Are you passionate about creating a positive student experience? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where no two days are the same? If so, join us at the Highlands and Islands Students' Association (HISA) as the Local Coordinator for Orkney & Shetland!

Why you’ll love this role:

• Be the face of HISA at UHI Orkney, engaging with students and stakeholders to enhance student life.
• Work closely with student officers and staff to bring student-led initiatives and events to life, from Freshers to club development.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model—3-4 days on campus, with the option to work from home outside term time.
• Collaborate with a supportive team to drive student engagement, deliver impactful campaigns, and shape student representation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the go-to person for students, encouraging involvement in HISA activities.
• Support a range of exciting projects, including elections, Freshers’ events, student clubs, and societies.
• Build relationships with staff and stakeholders to ensure students’ voices are heard and valued.
• Provide advice and signposting for students seeking academic and pastoral support.
• Assist with the smooth running of the Student Voice Representative system.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong communication skills and a passion for student engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a student-facing role or similar will be a plus.

The successful candidate will join our team in Golspie and will be responsible for our new National Lottery Community Fund project, Building Blocks, which will deliver an income maximisation service across the county in schools, learning centres and GP practices.

The service will focus on ensuring clients are receiving all the income to which they are entitled and seek to enhance clients’ knowledge of all grants, funding, and opportunities available to them.

Please see the Job Description for further information.

Auchinleck Community Development Initiative is a company limited by guarantee and was formed in 2005 to assist in the regeneration of the physical, economic, social and cultural infrastructure of the community of Auchinleck in particular but also the surrounding area.

Over the years we have developed & provided a range of activities and projects including the Knowe Garden Centre and other floral and fauna displays, musical entertainment, employability advice and information, addiction recovery services, community cinema and various children and young people's activities and youth clubs. The organisation is based in the local Boswell Community Centre where most of our activities and services take place.

We have recently negotiated a 10-year lease of the Centre from East Ayrshire Leisure Trust and aim to make it a central focal point of the community in which the residents will have a full managerial role to play.

The work of ACDI is guided by our 5-year Development plan and specific Action Plans which are currently being reviewed to take account of our new role as managers of the Boswell Centre. The Community development Worker will play a key role in the review and implementation of these plans which will have a strong emphasis on capacity building within our existing groups and those developed in the future.

THE ROLE

As a community development worker working with the Auchinleck Community Development Initiative you'll work with the organisation's existing projects, individuals, families, the wider community and partners, supporting them to:

• build trusting and supportive relationships with you and the wider team

• identify their assets, needs, opportunities, rights and responsibilities

• co-produce what they want to achieve and take appropriate action

• co-design activities and services to generate aspiration and confidence

• achieve a status of independence and self-government.

You'll do this by acting as a link between the Organisation, the local community and a range of other local authority and voluntary sector providers to ensure that the Boswell Centre is a well-used resource and a focal point within the community

Your role will frequently involve addressing inequality and the projects you work on will be in communities perceived to be culturally, economically or geographically disadvantaged.

Core Purpose of the Role

To facilitate and support the effective delivery of the Young Enterprise (YE) Scotland and Bridge 2 Business Programmes (B2B) in Scotland to the expected standards, matching the Business Plan Objectives. To support the Managers to continually enhance Enterprise and Entrepreneurial learning and teaching for young people across the Young Enterprise portfolio of resources.

To develop, nurture and maintain relationships with key college contacts to create a strong presence within the college.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate Enterprise Programmes and courses in a variety of appropriate educational & institutional settings including primary, secondary and further education settings.

• Foster an Entrepreneurial mindset to inspire students, and to participate in Enterprise and Entrepreneurial learning activities.

• Develop communication and relationship channels with agencies, partners and key stakeholders in order to offer YE Scotland and B2B Programmes in all educational settings including schools, colleges & the local community. Working collaboratively with these key partners to aid creative deliveries and enterprise activities.

• Proactively participate in all suitable marketing, promotions, publicity, and PR for all Programmes.

• Attend meetings and events as required, ensuring that the exchange of ideas, resources and best practice is updated and maintained.

• Liaise with Educators and all internal and external stakeholders to encourage, develop and co-ordinate suitable Enterprise activity and challenges within the educational arena.

• Identify expansion opportunities within schools and colleges in all geographical areas for all YE Scotland and B2B Enterprise Programmes, representing the organisation to the highest business standards

• Any other similar and appropriate work as agreed with Further Education and Entrepreneurship Manager to benefit YE Scotland.

• Complete and update statistical and administrative information timeously and in accordance with YE Scotland’s’, partner and funding requirements.

• Market and promote YE Scotland by identifying valuable case studies to raise the profile of the charity and attendance at appropriate external events to represent and promote the organisation.

• Stay up to date with sector trends and emerging themes and priorities

• Participate in regular appraisal and reporting with Line Manager, ensuring own continuous professional development is regularly reviewed and updated

Scran Academy is an Edinburgh youth work charity which supports young people facing barriers to learning to fulfil their potential in learning work and life.

We exist to alleviate poverty and provide opportunities for all young people, no matter their background or barrier. How we do this by creating real-life experiences and positive adult relationships that help shine a light on the strengths and aspirations of young people. We use food, cooking, and positive learning pathways delivered through our education programmes and catering social enterprise to build experiences and form relationships.

We’re looking for a talented, experienced youth worker to join the frontline team that helps young people develop in ways that are meaningful to them. The role will support the planning and delivery of youth and community support across Scran Academy’s services, including our school-aged Academy education programme, and wider events and universal youth work as required.

This is a sessional role within Scran Academy with the core purpose of supporting the personal and social development of young people attending our Academy Programme.

The successful candidate will help change the lives of young people facing poverty by engaging them in a year-long programme of non-formal learning in a youth work setting. The role is incredibly rewarding but also particularly challenging, as professional boundaries and responsibilities need to be balanced skilfully within compassionate, positive relationships. Candidates with demonstrable experience of this in a role supporting vulnerable groups will be at an advantage.

The Youth Development Worker will play a strong role in planning and delivering engaging youth work sessions across programmes, and for ensuring young people are engaged across our organisation.

The post holder will act as a critical relationship builder, supporting our Academy Programme Lead as needed by linking in with families and referral partners, including schools.

This role embodies our values: We Love, We Trust, We Unite and We Lead:

We Love – the successful candidate will nurture young people. They will care deeply and see all behaviour as communication that deserves a dignified response. They will be non-judgemental and take a trauma-informed approach.

We Trust – the successful candidate will believe in the potential of young people. They will trust them to be the expert of their own life and circumstance. They will support young people to take responsible steps in learning, work and life.

We Unite – the successful candidate will courageously bring young people together. They will aim to create safe spaces where stepping outside comfort zones is supported and encouraged.

We Lead – the successful candidate will see all young people as leaders in their own lives. They will be ready to both lead and be led by young people. They will listen and provide a platform for young people to lead their learning and thrive.

We are currently recruiting Project Workers to work with Upmo. Join our dedicated team supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism to reach their individual goals and ambitions.

We have vacancies in our teams based at:

• Prestonpans (East Lothian)
• Gorebridge (Midlothian)

We are recruiting for full time staff who can work 30 hours a week, between the hours of 10-16:00, Monday to Friday, however both full time and part-time contracts are available. At this time, we won’t be able to consider applicants looking to work less than 2 days per week.

Upmo is a Living Wage Employer; the rate of pay for this role is £12.00 per hour.

Holiday entitlement for this role is 30 days pro rata, which is enhanced by long service at 3 years’ service by an additional day (pro rata) per year thereafter, up to a maximum of 5 days.

As a Project Worker, you will be part of an enthusiastic and creative team who provide daily support to adults with learning disabilities and autism as they participate in workshops and activities within our site-based services, and café sites.

For this role, we are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with skills and expertise in art, IT, music, drama, dance, photography, gardening, and outdoor activities. Or, if you have any other skills, let us know!

This role includes supporting students in workshops of their choosing, working one to one with students, and facilitating workshops, and supporting people with personal care, as and when required.

While previous experience in care or support is highly advantageous, it is not required as we provide full training and ongoing support to our staff team. An interest in visual arts, performing arts, cooking, IT, gardening, or sports would be beneficial.

LCIL is a user-led organisation providing a range of services that enable Disabled People to live independently in the community of their choice.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and help shape and develop our work with disabled people across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

The FMS Administrator will contribute to the effective delivery of the Financial Management Service supporting disabled people, their carers and families who are in receipt of, Self-directed Support (SDS).

The role is fast paced and every day is different so it is a great opportunity for someone to join us that is looking for a chance to help Disabled People live independently.

Please refer to the job description and personal specification for further information.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Heather Colville via HR@lothiancil.org.uk

“Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another and feeling the heart of another”

Alfred Adler

| Compassion | Integrity | Respect | Realising Potential | Inclusion |

Health in Mind is one of Scotland’s best-known and trusted Mental Health Charities. Established in 1982 we have evolved in response to need which means we actively promote positive mental health in local communities across Scotland. Our vision is straight forward, we build hope and live life through our values because people are at the heart of what we do.

We have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic advocate and supporter of peer support and mutual aid. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced practitioner who has lived experience of managing own wellbeing, access to mental health services or experience of childhood trauma.

Future Pathways offers support to people who were abused or neglected a child when they were in the Scottish care system. The service was established alongside the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry and has expanded considerably since its start in 2016. Future Pathways’ aim is to help people live well. To change paths, enjoy life, succeed and grow.

Reaching our shortlist is straightforward providing you can say ‘yes’ to our list of ‘must haves’. You can start your journey now by simply directly asking for an information pack and application but before you start your travels, please kindly make sure the following ‘fits’ into your career and personal attributions rucksack because life is a journey.

• We’d like a degree in Health and Social Care, Social Work or equivalent but, if you hold a recognised, relevant professional qualification at a minimum SVQ Level 4 with relevant workplace experience this works too.
• Up to date child and vulnerable adult protection knowledge together and ideally completion of suicide prevention training such as ASIST.
• You are an exceptional compassionate individual with experience of working with those in society who’ve faced personal challenges, childhood disturbance, abuse, separation, institutional care and trauma
• Curiosity, empathy and a focus on learning, empowerment, collaboration and self- awareness.
• Worked with staff in accordance with the statutory framework and requirement including GDPR, BACP, the SSSC and the Care Inspectorate.

With a great range of benefits including 30 days annual leave plus 10 public holidays and 2 wellbeing days we work fulltime 36.25 hours per week. The salary scale for this post is Point 39 to 43 (£37,716 to £41,729).

Committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, we embrace and encourage people from all walks of life, including welcoming applications from Neurodiverse individuals. It is important to us that you feel comfortable and confident and, as such, we are willing to adjust or adapt our application, interview and selection process to suit your needs, including working patterns and hybrid working wherever and whenever we can. Simply contact us and we’ll come back to you.

This role does, however, require periodic but not continuous office presence.

We are offering fixed term post for a Development Worker – Training to facilitate, develop and deliver Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Safe Talk and Scottish Mental Health First Aid Training within Midlothian.

Please note candidates must have completed and maintained Training for Trainers status in these courses.

You will be part of the delivery collective responsible for implementation of Creating Hope Together – Scotland’s suicide prevention strategy and action plan.

You will be highly skilled in administration and manage related tasks including advertising, managing enquiries and waiting list, risk assessment, collecting and collating statistics and producing reports.

This role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, where the successful candidate will be required to deliver various training courses within Midlothian.

You will be key to maintaining quality within this area of service delivery. You should have experience of delivering training to a variety of groups including people experiencing mental health problems to support them to gain knowledge and understanding of suicide prevention, intervention and mental health and wellbeing. You should also have experience of developing systems and processes and sharing your learning experiences across teams.

If you have experience in these areas and are passionate about delivering training to raise awareness and improve mental health, we’d love to hear from you! If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Tammy Kirk by email @ tammy.kirk@health-in-mind.org.uk