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JMT Care Services

Top job! Head of Fostering and Young Adult Placement

  • JMT Care Services
  • Full time
  • £57,457
  • On site: Livingston (with travel throughout Scotland)
  • Closing 21st August 2026

Are you an experienced social work leader who wants to shape a sector-leading service where relationships come first?

JMT Care Services, we do things differently. We don’t just find placements—we focus on building stable, loving, and lasting relationships that give children and young adults the foundation they need to thrive. We are incredibly proud of our team’s hard work, which hasearned us Grade 6 (Excellent) Care Inspectorate ratings acrossthe board for our wellbeing, care support, and care planning.

We are looking for a dedicated and forward-thinking leader to step into the role of Head of Fostering and Young Adult Placement (YAP). If you have a deep commitment to trauma-informed practice and the energy to help us reach more families, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As our Head of Fostering and YAP, you will join the Moore House Group Senior Management Team, acting as the main voice and advocate for our service across Scotland.

A big part of your role will be guiding our growth. We want to expand our community so we can support around 50 permanent, full-time foster families. Working closely with our marketing team, you will design welcoming, creative recruitment campaigns as well as look after the wonderful carers we already have. At the same time, you’ll ensure we stay responsive to changing local needs, keep our Care Inspectorate standards high, and act as our trusted expert for Safeguarding.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Leading with Vision:Map out our annual development plans, turning our hopes for the service into real, positive milestones.
  • Growing our Community:Take the lead on finding and welcoming new foster families, while ensuring our existing carers receive the extensive training and support they deserve.
  • Staying Responsive:Adapt our services creatively to meet the needs of local authorities and support national agendas such as 'The Promise'.
  • Keeping Us Safe & Compliant:Oversee a supportive, thorough Foster Panel and manage our budgets appropriately.
  • Supporting the Team:Inspire a close-knit staff team rooted in relationship-based care, and look after the supervision and professional development of our senior staff.


About You

We are looking for someone who is genuinely motivated, resilient, and ready to grow a vital social care service. You should be someone who thinks outside the box, loves working collaboratively, and can talk warmly and openly with prospective carers, local authorities, and our own teams.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Essential:A professional qualification in social work (BA in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent).
  • Essential:Current registration with the SSSC.
  • Essential:At least 2–5 years of management experience within social work or family placement.
  • Preferred:Experience within an Independent Fostering Provider (IFP), with a track record in developing services, quality assurance, and / or carer recruitment.

Key Skills:

  • Strong expertise in child and adult protection and safer-caring risk management.
  • The ability to navigate change smoothly, handle pressure with grace, and keep the team focused on what matters.
  • A good understanding of how to run public awareness or recruitment campaigns.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of childcare theory, Care Inspectorate frameworks, and best practice.

Statutory Requirements

  • Before starting, the successful candidate will need:
  • Satisfactory Enhanced PVG Scheme Membership (Children and Vulnerable Adults).
  • A satisfactory SSSC Register Check.
  • Verifiable professional references that speak to your leadership skills.
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Blue Triangle

Support Worker Nights – Irvine

  • Blue Triangle
  • Part time
  • £24,479 pro-rata
  • On site: Irvine
  • Closing 11th September 2026

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
  • Full time & Part time hours available
  • Double pay for festive bank holidays
  • Long service awards
  • Fully funded SVQ3
  • 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:

As a Support Worker, you’ll work as part of a team in providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for the people who use our services. You’ll do this by providing practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives.

Main Responsibilities:

Our Irvine service provides housing support to individuals aged 16-21 and individuals presenting under the National Transfer Scheme. We currently have two part time (20 hours per week) night-shift Support Worker positions available. The Support Workers will:

  • work as part of a team providing safe, secure, supported accommodation for homeless people.
  • support, review, monitor and evaluate through our case management system, to achieve a positive person-centred outcome for the people we work with in line with organisational, statutory and legislative requirements.
  • maintain and update all recording systems and documentation in line with relevant policies, procedures and practice guidelines, including the occupancy agreement, within required timeframes.
  • provide, plan and facilitate key work meetings, key work sessions, meetings, reviews and other internal/external meetings in conjunction with the person’s support plan.
  • provide general advocacy and advice to the people we support, including assistance to enable them to meet the conditions of their occupancy agreements.

To find out more about being a Support Worker, click the link below:

Support Worker 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.

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Edinburgh Women's Aid

Duty & EDDACS Support Worker (Migrant and Ethnically Diverse Communities)

  • Edinburgh Women's Aid
  • Full time
  • £31,816
  • On site: Edinburgh
  • Closing 24th August 2026

Duty & EDDACS Support Worker (Women from Migrant and Ethnically Diverse Communities)

Job Purpose: The role of the Duty/EDDACS Support Worker is to provide a confidential, safe and supportive frontline information service to women and agencies who contact EWA across our Duty and EDDACS (Edinburgh Domestic Abuse Court Service) service. Support can be accessed through the crisis phone line and/or ‘drop in’ service and delivered within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse. Where safety issues are assessed, the worker will ensure the completion of the Risk Identification Checklist and an individualised support and safety plan. Where appropriate the worker will assess women, and any accompanying children who are affected by domestic abuse, for refuge accommodation. This role is based at EWA offices 4 Cheyne Street, Edinburgh, EH4 1JB.

The role also provides specialist, culturally responsive and trauma-informed support to ethnically diverse, migrant, refugee and asylum-seeking women, addressing barriers such as insecure immigration status, No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), language needs, cultural isolation and difficulties accessing statutory services, while facilitating access to legal, immigration, welfare and housing support.

This role is subject to satisfactory Adult and Child PVG scheme membership.

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Street Connect

Housing & Aftercare Coordinator

  • Street Connect
  • Full time
  • £27,913 – £30,855
  • On site: Glasgow
  • Closing 31st August 2026

Street Connect is a Christian organisation with a mission to offer hope and opportunity of recovery for people disadvantaged by addiction, homelessness, and poor mental health.

As the Housing & Aftercare Coordinator you can contribute to profound and lasting changes in the lives of highly vulnerable individuals. In 2025/26, we estimate we benefitted approximately 2,521 individuals across our projects, with 9,804 street outreach interventions and 5,139 footfalls in our cafés. 9 participants are currently resident in our supported accommodation. Our model continues to demonstrate consistent progression across key stages: 511 – around 25% of those reached through street outreach and drop-in cafés went on to receive more structured support; Of those, 395, or 77% engaged in community recovery groups (315 in 2024/25); 255, or 50% progressed into oneto-one Key Work support (201 in 2024/25); From this group, 35 individuals were supported to enter into residential rehabilitation (16 in 2024/25). Alongside this, we continue to see positive outcomes for 28 participants engaged in our Aftercare programme (25 in 2024/25) and 50% of Aftercare participants were engaged in internships or voluntary placements (14 individuals)

You will work as part of the Street Connect team seeking to develop and deliver community recovery support through a range of different routes to both male and female service participants who have a background of complex needs such as addiction, homelessness, and mental health issues, who are now at different stages in their recovery journey.

This will include both those in aftercare who are living independently and free from such issues and those at an earlier stage in their recovery.

For more information on this post please see the attached job description and person specification

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Bethany Christian Trust

Project Worker, Grace House – Glasgow

  • Bethany Christian Trust
  • Part time
  • £28,700 – £30,817 pro-rata
  • On site: Dennistoun, Glasgow
  • Closing 20th August 2026

Grace House is a therapeutic centre for women with multiple complex needs, opening in October 2026. Our holistic programs will support women in their efforts to reintegrate into longer term accommodation and community.

This post is restricted to female applicants in order to reduce barriers of access for the all-female residents.

We are looking for a Project Worker to work as part of a team seeking to meet the practical, emotional and spiritual needs of women with multiple complex needs. Along with the rest of the team, you will ensure the smooth daily running of the therapeutic centre and help to create a safe supportive caring and empowering environment for service users.

Your main tasks include leading group work and supporting residents on a one-to-one basis. You will also provide appropriate emotional and practical support to service users assisting in budgeting, debt management, addiction support, household routines, arranging specific specialist help and liaising with other external agencies.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience of working with vulnerable and homeless people

• Experience of working within a team and the ability to deal appropriately with challenging behaviour

• An SVQ3 in Social Care, Promoting Independence or equivalent as listed by SSSC as appropriate for a Housing Support Worker, or willingness to work towards

As Bethany is a Christian organisation, this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with Equality Act 2010. Please note that one reference must be from your church minister or leader to endorse your live and active Christian faith and commitment. Successful applicants for this post will require membership of the PVG scheme.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

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The Anchor SCIO

Project Practitioner – Young People & Families

  • The Anchor SCIO
  • Full time
  • £28,000
  • On site: Greenock and Rothesay
  • Closing 1st September 2026

This role is at the heart of our Services which delivers innovation and trauma-responsive support to young people aged 12–24 and their families. You will provide early, relational and trauma-informed whole-family support for young people, parents, carers and families facing distress, exclusion and systemic barriers. At its heart, the service aims to strengthen hope, connection and belonging so families can imagine safer futures, rebuild trusted relationships and feel rooted in their communities.

The Project Practitioner will meet young people and their families where they are at. You will use relational focussed and trauma informed practice to build trust, develop connection, and create safe spaces for them to be heard, supported, and empowered.

Working alongside statutory agencies and community partners, this role ensures young people and their families can navigate education, justice, and mental health systems with guidance, advocacy, and relational support.

It is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of youth and family support across Inverclyde and Rothesay while feeding into The Anchor’s 2026–2030 strategy.

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Health in Mind

Support & Development Worker – Midlothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing

  • Health in Mind
  • Full time
  • £27,285
  • On site: Based in Dalkeith with travel throughout Midlothian
  • Closing 21st August 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Support & Development Worker to join our Midlothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Team. This post is fixed term and is funded by Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership.

The successful applicant will support people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties by developing, organising and delivering community-based green, art and active groups. You will work in a person-centered, trauma informed, strength-based and creative way, supporting people with a range of issues important to their mental health and well-being. You will also recruit, coordinate, support and supervise volunteers who co-facilitate groups, help promote services and resources and actively contribute to shaping services.

Groups will be delivered in various community venues across Midlothian,

You will have experience of developing and delivering art, green and active groups, excellent communication, IT, administration, and organisational skills, and you will develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders, key partners, and relevant professionals.

You will be office based, travel is required across Midlothian and flexibility in working hours will also be expected to meet the needs of people we support.

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Aberlour

Primary Years Wellbeing Support Worker

  • Aberlour
  • Full time
  • £29,068 – £32,437
  • On site: Across Perth, Kinross, Dundee and Angus
  • Closing 18th August 2026

Angus Primary Years Wellbeing Service

The Angus Primary Years Wellbeing Service helps to support primary school aged children with their mental health. We offer 1-1 and group wellbeing support in schools to children in Angus aged 5-12 years and their parents/carers. Our focus is on children experiencing anxiety, low mood, behavioural and social difficulties. We aim to help build emotional resilience and improve children’s overall health and wellbeing.

What we are looking for....

We are looking to recruit a Wellbeing Support Worker to join our team, working 37.5 hours per week. This role will be predominantly worked Monday-Friday, core office hours, but as this post includes an unsocial hours allowance, you are required to be flexible with your approach and available to work weekends, early mornings, evenings, and public holidays. This post is currently funded until March 2028 with the possibility of a further 1 year extension.

Due to the nature of this role, a full driving licence and access to a car is essential.

Candidates should have experience of working with young people and their families both individually and within a group setting. Applicants should be dynamic and creative and be able to deliver flexible, person-centred services to vulnerable children and families which is playful, warm, accepting, curious, tenacious, and empathetic. Working in a culture based on respect, integrity, innovation, and the ability to challenge, you will share our vision that collaborative early intervention and engagement is the best option for children and families.

At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. To have a look at our values please go to our website.

What We Offer

As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity on our website.

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Fife Women's Aid

Women’s Support Worker

  • Fife Women's Aid
  • Full time
  • £28,360 – £31,655
  • On site: Fife
  • Closing 28th August 2026

Fife Women’s Aid are looking to recruit a full-time support worker to join our Women’s Support Team.

As a service, we are expanding our capacity to better meet the needs of women who have experienced domestic abuse. Candidates should have good communication skills and a passion for supporting recovery from domestic abuse.

The successful applicants will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in health and social care or other relevant subject, or a willingness to work towards a qualification.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and have the ability to work on their own as well as part of a team. An ability to cover on-call is an advantage (additional payments are made for this role).

Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA women’s services. This will be at 6.30pm on Monday 24th August 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.

If you would like further information about the post, please contact Gill Birtley, Team Manager, at gill.birtley@fifewomensaid.org.uk to arrange a call.

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.

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Fife Women's Aid

Women’s Support Worker

  • Fife Women's Aid
  • Part time
  • £28,360 – £31,655 pro-rata
  • On site: Fife
  • Closing 28th August 2026

Fife Women’s Aid are looking to recruit a part-time support worker to join our Women’s Support Team.

As a service, we are expanding our capacity to better meet the needs of women who have experienced domestic abuse. Candidates should have good communication skills and a passion for supporting recovery from domestic abuse.

The successful applicants will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in health and social care or other relevant subject, or a willingness to work towards a qualification.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and have the ability to work on their own as well as part of a team. An ability to cover on-call is an advantage (additional payments are made for this role).

Please join us for an online session to find out more about FWA women’s services. This will be at 6.30pm on Monday 24th August 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.

If you would like further information about the post, please contact Gill Birtley, Team Manager, at gill.birtley@fifewomensaid.org.uk to arrange a call.

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.

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