The Lived Experience Trainer (neurodiversity focus) will work closely with our existing team of three Lived Experience Trainers and the Lived Experience and Training Lead. They will develop and deliver bespoke and standard Neurodiversity training to a range of public, private and third sector employers. The focus of our training is to improve employers’ understanding of neurodivergence in the workplace and to help employers develop more inclusive recruitment, induction, management practices and work environments.

For this lived experience role, it is essential that the Trainer is lifelong neurodivergent (i.e. is autistic and/or has ADHD, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyspraxia, Tourette’s/tic disorder or another lifelong neurodivergence). You will need to be comfortable with openly disclosing and discussing related workplace experiences in a training context.

This is an opportunity to join our enthusiastic, supportive and dedicated team at an exciting time of growth and innovation. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality, lived experience-based training and support which makes a real difference to neurodivergent employees and their employers.

This post could be worked in conjunction with the currently advertised Peer Facilitator post by an autistic candidate. If you would like to be considered for both roles, please clearly state this at the top of the open box question titled Reason for application.

Organisational Profile

For over 30 years, Into Work has been helping disabled people, neurodivergent people and people with long-term health conditions find, build and maintain great jobs. We work towards a world where disabled people have equity to take up employment and receive fair treatment in work. For more info, visit intowork.org.uk.

Are you passionate about tackling child poverty and supporting Glasgow’s third sector to create meaningful change? Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector (GCVS) is seeking a motivated and skilled Development Officer to join our team. This exciting role will support our Partnership Manager in the Policy & Engagement team in addressing one of the city’s most pressing challenges – ensuring that every child and young person in Glasgow can reach their full potential.

This role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting the third sector and contributing to transformative change in Glasgow. If you share our values and are ready to contribute your skills to this important work, we welcome your application.

Note: We are also open to filling this position on a secondment basis and warmly encourage applications from Glasgow’s voluntary sector organisations.

About GCVS:

GCVS plays a pivotal role in supporting Glasgow’s voluntary sector to engage with public sector partners, contribute to policy development, and design and deliver services that benefit the citizens of Glasgow. Our work is rooted in collaboration, and we strive to amplify the voices of third sector organisations to ensure their expertise informs decision-making and service delivery

The Role:

As Development Officer, you will support the Partnership & Engagement Manager by:

• Facilitating strong engagement between third sector organisations and public sector partners to address child poverty and related challenges.

• Supporting the sector’s contribution to Glasgow’s response to key initiatives, including The Promise, GIRFEC (Getting It Right For Every Child), and Whole Family Support, which connects to the work of the Children’s Services Planning Partnership.

• Assisting in identifying and addressing barriers faced by families and children, particularly in areas such as child poverty, child protection, as well as mental and physical health and wellbeing.

• Organising meetings, workshops, and consultations to ensure third sector perspectives are represented in policy discussions.

• Developing resources, briefings, and reports to support knowledge-sharing and capacity building within the sector.

What We’re Looking For:

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong commitment to tackling child poverty and promoting human rights.

• Excellent facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• An understanding of the third sector’s role in addressing social issues (experience in the field is desirable but not essential).

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• A collaborative and solution-focused approach, demonstrating integrity and alignment with GCVS values.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible working arrangements, including home working.

• Reduced working week – 32 hours as full time.

• The chance to make a meaningful impact on child poverty and support transformative change in Glasgow.

More Information on the Job Description, Person Specification and Main Employment conditions is provided on the document enclosed.

Please notice that we will also consider Secondment if suitable.

Glasgow West Housing Association Ltd is a voluntary, not for profit organisation and a registered charity. With history dating back to 1978, we have a vision of shaping thriving communities. With over 1500 rented properties: Homes are our purpose, service and sustainability is our priority.

We have an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our Frontline Services Team. Set up to enhance the customer service experience and support the delivery of our new response repairs service.

The successful candidate will be performance driven, and will demonstrate role flexibility, proficient IT skills, excellent communication, multi-tasking and interpersonal skills.

Core Responsibilities:

As part of our Frontline Services team, The Services Administrators are responsible for providing front line customer service; responding to enquiries (via telephone, email and reception) in relation to all housing management services including allocations, void management, sustainment and repairs services.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 x SCQF Level 5 or equivalent (including English), customer service experience and good time management and organisational skills.

As part of your professional development, GWHA will support you to complete a relevant Housing Qualification so a willingness to work towards this will be required!

We are keen to hear from you if you think you might be a match for our role, even if you do not have all the skills and/or experience we are looking for. For the right person, we can offer formal training, ongoing support and continuous professional development to help kick start your career in housing!

Key Tasks:

1. Front-line customer service role, responding to enquiries (via telephone, email and reception) in relation to all housing management services including allocations, void management, sustainment and repairs services.

2. Rotating reception role: including welcoming visitors to the office, maintaining diaries and control sheets, including Health & Safety checks and registers; preparing meeting room facilities, and recording and managing the distribution of mail.

3. Providing advice and assistance to customers on GWHA services and activities, including liaising with other RSLs and partner agencies as required.

4. Supporting service delivery through the administration of policies and procedures, including housing allocations, mutual exchange, rent collection and monitoring, tenancy compliance and sustainment, and repairs recording and reporting.

5. Mitigating complaints through the provision of robust, accurate and prompt advice, information and support.

6. Arranging and carrying out house visits/viewings for routine services.

7. Maintaining and updating manual and computer records.

8. Assisting with the production of publications such as newsletters, invitations and display/information boards for GW events.

9. Assisting with the development and delivery of tenancy sustainment and wider role initiatives.

Why work for us?

GWHA offer generous EVH Terms and Conditions including:

• 25 days annual leave and 15 public holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Flexible working practices including flexi time, enhanced occupational maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• Specific GWHA benefits including; annual service commitment award, long service award and additional festive leave
• Professional development & training opportunities

Post subject to satisfactory Disclosure Check.

The Pathways Project Worker will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive support to young people aged 11-25 and their families within the local community. As part of the Connect Pathways initiative, you will address the challenges posed by the rising cost of living through one-on-one mentoring, group sessions, and workshops focusing on financial literacy, mental health, and access to essential services.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people and their families by providing practical resources, immediate financial relief, and ongoing guidance to help them navigate their challenges.

Are you passionate about amplifying student voices, uncovering insights, and driving meaningful change? Join the award-winning University of the West of Scotland Students' Union (UWS Students’ Union) as our Senior Student Democracy & Insights Coordinator and be part of an ambitious team shaping the future of student representation.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the implementation of revamped democratic and student voice structures at UWS Students’ Union. You’ll conduct impactful research, support student leaders, and collaborate with university staff to enhance the student experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the delivery of new, inclusive, and accessible democratic processes.

• Conduct research and deliver actionable insights on the student experience.

• Mentor and support elected student officers in achieving their goals.

• Foster collaboration across Union teams and university stakeholders.

About You

• A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

• Expertise in designing research initiatives and analysing data trends.

• Knowledge of the higher education sector and experience supporting diverse populations.

• Exceptional mentoring, communication, and organisational skills.

• A proactive, inclusive, and collaborative approach to work.

At UWS Students’ Union, we celebrate diversity and are committed to advancing equality. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds.

Make a difference. Join us in representing and empowering students at UWS.

Are you a creative, dynamic and skilled leader who can champion change whilst taking others with you?

Scottish Autism is dedicated to enabling autistic people to lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. We believe in the power of relationships to transform the lives of the people we support. We help build a more caring, compassionate, and inclusive Scotland, relationship by relationship. As the largest provider of autism specific services in Scotland our responsibility is to champion the voices and rights of autistic people.

This is an exciting time to join Scottish Autism as a senior leader with responsibility for our commissioned and regulated services for autistic adults and young people. Our diverse range of services include education, day, and vocational opportunities, residential, supported living, outreach, and specialist transition support. Our people play an important role in delivering quality services and creating a world where autistic people are valued and empowered to fulfil their potential. Part of the role will include focussing on growth and development of the services.

Our service colleagues work in teams, supporting each other through the challenges and triumphs that happen every day. You will be a valued member of the Regional Leadership Team working collectively to shape and deliver our strategy and play a pivotal role in helping us achieve our mission. You will lead on the delivery of diverse and innovative high-quality services, as well as identify service development and growth opportunities.

With the focus on ongoing delivery, consolidation, and development of new services, we require an individual who is innovative and creative to develop these effectively. This will be in partnership with key stakeholders, supported individuals, parents and health professionals. Our leadership culture is about creating a positive, constructive, and supportive environment for the people we support, and our staff whom they depend on. You will also lead and influence partnership working, with Local Authority Commissioners, Care Inspectorate and SSSC to ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled while meeting care standards.

The suitable candidate will lead our Central, Edinburgh & The Lothians and New Struan School Residence teams with a mixture of Care Home, Care at Home, Day, Housing Support and Outreach Support Services. You will have a relevant professional qualification in a related discipline and management experience. You will be responsible for overseeing the services provided within these areas and as such will be an effective leader, coach, communicator, negotiator with the ability to influence and challenge, building strong relationships across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring advanced autism practice. Experience of Children’s services would be advantageous.

This is a great opportunity to build a role with both strategic and operational responsibilities and influence across an amazing organisation and sector. For an informal discussion or more information about the role and what Scottish Autism can offer you, please contact Caroline Shirlaw, People & Culture Business Partner Recruitment & Early Retention – caroline.shirlaw@scottishautism.org

Location is flexible, with an element of home working. The Regional offices are based in Craigmillar and Alloa with travel required other regional bases.

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‘Working for Scottish Autism has given me the opportunity to engage with and support the autistic community across Scotland. The support and learning opportunities I receive in my role has been fantastic and has helped me to achieve my personal and professional growth.’ – Current Regional Manager, Fife & Tayside Area Services.

Scottish Autism are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package. See some of what we offer here

About the role

The Communications Manager will lead and develop Clan’s communication and marketing strategy with the goal of enhancing our visibility, shaping policy, boosting revenue, and strengthening our brand recognition. By implementing innovative campaigns and strategic influencing efforts, the Communications Manager will work to expand our reach and impact. Additionally, they will oversee both external and internal communications, ensuring alignment and effectiveness in supporting the organisation's objectives.

Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow

You can choose the location that works best for you. We operate hybrid working with the opportunity to work from home some of the time. The role will also require travel between our office locations on a regular basis and throughout Scotland as required.

About Clan Childlaw

Clan wants a Scotland where all children and young people’s rights are respected, protected, and fulfilled. For that to happen, Scotland has to be a place where all children and young people can stand up for their rights. That means children and young people need:

• Lawyers that are experts in working with children
• People around them who can enable them to use their rights and amplify their voices
• To be respected as rights-holders, who are entitled to hold duty-bearers to account if their rights are not fulfilled.

Clan is an award-winning, independent children’s charity that actively supports children and young people to take ownership of their rights. We are the only charity in Scotland that provides free, independent legal representation exclusively for children and young people, which is child-centred by design. Because our lawyers work directly with children and young people whose lives are affected by legal decisions, we bring that unique practice-based knowledge to every aspect of our work. This includes our specialist training, our helpline supporting others who help children to use their voices and their rights, and our work to influence children’s rights respecting changes to practice, policy and law.

What We Do

• We stand with others who help children use their rights –

Through our membership and training for legal professionals and in legal education we are making being a “children’s lawyer” an accredited legal skill set in Scotland. Our practical training and helpline and support for advocacy in Children’s Hearings provides adults that support children and young people information and guidance that they can use to empower young people to stand up for their rights.

• We stand out through the excellence of our work –

We want our work to have as much impact as possible. We listen to what children and young people tell us about what they need from lawyers and others who support them to use their rights. We use what we learn to develop and design the services they need and talk about why young people’s rights matter, and why children and young people need lawyers.

• We stand for change –

We are lawyers for children and young people representing children and young people in court, at Children’s Hearings, and in important meetings working to give them equal opportunity to heard and use their rights. We take cases that make change for individual children and young people and help shape better rights respecting policy and practice. We use our knowledge of the law, and experience as practising lawyers for children and young people, to ask decision makers and lawmakers to change the law and the way the law is used to make sure that children and young people's rights are respected, protected and fulfilled.

Our Values

Our values are the principles we uphold in all our work, no matter what. They are the foundation of our workplace culture. Everyone who works at Clan shows our values in all they do and say.

We are supportive: We listen and respond, we provide encouragement and emotional help to children and young people, to others who support young people, and to each other.

We are bold: We are confident and courageous in amplifying the voices of children and young people. We are prepared to take risks when we need to, to defend children and young people’s rights.

We are dynamic: We are always active, always progressing. We are positive, full of energy and new ideas. We ask for change where it is needed.

What we can offer you

Clan Childlaw’s mission is very important to us, but our people are important too. We recognise the importance of a good work-life balance and a friendly supportive work environment. We offer:

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) increasing to 35 after 2 years’ service
• Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme after 3 months service
• Offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, and the option to choose the base location that works best for you.
• Flexibility around your working day, with the opportunity to work your hours within the hours of 7am to 7pm, and the option to work from home some of your working week.
• Access to our employee counselling service.

Learning and development is important to us and our team. We hope it’s important to you too. You will be encouraged to engage in learning and continued professional development.

"I have never worked in such a lovely organisation before! I feel valued, seen and heard as an individual here." - A member of the Clan Childlaw team

"I love my job at Clan. It's busy and varied and no two days are ever the same. We have a great team here and everyone is really supportive." - A member of the Clan Childlaw team

Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality, respect, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.

At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care - working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change.

This role is a part time 17.5 hour per week post with a primary focus on advocacy within the Children’s Hearing System in Aberdeen City.

You will be skilled at developing positive relationships with children and young people. You will place young people at the heart of everything you do, helping them live a positive life now and to reach their full potential in the future.

You will be joining Who Cares? Scotland and working within the North-East team 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. The post-holder will be part of a supportive and dynamic team.

Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality, respect, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.

At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care - working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change.

Advocacy and Participation Workers work directly with children and young people with experience of care primarily in an individual advocacy role. This means we listen to what they say and support them to ensure their voices are truly heard regarding the decisions which are being made about their lives.

We also facilitate a very broad range of participatory and engagement opportunities and create the conditions for collective advocacy. This often brings young people together, allowing them to develop confidence, a sense of belonging and the opportunity to identify common issues. We ensure their voices are heard by care corporate parents and communities, creating positive change.

You will be skilled at developing positive relationships with children and young people. The post holder will place young people at the heart of everything they do, helping them live a positive life now and to reach their full potential in the future.

The successful candidate will be joining Who Cares? Scotland and working within the North East team 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.

Holy Trinity is a vibrant Word & Spirit Church community bursting with children & young people of all ages. We are a gathered congregation that sits within a diverse suburb of Edinburgh, which has experienced regeneration over recent years. We believe it is no accident that we are in the heart of Wester Hailes, as ‘God is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work in us.’ Ephesians 3:20. We have a hard-working team of 8 staff who coordinate a range of ministries and out-reach services to the local area, along with a supportive and committed group of volunteers. Our reason for being in Wester Hailes is to make the face of God human and we would love for you to partner with us on this journey.

• holytrinitywesterhailes.org.uk
• facebook.com/holytrinitywesterhailes

We are looking for a 3 days a week Café Manager at the Bridge Community Café at Holy Trinity Church, Wester Hailes in Edinburgh. The successful applicant will take lead the Bridge Community Café with kindness and compassion, enabling everyone to find their place to flourish. You will share our passion to engage with the wide ranging needs in Wester Hailes and will be able to relate to a wide cross-section of society. The main elements to the job are

• Managing the café
• Looking after our volunteers
• Leading the day’s team Application notes