Administration Officer
- Full time
- £20,195 – £24,008
- Edinburgh
- Closing 8th November 2021
- Advertised from 22nd October 2021
Role
#BecauseScotlandCares
Turning Point Scotland North East Edinburgh Recovery Services provides recovery focused psychosocial interventions to adults experiencing drug and alcohol-related issues across North East Edinburgh. We work within a hub model with partners, including NHS Lothian, CEC Social Work and other voluntary agencies to ensure individualised packages of care to enable service users to achieve their recovery goals.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team at the Leith Hub 5 Links Place Edinburgh EH6 7EZ. You will be providing the high-quality delivery of 1:1 and group recovery focused interventions to those we support. The services are delivered from our main offices and on an outreach basis in pharmacies GP surgery and at client's home where required.
Please note all staff are expected to be able to work across both Leith and Craigmillar sites when required.
As a busy established recovery hub we are seeking candidates who already have some knowledge of drug and alcohol harm reduction and treatment options and can demonstrate experience working with this client group.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide effective administration support – To:
• Oversee the effective provision of, and perform (where necessary) general reception duties:
• Ensure the maintenance and retention of effective records of all service users and visitors to the Service/department as appropriate.
• Oversee and be responsible for the opening and redirection of incoming and outgoing mail for the service/department, and logging of mail.
• Oversee and be responsible for producing letters, email correspondence, presentations, reports, photocopying, faxing and printing for the service/department.
• Oversee and be responsible for the maintenance of effective filing, archiving and retention systems.
• Devise and oversee office and admin systems in support of functions within the service/department as appropriate.
• Ensure the effective maintenance and ordering of office stationery supplies.
• Oversee and be responsible for the financial transactions of the service/department as appropriate;
• Assist the Service/Department Manager with budget monitoring and management where required.
• Ensure the effective processing of HR, recruitment and payroll information.
• Input data, collate statistics, and produce and analyse reports.
• Be responsible for the effective provision of monthly submissions to Head Office e.g. absence returns, recruitment paperwork, service user data etc.
• Participate in in-service/departmental meetings, prepare paperwork and produce notes/minutes.
• Co-ordinate elements of communications within the service/department.
• Assist with organising events e.g. stakeholder days, fundraising etc.
• Be responsible for organising building maintenance where required.
• Monitor security equipment and instigate any action where required.
• Be responsible for promoting positive team working within the wider admin team.
• Participate in and contribute to the wider Administration Team as required.
• Participate in and contribute to organisational work and purpose on a national or strategic level as required.
• Be responsible for carrying out specific tasks to deadline.
• Work with significant autonomy/independence as required.
• Be responsible for own practice and that of directly managed staff.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Application notes
Please visit our website to apply
Closing date: 8th November 2021.
Careers that care!
Do you have a passion for connecting with people to achieve their goals in life, and enjoy the sense of achievement in empowering vulnerable people?
If so, we have a fabulous Service Manager opportunity for you to join our awesome team, leading our Dumfries & Galloway Learning Disability service. Because People Matter at Turning Point Scotland, why not join us to reach your full potential.
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About the role
As the Registered Manager, you will be an experienced leader leading a team working with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing.
As the Registered Manager you will:
- Maintain the continuing relevance of services to individuals’ needs and purchaser requirements by ongoing planning, monitoring and evaluation.
- Oversee the financial aspects of the service, managing significant budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources and making financial decisions.
- Where a need or an opportunity is identified, lead on the development of new services, support business growth and maintain reputational excellence.
- Comply with governance, law and legislation including local authority compliance, Care Inspectorate (at level 5 and above), SSSC and safeguarding procedures.
- Support the senior management team in the streamlining, promotion and monitoring of quality assurance systems which meets the needs of individual services as well as the overall service delivery in the region.
- Develop, monitor and implement supervision and appraisal systems for staff.
About You
You will have passion and drive to take forward a well-established Service and Team. Be passionate; and committed to the overall aims and objectives of the service and have the belief that people can live fulfilling lives with the right support in place.
You should also have:
- Experience of working with vulnerable people and leading a service delivery team, including managing the provision of a safe operating environment in a relevant context.
- The ability to negotiate with a wide range of internal and external partners and build positive relationships including local authorities and housing associations.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise your own time and workload to meet a number of different and competing tasks in sometimes pressurised environment.
- Social Service and Health Care at level 9 (SCQF) or other speciality/qualification recognised by the SSSC for registration purposes as well as a relevant management qualification.
About the Church of Scotland
The Church of Scotland is a national Church providing ministry, care, witness and service across the whole of Scotland and engaging in other parts of the UK and across the world. It has been a significant part of the life of Scotland for more than 450 years. As well as providing worshipping communities of faith that testify to the truth and relevance of the Christian faith, it also plays a significant part in the community life of Scotland in a variety of ways and adds significantly to its social capital.
The Church of Scotland today works in partnership with others, including churches from around the world, ecumenical partners, interfaith networks, charities and individuals. It engages with Government and civic society, believing that the Good News of Jesus is relevant within the spheres of politics and decision-making, as well as in our local communities and congregations.
Central Services Committee
Providing the support functions to the Church and to the Councils of the Church, the Central Services Committee (CSC) recruit for areas such as Central Properties, Human Resources, IT, Law and Office Management.
Central Services also supports recruitment for the Office of the Assembly Trustees, the Office of the General Assembly, Faith Action Programme, as well as other committees, to provide support in areas of administration, outreach and strategy.
As staff working in the national offices of the Church of Scotland we aim to provide excellent professional services to support the work of the wider Church and its Forums, Committees, Presbyteries and Congregations throughout Scotland, the United Kingdom and across the world.
Our six values, in equal order of importance, are:
Grace - Acting with humility in all our endeavours
Integrity - Acting with honesty, responsibility and accountability
Respect - Valuing others, ensuring inclusiveness and equality
Professionalism - Demonstrating commitment and striving for excellence
Collaboration - Working together to connect and communicate in an open and transparent environment
Innovation - Thinking creatively about building for the future and embracing change
We are committed to each of our six values in all that we do and this informs our attitude to working together.
About the Department
The General Trustees are the property-owning arm of the Church of Scotland. The Trustees have an extensive portfolio of buildings and land throughout Scotland which they manage on behalf of local congregations. The General Trustees are supported by professional staff based in their offices in central Edinburgh, including, surveyors, solicitors, health and safety and fire safety advisors, and a business support team.
Context of the Role
This role will primarily work to provide administrative support across the General Trustees Business Support Team who provide adminsitrative support to the wider General Trustees staff and the Trustees.
The post will work in a hybrid manner, with a maximum of 3 days per working week required in the office and the remainder from home.
Community Connector (Women's Homelessness Support Worker)
- Full time
- £23,643 – £24,111
- On site: Polton EH18 1ED
- Closing 4th January 2026
Care Support Scotland
We are a charity with decades of experience supporting people across Scotland, providing those who need us with support that ranges from Mental Health, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity, Youth and Adult Homelessness and Older People services. Guided by our values of Respect and Compassion, we empower both the people we support and our colleagues to Thrive every day.
Why work with us?
At Care Support Scotland caring isn’t just a job — it’s who we are. Join our dedicated team and help transform lives while growing your own career.
• Pension contributions matched up to 6%
• Financial Flexibility – Access your wages as you earn them with our Earned Wage Access benefit.
• Employee Assistance Programme through HSF
• Contribution to HSF Health Plan – supporting your everyday health needs
• Generous annual leave – 33 days including public holidays, increasing with service
• Supportive absence policies to help when you need time off
• Death in Benefit Cover – 2x annual salary
• Support with funded qualifications
• Career development and progression opportunities
About the Role
We are delighted to offer this 3-year fixed-term post, made possible thanks to National Lottery Fairer Life Chances fund.
Due to the personal nature of the role, this post is restricted to female applicants in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, which permits an occupational requirement for specific genders in such circumstances.
• We are seeking a Community Connector to join our new Women’s Homelessness Service in Midlothian. This is an exciting opportunity to support women who have experienced homelessness and multiple disadvantage.
• Working alongside support workers, the Community Connector will focus on helping women to build recovery capital – their personal resilience, social networks, and community connections. The role brings additional capacity for group work, community engagement, and peer-led activities, complementing the direct support already provided by the team.
• You will support women to set goals, explore their strengths and aspirations, and access opportunities that promote wellbeing, recovery, and inclusion. By co-designing groups and activities, and linking women into local services, volunteering, and community resources, you will play a key part in reducing isolation and repeat homelessness.
Who we are looking for?
• Experience of supporting people facing disadvantage or exclusion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trust, deliver 1:1 support, and facilitate group sessions.
• Understanding of the impact of homelessness and multiple disadvantage on women.
• Compassionate, resilient, and committed to inclusion and empowerment.
• A driver with access to a car is essential for this role.
What You will Do
• Provide 1:1 relational support, using tools such as Outcome Star (Home Star) to set and review goals.
• Facilitate co-designed group activities that promote wellbeing, creativity, and peer support.
• Support women experiencing multiple disadvantage to strengthen their recovery capital.
• Build connections with local partners (e.g. Women’s Aid, recovery networks, community groups) to expand opportunities for women.
• Advocate alongside women to ensure their voices are heard and rights are respected.
• Work in a trauma-informed, gender-responsive, and strengths-based way.
(Experience in women’s services, homelessness, or recovery is desirable but not essential. Lived experience is valued.)
“They helped me through thick and thin. From when I came out of the hospital…they were there for me.” – James, Person Supported by Carr Gomm
Supporting people to live their best lives is at the heart of this role. As Service Manager, you’ll take a leading role in shaping high-quality, person-centred support within our Edinburgh and Lothians services for people living with enduring mental ill health in supported living environments.
Carr Gomm is a leading social care and community development charity working across Scotland. Every week, thousands of people rely on our support to live independently, stay connected to their communities and make choices that matter to them.
Our values of Choice, Control, Interdependence, Respect, Openness & Honesty and Kindness & Compassion shape our work. Joining us means being part of an organisation where every voice matters.
Why This Role Matters
In this Monday-to-Friday role, you will make a meaningful difference for people living with enduring mental ill health by supporting them to achieve their outcomes and live their best lives.
You will create the conditions for good support to happen by guiding and empowering a team of Support Practitioners, so they feel confident, supported and equipped in their work. You ensure support plans and risk assessments remain relevant and person-centred, and you keep day-to-day arrangements running smoothly so people receive consistent, high-quality support.
Above all, your leadership helps create an environment where people feel listened to, respected and able to access the support they need.
“I think Carr Gomm is very good at putting the needs of people at the forefront, and that’s what’s important.” Rab, Person Supported by Carr Gomm
Who We Are Looking For
We’re looking for a compassionate and effective leader who can engage, inspire, and support others. You should have experience in adult social care, excellent communication skills, and a creative approach to problem-solving. You’ll bring:
- Experience in adult social care: You should have an SVQ 4 in Health and Social care, or be willing to work towards this, as well as experience leading or supporting teams in social care, with an understanding of the challenges and opportunities this role brings
- Leadership skills: You’re a supportive leader - approachable, adaptable, and able to empower your team, especially during times of change or challenge
- Problem-solving: Strong critical thinking and the ability to find solutions that make a positive impact on the people we support and your team
- Knowledge of the sector: A solid understanding of the Scottish Social Care sector, including regulatory bodies such as the Care Inspectorate and SSSC
Why Join Carr Gomm?
You’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking organisation that invests in its people. Staff have opportunities to shape how we work through specialist working groups and our Futures innovation programme, and we proudly hold the LGBT Charter for our commitment to inclusion.
You’ll also receive:
- 35 days holiday per year, increasing to 40 days with length of service
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
- A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions
- Access to the Carr Gomm App: which includes free physiotherapy, health coaching and counselling
- Free Blue Light Card (giving access to thousands of discounts and promotions)
- Membership of a credit union
- Cycle to work scheme; and more!
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