and budget
- Critically review and challenge supplier designs and assumptions
- Ensure system configuration reflects VSS operating model (not vice versa)
- Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change control processes
Project Delivery, Governance & Reporting
- Establish and maintain robust project governance structures
- Maintain core project artefacts (plans, RAID logs, decision logs, dashboards)
- Report regularly to the CRM Review Panel
- Manage dependencies with wider organisational programmes
- Maintain pace and focus in a high-demand delivery environment
Stakeholder Engagement & Change Readiness
- Facilitate workshops, consultations, and design sessions
- Ensure strong engagement across operational and support teams
- Support organisational readiness for system adoption
- Maintain clear, consistent internal communication
Quality Assurance & Implementation Oversight
- Ensure all deliverables meet agreed specifications and standards
- Oversee testing processes (UAT, data migration validation, system assurance)
- Work closely with Digital & IT to ensure technical compliance
- Provide oversight of licensing implications and cost drivers (D365)
You will bring experience from a similar role and a commitment to your own professional development. As a confident and supportive leader, you will know how to motivate others, build trust, and drive performance. You’re comfortable working with data gathering, analysing, and presenting insights that help shape decisions. You believe in fairness and inclusion with the confidence to challenge discrimination, bias, or stereotyping when you see it.
If you are looking for a role with a purpose, where you can really make a difference, we want to hear from you!
What we offer
- Holiday - When you work for Victim Support Scotland, your wellbeing is important to us. We offer an enhanced annual leave package of 39 days (pro-rata) holiday. 42 days (pro-rata) from Grade 6 and above.
- Pension - Save for the further and join the Standard Life Pension. Your future self will thank you. Our generous employer contribution will help you plan for the future.
- Support - Sometimes we all need support and a listening ear. Our free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme can support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. We also offer enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to a credit union.
- Discounts- You will have access to our free health cash plan which includes cover for you and your family across a range of benefits, which include, dental cover, access to a virtual GP, counselling, legal support and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail and much more.
- Flexibility and development - We are proud of our flexible and inclusive work policies, which help you balance work and life. Supporting employee development is important to us, we offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities.
Top job! Solicitor
- Full time
- £45,426 – £54,166
- On site: Edinburgh with travel across Scotland and occasionally internationally
- Closing 12th July 2026
About the role
Incorporation of the UNCRC into Scots law places the Commissioner at the leading edge of child rights strategic litigation. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to use your legal skills to work on cases that will shape the development of Scots law and drive real systemic improvements in children’s lives.
This pivotal role helps promote and safeguard children’s rights in accordance with the duties of the office as set out in the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2003. Reporting to the Head of Legal, our Solicitors are responsible for the lawful and effective discharge of the Commissioner’s powers and duties.
As a key member of staff, your principal role will be to exercise the Commissioner’s new strategic litigation power brought in by the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024.
We have already begun using those powers to deliver real impact on issues such as restrain in mental health settings, best interests in eviction actions, access to justice in the tribunal system, and children’s rights in criminal law proceedings.
The Commissioner is uniquely placed to play a leading role, taking the cases no one else can. You will join us as we seek to take the next step, using our litigation powers creatively and strategically to address children’s rights issues across a range of areas of law,
Working as part of the Legal Team, you will be responsible for ensuring the office achieves maximum strategic impact by undertaking swift and robust, human rights analysis of cases and issues, providing advice, drafting submissions, instructing agents and counsel, and directly legally representing the Commissioner where appropriate. Where required by the Commissioner or Head of Legal, you will also provide advice on, and exercise the Commissioner’s other statutory functions, including the investigation powers.
Alongside developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, you will be expected to work directly with children and young people to gain their views and understanding on various complex rights issues, this includes working with our Young Advisers Group.
We’re looking for someone with significant experience of successfully undertaking litigation in a fast-paced environment, and who evidences a commitment to rights-based practice, collaborative working and the highest professional and ethical standards.
Proposals for secondments (a minimum of two years) are very welcome and will be considered on their merits.
Overview of the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland
In 2003 the Scottish Parliament wanted to “make a real difference by creating an independent, high profile and influential post” of Children and Young People’s Commissioner with a responsibility to promote and safeguard the rights of everyone under 18 in Scotland or up to 21 if the young person is in care or has care experience.
Children and young people don’t have the same economic or political power as adults.
Adult systems aren’t designed around children’s needs and when things go wrong it’s much harder for them to get justice. They need a champion who is an independent person able to challenge those in power.
The role of Commissioner must do that, whilst bringing together different parts of the political and institutional systems and society in the best interests of the child. As well as being a champion for rights, a key part of the job is to work with people who make decisions that affect children and young people’s lives so that they deliver on their promises – for example within education, healthcare, housing and justice.
Decision makers must understand their rights obligations and include and listen effectively to children and young people in order to do their jobs properly.
Overview of the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland
In 2003 the Scottish Parliament wanted to “make a real difference by creating an independent, high profile and influential post” of Children and Young People’s Commissioner with a responsibility to promote and safeguard the rights of everyone under 18 in Scotland or up to 21 if the young person is in care or has care experience.
Children and young people don’t have the same economic or political power as adults.
Adult systems aren’t designed around children’s needs and when things go wrong it’s much harder for them to get justice. They need a champion who is an independent person able to challenge those in power.
The role of Commissioner must do that, whilst bringing together different parts of the political and institutional systems and society in the best interests of the child. As well as being a champion for rights, a key part of the job is to work with people who make decisions that affect children and young people’s lives so that they deliver on their promises – for example within education, healthcare, housing and justice.
Decision makers must understand their rights obligations and include and listen effectively to children and young people in order to do their jobs properly.
Who we are
The Commissioner for Children and Young People Scotland is an independent statutory public body. The office has a current budget of £1.76 million and a multidisciplinary team of 18 staff based in an office in Edinburgh but working across Scotland. We promote and safeguard the human rights of everyone in Scotland up to 18 or up to 21 years old if the young person has care experience. Scotland’s children and young people have told us that they need fierce champions for their human rights: people who share our values of bravery, independence, leadership, participation, and respect.
You’d be joining the Commissioner and their hard-working, multidisciplinary and committed team, striving to influence and drive progressive law, policy and practice with children’s human rights. We do this by:
- Raising awareness and understanding of children’s human rights.
- Reviewing law, policy and practice relating to children’s human rights
- Promoting best practice by service providers
- Promoting, commissioning, undertaking and publishing research to promote better implementation of children’s human rights
In doing this, the Commissioner must have regard to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and act in a way that encourages equal opportunities.
We must also encourage the involvement of children and young people in the work of the office and consult relevant organisations working with, and for children and young people, placing a particular emphasis on those who are less likely to be included or listened to, and those whose rights are most at risk.
Why join us?
You’ll be valued as an essential part of a busy team, working every day to make an impact in children and young people’s lives in Scotland.
You’ll also get the chance to work directly with children and young people.
We are a vibrant, multidisciplinary team who pride ourselves on living our values of bravery, respect, participation, independence and leadership. Our work sits at the forefront of children’s rights in Scotland.
Our fantastic, purpose designed office allows us to work flexibly and welcome children from across Scotland. We believe that The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland is an amazing place to work.
Not only do we believe we have a friendly and ambitious team which sets us apart and ensures that the work we do is of value to Scotland, we also provide all our employees with a very generous benefits package, rewarding them for the work they do, and ensuring that work-life balance and wellbeing is top priority.
Our employee benefits package includes:
• Competitive Salary
• Access to the Civil Service Alpha Pension Scheme with generous employer pension contribution of 28.97%
• 30 days annual leave plus 11.5 observed public holidays
• Flexible working policies
• Enhanced wellbeing initiatives including our Healthy Living Allowance and access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering shopping discounts, advice and counselling services.
The key strategic issues impacting on this post will be:
- Relevant domestic law including the Commissioner for Children and Young people (Scotland) Act 2003, the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 and the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024
- International human rights instruments
- Developments in domestic and international human rights case law
- The Office’s Strategic Plan 2024-28
Specialist Recovery Worker - Naloxone Coordinator
- Full time
- £28,325
- On site: Leven
- Closing 7th July 2026
Join our team as a Specialist Recovery Worker in Fife.
Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change people’s lives? Our team in Fife is looking for a Specialist Recovery Worker (Naloxone Coordinator) to join them in providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are enthusiastic, creative and passionate about helping others, we’d love to hear from you.
As a Specialist Recovery Worker, we offer a starting salary of £28,325 per annum. The salary for this role is on an incremental scale and will rise each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, to £32,960 per annum. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk.
This is a full time, fixed term contract until August 2027.
Please refer to the linked job description to support your application.
The closing date for this role is 9th July 2026; however, please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. All applicants should submit a CV and a covering letter on why you would like to be considered for this role.
Job Description
In our Fife service the Specialist Recovery Worker plays a vital role in supporting clients, providing information and advice in relation to reducing drug and alcohol related harm, including promoting safer drug use practices; working with individuals most at risk.
In this role you will deliver high quality training to our client base, partner agencies and other professionals on harm reduction and usage of Naloxone. The role will involve building strong relationships with local organisations, community groups and statutory services. You will help raise the profile and reputation of the service and work as part of the wider team delivering a strong message of harm reduction across the area.
This is a frontline role at WithYou, where you will provide continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, key work responsibilities, and intervention delivery. You will connect quickly with clients and partner agencies, ensuring they’re always treated with respect and dignity.
As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. WithYou is all about working with our clients to find the right path for them to get to where they want to be, and you will be joining an amazing team of people who go the extra mile to make that happen. Working within one of our services is always busy, sometimes challenging, but always rewarding.
Company Benefits
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
- Auto-enrollment into We Are With You’s pension scheme
- Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
- Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
- We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
Essential Skills
We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. You will be highly organised, have excellent communication skills, and be able to manage your time effectively. You will work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure a high-quality service is maintained. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do and has a positive and engaging approach to our clients and key stakeholders.
To be successful in this role you will:
- SVQ level 3 or 4, or equivalent HNC/HNC degree level in social care or a relevant field
- have experience of working in a health, social care, or related setting
- experience of responsibility for supporting others and their learning
- experience of being involved with or leading on service development
- have knowledge and understanding of delivering evidence-based interventions
- have experience of delivering group work and training, specifically in outreach and community settings
- have knowledge of health and safety, including assessing clients in high-risk situations
- have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike
- be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise your work
- be comfortable using IT and digital media
- able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion and be happy to support other With You locations when needed
Community Connector – Long term conditions
- Full time or Part time
- £27,500 – £29,000
- On site: Community based across North Lanarkshire
- Closing 6th July 2026
Our Improving lives Initiative is an established model of community connectors for people living with long term conditions. You will join a team of Community Connectors to deliver a person-centred community support service for adults living with long term conditions, disabilities.
The role offers practical help, empowerment and early intervention support. It also plays a key part in improving mental wellbeing, reducing isolation, supporting smooth discharges from hospital, and linking individuals to sustainable long term community supports.
Skills and qualities
- Commitment to co production and amplifying lived experience in service design.
- Ability to build trust and work collaboratively with individuals, families, and partner agencies.
- Awareness of inclusive communication methods and accessibility needs.
- Confidence in gathering feedback and contributing to continuous improvement across NLDF’s Independent Living Initiative.
Welfare Rights Advice and Money Adviser
- Part time
- £28,795 – £30,523 pro-rata
- Hybrid: West Lothian
- Closing 6th July 2026
Make a positive difference to the lives of people, including those with disabilities and support needs. The Action Group’s Advice Service seeks an Adviser to join its accredited Advice Services. In this role, you will maximise people’s income through providing expert benefits advice, support, and representation for people who are tenants of Almond Housing Association. You need to be warm and approachable, have excellent verbal, written and organisational skills and an eye for detail. In return, you will join a supportive and highly professional team of advisers and undertake rewarding work. A good understanding of welfare benefits, or experience of working with people with support needs, is highly desirable .Applicants will be digitally competent. They will show a good understanding of equality and diversity issues and a commitment to support people from marginalised groups.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
Women’s Support and Advocacy Worker with MARAC
- Full time
- £28,360 – £31,655
- On site: Fife
- Closing 17th July 2026
Fife Women’s Aid are looking for an additional full-time member of staff to increase the capacity of our existing MARAC team, working with women experiencing domestic abuse who are at high levels of risk.
If you want to help make a difference in the lives of women, children and young people with experience of domestic abuse, have direct experience of providing one to one person-centred support, an understanding of the causes and impacts of domestic abuse along with good interpersonal skills then you may be the person we are looking for. Applicants will have at least 2 years’ experience of working in a support or advocacy role. The MARAC team is a small supportive team with a wealth of experience to share with new workers. Training will also be provided for the successful candidates.
The successful applicant(s) will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in social care or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards a qualification.
Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA MARAC service. This will be at 6.30pm on Monday 6th July 2026. 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.
Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.
Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.
Financial Wellbeing Specialist
- Full time
- £28,074 – £30,695
- Hybrid/Remote: Home Working/Hybrid
- Closing 14th July 2026
The Financial Wellbeing Specialist provides expert, rights-based advice on benefits and entitlements for individuals with visual impairments, including veterans. Working remotely across Scotland, the role supports clients and colleagues with applications, system navigation, and appeals processes. The Specialist manages an independent caseload, with referrals primarily received through Vision Information & Support Advisors or Vision Link Workers, and collaborates with Vision Link Workers when in-person client support is required. The focus is on helping clients access the financial support they are entitled to, ensuring accuracy in all work, and promoting clients’ rights while operating within the scope of financial advice.
You don’t need to meet every single requirement to be a great candidate. Most people learn parts of the job once they’re in post, so if a role interests you and you believe you could grow into it, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re committed to fair, accessible recruitment. If you need any adjustments, like extra time, a different format, or other support, at any stage of the process, just let us know. Please contact People and Culture on 0131 378 2793 or via people@sightscotland.org.uk who can arrange for any support you need.
About us
For more than 230 years we've been supporting and empowering people with sight loss to live fulfilling lives. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved, but we want to do more. We will build on our rich history to create an organisation which is prepared for the future, and ready to respond to the needs of people impacted by vision loss.
Our vision is bold. We want to be at the leading edge of positive societal change by:
- Investing our funds in the support that makes the biggest difference
- Putting our community at the heart of what we do
- Campaigning for change
- Accelerating prevention and treatment of eye conditions
- Fostering a collaborative culture of innovation and learning
We're determined that no-one should face sight loss alone. We're committed to improving, diversifying and growing our services to make sure we can reach many more people with sight loss - when and where they need us.
Our organisational values - Transform, Unite and Thrive - underpin all the work we do at Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans.
Benefits
- Generous employee pension scheme
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Employee assistance programme
- Discounted cinema tickets
- Discounts for
- carers
Advocacy Worker
- Part time
- £30,030 – £31,883 pro-rata
- On site: Galashiels / Scottish Borders (with travel across the region)
- Closing 10th July 2026
About Us
Borders Independent Advocacy Service has established itself as one of Scotland’s leading providers of independent advocacy, delivering exceptional services since 1995. At the heart of our work are the rights of children and young people and the power of their voices to bring about positive change.
We provide individual, relationship-based independent advocacy and a wide range of participatory opportunities for people across the Scottish Borders. We work alongside corporate parents and communities to broaden understanding, and with policymakers, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law, policy and practice based on the lived experience of Scottish Borders people.
The Role
As an independent advocacy worker, you will have the privilege of providing one-to-one independent advocacy to children and young people who live in the Scottish Borders. Through this role, you will ensure that their voices and wishes are heard, enabling them to make informed choices, protect their rights and have a meaningful impact on decisions that affect their lives.
The post-holder will be a key member of the advocacy team, supporting children and young people to ensure their rights are upheld and their voices are heard. In this role you will have the opportunity to provide independent advocacy, children’s rights, and participation opportunities for children and young people who are looked after, Care Experienced, or subject to formal processes and structures. The role will see you actively participating in child’s plan meetings, children’s hearings, and other formal processes, as well as assisting children and young people to prepare for them.
Working in partnership with professionals, carers, and organisations, you will help to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people by keeping detailed records of the work you undertake, writing liaison reports, and monitoring statistics.
As a vital part of the work of Borders Independent Advocacy Service your role will include facilitating group opportunities for and with children and young people. This includes providing engagement and participation opportunities throughout the Borders Independent Advocacy local and national network, as well as meeting with care experienced children and young people to introduce the service in agreement with the local authority. Raising awareness of Borders Independent Advocacy Service and its services with children, young people, professionals, and carers you will also be responsible for facilitating training amongst professionals, carers, and organisations.
The successful candidate for this post will be able to form positive relationships with children and young people and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. You will be confident communicating with individuals and groups, both in writing and verbally, and be able to adapt to a wide range of situations. You will be confident in making effective plans, as well as evidencing your work, you can prioritise and meet deadlines. You take enjoyment from working collaboratively with partners, believing in equal opportunities and inclusive working.
Committed to children’s rights, you are someone who knows that all young people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity. You will demonstrate knowledge of the current structures, developments, policy, and practice in relation to children and young people experiencing care in Scotland. You are also flexible, given the remit of the role, as some evening and weekend work may be necessary. A full driving licence and access to transport are essential.
While we would welcome the knowledge gathered through relevant qualifications, we are just as interested in relevant work experience. We welcome and encourage applications from those with experience of care.
The successful candidate will be joining Borders Independent Advocacy Service at an exciting time, when the voices of those who are in or have experienced care are growing in power, individually and collectively – bringing with them insight, challenge, hope and change.
If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. To arrange an informal conversation about this opportunity or any other enquiries, please contact us, at recruitment@bordersadvocacy.org.uk and a member of the team will get back to you.
We strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you believe your skills, experience, and expertise align with the criteria outlined in the person specification, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please complete the application form, ensuring that you provide examples of how your knowledge and experience fulfil each aspect of the person specification.
Why Join Us?
You will join Borders Independent Advocacy Service at an exciting time, when the voices of those who are the most vulnerable are growing in strength and influence, bringing insight, challenge, hope and change. You will play a key role in shaping and strengthening advocacy services across the Scottish Borders.
We offer:
- A generous pension contribution scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement, plus public holidays
- Flexible working where possible
- A highly supportive, values-led organisation
- Commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.
Borders Independent Advocacy Service is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible working environment. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds.
Do you enjoy helping people, signposting to various support options and can facilitate and hold group discussions? Can you listen well and draw on your own lived experience whilst maintaining professional boundaries and focus?
Changes East Lothian is looking for an organised, welcoming and passionate team member who has a relational approach to Peer Engagement work.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting East Lothian’s mental health and wellbeing. As one of our Peer Engagement Practitioners, you will provide essential information and support to clients accessing our organisation.
From delivering initial telephone appointments, planning and delivering some peer support groups, and supporting volunteers, you will help ensure that our small, collaborative team provides high-quality services for our community and make the greatest possible impact.
We're looking for someone who is compassionate, dynamic, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and confident using digital systems such as Microsoft 365 and our client database. You don't need to have worked in the third sector before, but you should share our commitment to improving the wellbeing of East Lothian by adopting our values and advocating community, inclusivity and connection.
About Changes East Lothian
Changes East Lothian was founded in 1996 and we are currently celebrating turning 30. We provide early, short term interventions for those experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues such as low mood and depression, stress and anxiety, transitional life changes and social isolation and loneliness.
We offer short term 1:1 counselling with counsellors registered with either BACP or COSCA. We work with the East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership to provide group therapy supported by our NHS Psychologist.
We also provide 1:1 befriending as well as various wellbeing activities, groups, courses and information sessions. Another focus is our suicide prevention and wellbeing training programmes which we deliver both free and commercially.
What we offer as an employer:
- The opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of East Lothian
- A supportive, collaborative and values-led working environment
- 4% pension contribution
- 35 days annual leave (pro-rata) inclusive of public holidays
- Additional leave perks
- Employee Assistance Programme
- An inclusive and welcoming work setting in a well serviced building