Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission they are looking for a Supporter Fundraiser who will proactively engage with supporters, community groups and volunteers in the community.

The Fundraising Manager – Corporates and Philanthropy is responsible for developing and implementing plans to maximise income from corporate partners and individuals with the propensity to donate significant sums. There is huge scope to develop both income streams at Sight Scotland, as this is the first dedicated position covering these income streams.

The primairy focus initially will be on developing corporate partnership income, as there is huge potential for partnerships ranging from transactional right up to transformational. The role supports the organisation’s purpose to make a significant impact on the lives of people living with visual impairment in Scotland by maximising fundraising income to deliver brilliant services and create a positive impact on our ability to deliver for the long term.

This specialist manager role would suit someone who is already operating at a senior fundraiser level, or someone who can demonstrate experience of developing a corporate and/or major donor pipeline, creating operational plans and delivering income.

Compassionate Distress Response Service

Glasgow Association for Mental Health is one of the principal providers of community mental health services in Greater Glasgow. We are commissioned by Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership to deliver a Compassionate Distress Response Service (CDRS) for people in distress who do not require a medical or clinical intervention. We would like to recruit for our Out of Hours Pathway for Emergency Services, First Responders, the Mental Health Assessment Units etc. The OOHs service operates 7 days a week Monday through to Sunday 5pm -2am.

The service operates from our GAMH Head Office, St Andrews by the Green, 33 Turnbull Street, Glasgow G1 5PR

Full Time Equivalent is 37.5 hours per/week: Mon to Sun 5pm – 2am (4 days on

4 days off) 9.38 hours per night).

This post is for 0.5 of 4 days = 2 days on per week

£27,656 per annum (pro rata £13,828 per annum)

Post is up to 31st March 2025 with possible extension.

Key Skills:

Good communication skills to be able to work effectively with referrers and individuals using the service. Compassionate listening, be able to alleviate individual’s feelings of distress. Be highly resourceful in supporting individuals i.e., identifying coping strategies, self-management techniques and onward referral where appropriate. Be confident and competent to apply risk assessment, safety planning, and escalation processes where appropriate. SVQ 3 or equivalent or willingness towards achieving this qualification is essential.

GAMH aims to promote equality of opportunity in service delivery as well as in employment practice. To achieve this, we positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Accordingly, if you have any requirements regarding your application, please contact Laura Middell on 0141 552 5592.

Appointment is subject to receipt of two satisfactory references. All staff will have Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Membership/Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check completed before any client contact commences.

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. Our people work in teams, supporting each other through the challenges and triumphs that happen every day. Our organisation is our people, and the human qualities they bring to their roles.

Centre for Practice Innovation:

The Centre for Practice Innovation is our organisational hub for sharing knowledge and advocating for inclusive practice and societal change. We undertake participatory, practice-focused research and seek to facilitate research activity that is compatible with our organisational values and advances our mission. Our national and international networks and partnerships are developed through the Centre. Additionally, the Centre works to influence policy and legislation that will improve the lives of autistic people in Scotland. At any one time we may be running three or four research projects in collaboration with others. We engage with a range of external stakeholders and undertake evaluation and knowledge exchange activities that draw on our team’s research skills.

The Role:

Under the leadership of the Director of Practice and Innovation, you will coordinate and carry out a range of research activities. You will facilitate the involvement of our supported people and staff in participatory research as co-producers of evidence that will influence good support practice. You will also support collaborations with other organisations and academic partners and will help us to promote research that meaningfully involves and benefits autistic people and their families.

Scottish Autism offers you:

We are proud to offer an extensive benefits package to our colleagues. Find out more HERE

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Joe Long, Director of Practice and Innovation - joseph.long@scottishautism.org

We value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience of autism.