Outreach Support Caseworker (Russian, Romanian or Bulgarian speakers)
- Part time
- £26,000 pro-rata
- *Remote/Hybrid - North-East Scotland (Fife, Angus, Perth, Dundee, Stirling & Kinross)
- Closing 14th April 2023
- Advertised from 3rd April 2023
- Circa 15 hours per week to be worked flexibly over 3 to 4 days each week, plus holiday and emergency cover
- 25 days annual leave pro-rata to reflect working hours + 3% employer pension contribution
Role
Are you a support practitioner who is looking to make a positive difference to the fulfilment in the daily lives of workers in your community?
You will be joining an organisation that has been established to provide support to seasonal workers in the agricultural community. As an Outreach Support Worker you will proactively and positively engage with the workers providing support with regards to their working environment and every day lives. You will need to bring experience of casework management and first-hand knowledge of seasonal agricultural work.
The Worker Support Centre (WSC) Scotland is establishing a new outreach service to support seasonal workers from countries spanning Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Macedonia and Tajikistan who are employed in the agricultural sector across farms in NE Scotland.
What we are looking for in our Outreach Support Caseworker:
- An ability to think outside the box, creatively establishing links to relevant communities and groups to access the worker population.
- Experience in providing support and advice to a client group or community either in a volunteering or professional capacity.
- Fluency in English and any two additional languages including Russian, Bulgarian, Moldovan or Romanian is essential; it would be a significant advantage to have the ability to speak Tajik, Uzbek or Kyrgyz, Macedonian or Ukrainian.
- Experience in managing a caseload independently.
- Knowledge of Temporary Migration, Labour and Human Rights.
- An understanding gained through first-hand experience of agricultural working.
- An understanding of, and empathy with, the varying levels of need with housing, health related issues, workplace concerns, and how to signpost people to the right sources of advice and information.
- A positive and empathetic approach that will engender trust and confidence between WSC and the workers with an ability to offer advice and advocacy on their behalf.
- A solution-oriented individual who sees creative ways around challenges.
- Comprehensive I.T. skills and be able to use packages such as Office Outlook, Word and Excel, Internet and database systems and ability to maintain thorough records.
- A valid driving licence.
Main Task and Responsibilities:
- Organise and advertise regular outreach clinics and cultural activities with workers;
- Conduct outreach visits and engage with workers to discuss and document their concerns and offer support;
- Work to build solidarity between workers and to empower workers to seek resolution to workplace concerns;
- Provide high-quality outreach support around housing, debt and employment rights;
- Support workers to navigate support and advice from external agencies;
- Record worker information using advice pro case management software;
- Contribute to and translate information material on worker rights and entitlements and the activities of the WSC;
- Communicate the WSC service through online, telephone and face to face engagement with networks and individuals connected with workers;
- Monitor and respond to email, phone and message enquiries from workers;
- Liaise with external lawyers on legal advice sessions and make appointments for workers to access such advice, attending such appointments where possible.
A Basic Disclosure check, a clean valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle are essential requirements for applicants to this role.
Pre-employment screening will include the necessary right to work in the UK checks as well as reference checks.
*Location:The role is a remote working role with a hybrid combination of home-working and travel to meet with our service users. The role will operate primarily in North-East Scotland with the main work areas being in and around Fife, Angus, Perth, Dundee, Stirling and Kinross.
Application notes
Closing date: 14 April 2023
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Outreach Support Caseworker, please apply now with a copy of your CV together with a supporting statement no longer than one side of A4 outlining your motivation for applying and the skills you can bring to the role. Email your application to jennyageorge@aol.com. If you require any further details please email jennyageorge@aol.com.
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve and actively encourage applications from all groups and communities, as well as from BAME, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.
Community Fundraising and Events Officer
- Part time
- £30,450 pro-rata
- On site: Perth
- Closing 19th January 2026
The Community Fundraising and Events Officer will be responsible for driving income generation to support the growth and sustainability of Trauma Healing Together via community fundraising initiatives. The post-holder will lead on planning, delivering, and evaluating a programme of community events, working creatively to engage individuals, volunteers, groups, and local businesses. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and organised fundraiser to make a tangible difference by generating the vital funds needed to expand our trauma-informed services.
Full job description is available to download below.
ABOUT TRAUMA HEALING TOGETHER
As a charity we work closely with people who have experienced psychological trauma and are living with the symptoms of this. We work in partnership with trauma survivors to improve their quality of life through therapy, training and personal development, shaping future services and the understanding of trauma through research projects. We promote a holistic and multi-faceted approach to treating all types of psychological trauma, prioritising mutual understanding and respect of clients, staff and volunteers. As an organisation we thrive to be transparent, consistent and autonomous. We are looking for a person who shares our values and has skills that can contribute to shape a small growing charity.
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.
Embark on an emotionally rewarding journey and apply today!
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.
Investigations Support Officer (ISO)
- Full time
- £31,514
- On site/Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 23rd January 2026
Are you looking for a meaningful role with a public sector organisation which has a clear purpose, vision and values and which makes a tangible difference to people’s lives in Scotland?
Would you like to contribute to society by supporting the good conduct of people in public life in Scotland?
Do you have highly developed team-working and communications skills alongside a background in supporting a team handling complaints and investigations?
Are you empathetic, respectful, committed to fairness, diversity, equality and inclusion and honest and transparent in your dealings with others? Would you like to join a team of like-minded people and work with an organisation that genuinely cares about the people that come into contact with it and about your welfare and wellbeing? If this is you, we’d love you to apply.
We are ambitious about the future and we are committed to being a great employer and really effective at what we do. We value people and we know that our work matters.
If you’re interested, please read on.
The Investigations Support Officer (ISO) provides integral administrative support to the Standards team. The Standards team consists of Investigating Officers (IOs) who report to the Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) and/or Hearings and Investigations Officer (HIO).
The Commissioner receives complaints about possible breaches of the Code of Conduct for Councillors, the Code of Conduct for MSPs and of Codes of Conduct based on the Model Code for members of public bodies. The Commissioner also deals with complaints covering regulated lobbying.
The IOs are responsible for investigating complaints to a conclusion including carriage of the related administrative duties and all contact with the complainer, respondent, local authority staff, and others involved in a given case. The ISO provides administrative support to the IOs in accomplishing these tasks.
The successful applicant will be experienced and effective case administrators, with relevant professional or regulatory backgrounds, and strong analytical skills. They will also share our values. We act ethically and with empathy; we value people.
It is desirable that the successful candidates will have a track record of working in or with the public sector, particularly with local authorities and/or other public bodies subject to ethical standards regulation.
Our work makes a significant contribution to the good conduct of people in public life in Scotland. Our standards team plays a key role in this so if you are motivated to contribute to society in this way, we’d love to hear from you.
The post is full time, pensionable and based at our offices in Edinburgh, which is currently operating flexibly to accommodate remote, hybrid or office-based working. The flexible working options are set out in our Remote Working Policy.
Please note that the ISO role requires at least 1 day of in office work per week in addition to some travel in connection with investigations-related work, attending external training or networking events, or public hearings.
Starting salary: £31,514 per annum rising to £34,066 per annum after 1 year in post (please note: the starting salary is non-negotiable)
Working hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (35 hours effective from 01 March 2026)
Leave allowance: 25 days increasing to 30 days with 11.5 public holidays
Other benefits include membership of the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
.png){kind=logo}
Ark Support Workers
- Full time or Part time
- up to £24,307
- On site: Within services across Scotland
- Closing 14th August 2026
Ark is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disabilities, mental health issues, dementia and autism.
Ark supports people to live independently in their own homes providing everything from a few hours a week social and life admin support to 24/7 care supporting with personal care, medication, household tasks, attending appointments and leisure activities.
We have lots of opportunities across Scotland for our Support Worker roles. As we provide full training no previous is experience is required.
If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives, then apply now to join our team!
Your main duties will include but not be limited to:
- Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
- Communicate and work well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
- Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
- Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.
Previous experience of the following is an advantage but not essential as Ark will provide full training: Care Worker, Social worker, Home Carer, Case Worker, Care Assistant, Autism Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant , Social Care Worker.
View our job outline, find out what you working week could look like and hear from our current Support Workers on Arks website arkha.org.uk/work-with-us
Why Ark?
- No Previous Experience Required - Ark provide full training so no previous experience is required making our Support Worker roles the perfect place to start your career in Adult Social Care.
- Get a qualification while you work - Ark fully fund your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care which you complete with the support of our in house SVQ team.
- Employee Discounts - Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.
- Career Progression -Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.
- Employee Assistance Program - Arks Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App.
- Contracted hours to suit you-We have Full-time, Part-time and Relief Support Worker roles available at our services throughout Scotland.
In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:
- Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata
- 4% Contributory pension scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Fully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by Ark
Our employees told us in a recent survey that they stay with Ark because they believe in our values, we have supportive managers who continually appreciate their staff and they love making a positive difference in our supported peoples lives, helping them to achieve their dreams.
Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Worker or new to Social Care.
Latest news See more
