Top job! Head of Children & Families
- Full time
- £53,200 – £58,630
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 14th April 2025
Having celebrated our 200th anniversary in 2024, Right There remains committed to providing tailored support to individuals in their homes and communities. We meet people where they are—without judgment—walking alongside those who need support and working to prevent homelessness and family separation.
Everyone’s journey is unique, and the path home looks different for each person. That’s why we provide individualized support, challenging stereotypes along the way. No matter the circumstances, we are here to help, not to judge.
As part of our strategic growth plans and our commitment to delivering the best possible support across our programme areas, we have created this and two further Head of Service roles. These roles will equip our programmes with the expertise, strategic direction, and capacity needed to thrive.
About the Role
As our Head of Children & Families you will have accountability for the development, growth and increasing the strategic representation of our Children and Families and Mentoring services. This will enable Right There continues to drive positive outcomes for young people and their families, promoting their collective voice and grow our offer across the sector.
Building and enhancing Right There’s positive reputation and expertise in this field whilst expanding our reach, the successful candidate will identify new opportunities and potential partnerships to support our ambition to increase the positive impact our programmes have by increasing the number of children and families we engage and support.
About You
We are looking for an experienced leader with a strong background in children and family services and a proven track record in building and maintaining strategic partnerships with local authorities, funders, commissioners, and partner organisations.
A strategic thinker with a solutions-focused approach, you will be confident in navigating complexity and driving sustainable growth. Your expertise in leading innovation, driving service improvement, and embedding data-driven decision-making will be crucial in ensuring the continued success and impact of our programmes.
If you share our passion for improving outcomes for children, young people, and families, we encourage you to explore the full role profile below.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Douglas Adam at Livingston James, our retained recruitment partner, at douglasadam@livingstonjames.com
Right There is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
Top job! Head of Housing (Temporary Accommodation)
- Full time
- £53,200 – £58,630
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 14th April 2025
Having celebrated our 200th anniversary in 2024, Right There remains committed to providing tailored support to individuals in their homes and communities. We meet people where they are—without judgment—walking alongside those who need support and working to prevent homelessness and family separation.
Everyone’s journey is unique, and the path home looks different for each person. That’s why we provide individualized support, challenging stereotypes along the way. No matter the circumstances, we are here to help, not to judge.
As part of our strategic growth plans and our commitment to delivering the best possible support across our programme areas, we have created this and two further Head of Service roles. These roles will equip our programmes with the expertise, strategic direction, and capacity needed to thrive.
About the Role
As our Head of Housing (Temporary Accommodation) you will ensure Right There continues to support adults and families taking their first steps toward independent living by providing facilitated access to privately rented properties or removing the barrier of an upfront deposit through our Help to Rent programme. The successful candidate will be expected to grow both our landlord and property portfolio across Glasgow and explore future opportunities to deliver accommodation through the private rented sector where need is identified.
Working closely with our maintenance team you will ensure we continually develop this dynamic and consistent service, which builds on current positive relationships and housing networks, increasing the options for people we support. Housing standards, health and safety and contractual compliance will be a key focus for this role.
About You
We are looking for an experienced leader with a strong background in delivering Housing and Temporary Accommodation services and a proven track record in building and maintaining strategic partnerships with local authorities, funders, commissioners, and partner organisations and relevant experience in the private rented housing sector.
A strategic thinker with a solutions-focused approach, you will be confident in navigating complexity and driving sustainable growth. Your expertise in leading innovation, driving service improvement, and embedding data-driven decision-making will be crucial in ensuring the continued success and impact of our programmes.
If you share our passion of preventing homelessness, one person at a time, for as long as it’s needed, we encourage you to explore the full role profile below.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Douglas Adam at Livingston James, our retained recruitment partner, at douglasadam@livingstonjames.com
Right There is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
Top job! Head of Homelessness Prevention
- Full time
- £53,200 – £58,630
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 14th April 2025
Having celebrated our 200th anniversary in 2024, Right There remains committed to providing tailored support to individuals in their homes and communities. We meet people where they are—without judgment—walking alongside those who need support and working to prevent homelessness and family separation.
Everyone’s journey is unique, and the path home looks different for each person. That’s why we provide individualized support, challenging stereotypes along the way. No matter the circumstances, we are here to help, not to judge.
As part of our strategic growth plans and our commitment to delivering the best possible support across our programme areas, we have created this and two further Head of Service roles. These roles will equip our programmes with the expertise, strategic direction, and capacity needed to thrive.
About the Role
As Head of Homelessness Prevention, you will play a vital role in ensuring Right There continues to provide both tailored and emotional support, helping individuals build stable, secure lives and achieve their goals—no matter how big or small.
You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of service delivery, ensuring strong governance and compliance, and inspiring our teams across the geographical areas we serve. In addition, you will drive new partnerships, identify sector opportunities, and strengthen our strategic presence to directly support Right There’s growth ambitions and long-term impact.
About You
We are looking for an experienced leader with a strong background in delivering Homelessness services and support and a proven track record in building and maintaining strategic partnerships with local authorities, funders, commissioners, and partner organisations.
A strategic thinker with a solutions-focused approach, you will be confident in navigating complexity and driving sustainable growth. Your expertise in leading innovation, driving service improvement, and embedding data-driven decision-making will be crucial in ensuring the continued success and impact of our programmes.
If you share our passion for supported those people currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and we motivated by preventing homelessness, one person at a time, for as long as it’s needed, we encourage you to explore the full role profile below
For a confidential discussion, please contact Douglas Adam at Livingston James, our retained recruitment partner, at douglasadam@livingstonjames.com
Right There is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) is seeking an exceptional leader to drive our organisation forward as we enter an exciting new chapter. As the voice of Scotland’s housing associations and co-operatives,, we represent a sector that provides safe, warm, and affordable homes for over half a million people across the country.
Celebrating 50 years of impact, SFHA is a well-respected membership organisation with a strong financial position, an ambitious strategic vision, and close to 100% sector membership. Our role is to represent, support and connect our members, ensuring that their voices are heard and that they have the resources and influence needed to thrive.
The Chief Executive will provide strategic leadership, ensuring SFHA remains a key player in shaping housing policy at the highest levels. You will Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful execution of projects. Acting as the organisation’s ambassador, they will foster relationships with government, regulators, and stakeholders while maintaining a strong connection with our members. Leading a dedicated team and working closely with an engaged Board, the Chief Executive will drive innovation, enhance member services, and champion the critical role of social housing in Scotland’s future.
This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-profile organisation with a talented team, a strong reputation, and a platform to influence national policy. SFHA provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including 29 days annual leave, five agile days, a 5% employer pension contribution, flexible hybrid working, Perkbox, a travel loan option, flu jab, online yoga, and eyecare vouchers.
We are looking for several trustees who can play an integral role in the governance of our charity.
You do not need to have been a Trustee before, nor hold a senior position elsewhere. What we are looking for is people with an interest in supporting our organisation to develop through contribution of their own skill sets, a passion for ensuring high quality care and support is provided to those in our services, and a desire to play an active role in our governance.
We would particularly like to speak to individuals with a background in:
- Finance
- Social Care / Social Work / Health
- Legal
- Governance
- Risk
- Entrepreneurship / social investment
- Housing.
However, if you have a background in an alternative area, but are interested in the work of Care Support Scotland and believe you could bring energy and value to our organisation, please do get in touch.
North Localities Support Worker
- Part time
- £29,558 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 22nd April 2025
The North Edinburgh Locality Support Worker will deliver dedicated and empowering support to women in North Edinburgh, who have experienced or are at risk from domestic abuse, in accordance with SSSC Standards. This role encompasses practical and emotional support, advocacy, and collaborative working with statutory and third-sector organizations to achieve the best possible outcomes for women in our service. A trauma-informed approach is essential, ensuring that women receive comprehensive, person-centred support in a safe and supportive setting. Support is delivered through telephone support, one-to-one meetings, and attendance at joint meetings with partner agencies.
This post is open to hybrid working between office and home, if the candidate can evidence an appropriate environment for home working, ensuring confidentiality and privacy for service users making contact through telephone or online methods. Travel within Edinburgh to meet service users will be required as well.
The role of the EDDACS/Duty support worker is to provide a confidential, safe and supportive frontline information service to women and agencies who contact EWA across our EDDACS (Edinburgh Domestic Abuse Court Service) and duty 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 St Edinburgh EH4 1JB.
The role of the 24HR Refuge Support Worker is to provide a safe and supportive environment for women and children who have experienced or are at risk of domestic abuse and may have additional support needs. You will offer trauma-informed practical and emotional support, supporting women to regain their confidence, independence, and sense of empowerment as they move forward with their lives.
In this role, you will ensure the refuge remains a secure and welcoming space, where women feel safe and supported. You will carry out risk assessments and safety planning, while also assisting with housing, finances, health, and legal matters.
You will work closely with external agencies and the wider EWA team to provide a holistic and coordinated approach to support, ensuring women and children receive the most effective support and resources tailored to their needs.
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Assistant Shop Manager - Inverness
- Part time
- £24,570 pro-rata
- On site: Inverness
- Closing 14th April 2025
We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Assistant Shop Manager in our Inverness shop. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.
You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.
About the role
You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.
About you
You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers, and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
Community Learning Hub Coordinator
- Full time
- £25,101 – £27,907
- On site: Falkirk
- Closing 22nd April 2025
Do you want to utilise your organisational skills and make a real difference to the services we deliver?
If you love a to-do list, juggling a varied workload, and ensuring projects (and people!) run like clockwork, then this could be the job for you!
About Cyrenians in Falkirk
Our office is based within our Community Learning Hub, Arnotdale House, Dollar Park in Falkirk. Cyrenians Community Learning Hub is the heart of our direct service delivery and our public facing community events and room hire.
This is a new post designed to support us moving forward.
The successful postholder will be an integral part of the team and contributing to the delivery of Cyrenians Strategic Plan.
About the role
You’ll work closely with the management team to maintain and update organisational databases, complete regular compliance checks and contribute to funding applications. In addition, your main duties will also include:
- Oversee the Community Learning Hub room hire booking system
- Support the smooth running of our event space, including setting up and clearing rooms following events.
- Lead on monitoring invoices and petty cash.
With such a varied role, it’s safe to say no two days will be the same!
About you
You’ll be a strong administrator with relevant experience in an office environment. You should have a ‘can-do’ attitude and thrive knowing your contribution is supporting others. You should also have:
- Excellent IT skills including Microsoft office programmes
- Great organisational skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
How we’ll support you
You’ll be part of an enthusiastic, knowledgeable staff team with a supportive manager, who will help you develop and grow in your role. You’ll also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.
About us
At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering our services. You can find out more about our organisation and our impact online.