The Presbytery of Lothian and Borders ( Presbytery of Lothian and Borders ) offers an exciting opportunity for someone who is visionary, approachable and passionate about mission and the work of, and reform in, the Church of Scotland and who is willing to help shape Presbytery to best serve God and its communities.

The Presbytery was established on 1 January 2023 when the former Presbyteries of Duns, Jedburgh, Lothian and Melrose and Peebles came together as part of the reform programme established by the General Assembly.

Currently the Presbytery consists of 86 congregations in 57 charges; however as we continue to implement our Mission Planning process this may change. We have developed a set of planning principles in order to bring one cohesive Presbytery plan into being.

The successful candidate will lead a team consisting of a part-time Administrator and a full-time Mission officer as well as working closely with the Buildings Officer appointed by both the Presbytery and the General Trustees. We are seeking an individual who will bring experience of the Church of Scotland, inspirational leadership and flexibility on working practices to respond to the changing needs of our presbytery. The Presbytery Clerk is a key support to those serving in our parishes, such as Ministers, Deacons, MDS, Readers and voluntary office bearers.

The successful candidate will be expected to live within the bounds of the new Presbytery to facilitate an understanding of the needs of the people we serve.

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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

Who we are looking for?

Are you passionate about supporting people to overcome challenges, build stability, and move towards independent living? Do you have experience in social care and a commitment to equality and inclusion? If so, we want to hear from you.

We’re recruiting a Senior Support Worker to lead frontline delivery of personalised, high-quality, and compassionate support to individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. You’ll be part of a dedicated team delivering tenancy support, housing management assistance, and wellbeing services tailored to individual needs.

Eastfield is a high support needs service, supporting people with multiple and complex needs as such as substance use, mental health and physical health. This does not involve any personal care or administering any medication

Role and responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver support plans addressing tenancy sustainment, substance use, mental health, housing needs, and personal development.

• Responsible for coordinating and maintaining staff rotas for their service.

• Work directly with individuals to help them achieve their goals, build life skills, and improve health and wellbeing.

• Act as a keyworker and oversee support delivery, ensuring accurate and professional records.

• Liaise with external partners, including housing teams, healthcare services, and advocacy groups.

• Provide leadership on shift and supervision to support workers in the absence of the Team Leader.

• Promote inclusion, empowerment, and trauma-informed practice in all areas of support.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• A recognised social care qualification at SCQF Level 6 or above.

• Experience working in adult social care, ideally in homelessness, housing support or mental health.

• Confident in report writing, support planning, and using digital systems.

• Understanding of SSSC codes of practice and Care Inspectorate standards.

• Strong values of compassion, dignity, and respect for all.

• Ability to read, speak and write in English at CEFR level B1 or higher.

• Commitment to the values and mission of Care Support Scotland, and to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion

Desired skills and attributes

• Previous social care practitioner (skilled worker) experience,

• Previous supervisory experience

• Previous specialist training experience directly related to the role.

Additional Notes

• Shift work, weekend work may be a requirement of this role.

• PVG scheme membership & SSSC registration are requirements of this post

• Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.

• We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward if a suitable candidate is identified.

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

We are looking for someone to assist the Interim Moderator and Kirk Session to enable us to reach a greater number of people through pastoral care, build on the school’s chaplaincy with the support of other local churches and lead weekly worship. With over 400 people a week using the church building and a chaplaincy reach of 1,300, this post will be able to create new ways of connecting, ensuring that the parish continue to know that we are “alive in our worship and involved in our community”.

This post is also suitable for that of Parish Deacon (please see additional information under Main Duties, Person Specification and Terms and Conditions for candidates wishing to apply for this post as a Deacon).

The successful candidate will be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).

It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

This role is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and committed youth worker to engage with children and young people within a school and church setting, providing spiritual, emotional, and social support. The successful candidate will play a key role in discipleship, community-building, and outreach, helping young people explore and develop their faith within the context of the Church of Scotland.

The successful candidate will be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).

It is essential you have the right to work in the UKbefore applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.