St Mary's Kenmure promise to give the right help, at the right time to children and young people, their families and wider world, whose needs require highly specialist support and intervention. Children and young people will leave our care with understanding, a sense of belonging, hope and new skills from which they will build a positive future.
Job Purpose
To lead a highly specialist psychology service for the children who St Mary’s Kenmure looks after and contribute to the support provided to the adults who look after our children.
Full details are available in the documents below.
The Community Alliance Trust (CAT) is an independent registered Scottish Charity and the Development Trust for Greater Craigmillar. It was established in 2011 in response to the stalled regeneration programme in Craigmillar. It currently runs the White House, a beautiful art deco building which is a community hub that includes a café (White House Kitchen) and an educational organisation (IntoUniversity) as well as being the head office for the Trust. It also has several social enterprises, including some community growing projects. CAT has a small staff currently funded through grant awards e.g. Scottish Government or the Local Authority.
Our vision is that Greater Craigmillar is a good place to live; has a quality of life that can be enjoyed by everyone, with a thriving community and opportunities for all. Our mission is to support the community by providing necessary funded projects that also contribute to community life, with good quality affordable facilities providing space for community participation.
All CAT staff and volunteers are PVG checked.
The successful applicant will have a 3 month probation period.
What will you do?
As our Quality and Improvement Officer, you will lead the development and implementation of our quality framework across Enable Works. You will be central to maintaining high standards in all aspects of our delivery, ensuring we provide consistently excellent services that demonstrate real and measurable impact.
Your role is about enabling teams to understand and achieve quality. You’ll do this through regular auditing, collaborative coaching, insightful feedback, and working closely with managers and staff across the department.
You will:
You will also have direct line management responsibility for:
You will also have direct line management responsibility for:
You will be accountable for:
Contribution to strategy:
About You
The skills you will bring.
We really need you to have these:
Why?
We need you to bring these skills because our ambition is to deliver services that are consistently excellent, transparent and impactful. Your ability to lead on quality will give our teams the clarity, confidence and support they need to maintain high standards in every aspect of their work.
You will help us move beyond simply meeting targets- to understanding and evidencing what really makes a difference for the people we support. Your insight and expertise will help shape our culture of learning and continuous improvement, where quality is everyone’s responsibility and where we work together to deliver better outcomes.
We would love it if you also had these
Why?
These experiences would give you helpful context for the work we do and the people we support. An understanding of person-centred approaches and the wider employability landscape in Scotland will help you get to grips quickly with our goals and ways of working. Experience in learning and development would also support your role in equipping our staff to deliver quality services.
But if you don’t have these yet, that’s absolutely fine. We’re more interested in your values, your approach, and your ability to grow into the role- so please don’t be put off from applying.
About Us
At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.
We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:
Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.
Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced education and youth work professional to join our growing team at Scran Academy.
This is an exciting opportunity coming at the start of a new phase of development for the organisation as we launch our next 5-year strategy. The role will suit a compassionate, proactive candidate who is passionate about changing young lives through innovative youth-led approaches to education and employment.
We are looking for an experienced leader with a strong background in youth work and education. Candidates will have experience and expertise in implementing processes which drive measurable impact for young people.
The ideal candidate will be:
Following the forthcoming retirement of our current Chief Executive, we are seeking a passionate and dynamic Chief Executive to lead Ayrshire Cancer Support into our next exciting phase. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional who has demonstrable senior leadership, management, diplomatic and collaboration skills, to help shape the future of Ayrshire’s leading cancer support charity.
Working collaboratively with our Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Colleagues, the post-holder will drive our strategy, identifying and prioritising opportunities to sustain and grow income, as well as developing our cancer support services. They will also work collaboratively with colleagues to develop innovative and practical ways to increase turnover and profitability to deliver the required impact.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in income growth, will be commercially astute and able to demonstrate high levels of business acumen, having an excellent understanding of the financial planning requirements of a self-funded charity.
Possessing drive, resilience, ambition and empathy we are seeking someone who will be ‘hands on’ and relish the challenge of providing the very highest levels of support to those affected by cancer in Ayrshire, acting as an ambassador and champion for our charity and our services.
About Us
Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With over 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mental health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has the right to be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life.
About National Programmes
Change Mental Health is the lead partner in the Highlands for the Scottish Government’s Distress Brief Intervention project (DBI). The DBI is a Scotland-wide pilot project, testing a ground-breaking approach to address the emotional and psychological pain experienced by people in distress.
Working in partnership with frontline services, including Police, Ambulance service, Primary Care and mental health teams, the project provides rapid referral to focused, short-term support, with the option of onward referral to longer-term support if required. For further information about DBI and our involvement in the project, head to our website and visit DBI.scot.
As the National Programme lead you will play a significant role in this major, high profile Scottish Government project. Additionally, you will lead on the development of new national programmes/ services and oversee the running of them.
About the Role
As National Programme Lead, you will oversee and lead all Change Mental Health DBI Teams and assist in the development of the DBI programme on behalf of Change Mental Health. You will have responsibility to ensure that our work to support people in distress is delivered to a high standard and within the framework agreed with the Scottish Government and the DBI Programme Board. You will provide visible leadership to staff and be a strong role model and leader in building a positive and supportive culture as part of your role.
You will work closely with senior colleagues in Change Mental Health and in a wide range of statutory and third sector agencies to ensure that the Distress Brief Intervention, and other national programmes of work/ services continue to deliver an innovative service in a compassionate and connected way. With partnership working at the forefront, you will develop the services while working closely with key partners, in liaison with the appropriate Heads of Service and the Director of Services.
The National Programme Lead will work across several areas of Scotland including, but not limited to, Highland, Argyll & Bute, Dumfries and Galloway, Western Isles and CMH National office in Edinburgh.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Personal Specification:
General Duties:
This job profile and list of duties is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements. The line manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements and projects commensurate with the general profile and grade of the post.
Please be aware that it is classed as an offence if you apply for this role and are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to vulnerable adults.
Benefits
This post will be subject to a PVG check for working with Children & Adults.
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.
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.
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 Relationships Scotland Network is the largest provider of family and relationship support in the country. We offer relationship counselling, family mediation and child contact centres through a network of 21 member services across Scotland, which provide face-to-face support to around 15,000 people each year.
We are looking for a motivated and hardworking person to join our Corporate Management Team as Head of Corporate Services. The role is based in our national office in Edinburgh, and will involve a wide range of tasks including managing budgets and finances, overseeing HR processes, and being responsible for building management, including health & safety.
Although the role is office based, we are open to discussing flexible working hours, in particular if shorter working days are needed to fit in with school hours etc. All staff work in the office on Tuesdays when possible.
To find out more about this role and how to apply, please download the application pack.