Communications and Engagement (Freelance Role)
- Part time
- Sessional
- Remote working with travel in the central belt of Scotland
- Closing 21st November 2023
- Advertised from 9th November 2023
- £250-350 a day. Circa 21 hours. Duration: 6 months.
Role
Scottish Child Law Centre (SCLC) description
The Scottish Child Law Centre has been providing free expert legal advice on children’s rights and child law across Scotland for 32 years.
Vision
“For all children and young people growing up in Scotland to have their rights respected, protected, and fulfilled.”
Strategic objectives
Focussing on those who need us most to:
- Deliver free and confidential legal advice to children and young people and those who care for and support them.
- Educate and inform children and young people and those who support them of their rights.
- Influence legal, systemic and policy change using the data and evidence gathered from delivering advice and training.
The Centre is going through an exciting period of transition and over the next two years will be building on our advice provision, including outreach work, and working co-productively alongside those that we exist to support to design services to reach those who need us most.
Purpose of the role:
A communications role is key to the Centre achieving its vision for all children and young people growing up in Scotland to have their rights respected, protected, and fulfilled. Increasing the profile of the Centre and our work will ensure that more people and organisations have knowledge of children’s rights and our services which will help to realise these rights.
Working with children and young people to ensure that our services are being led by those that we exist to serve and empower with the law. Ensuring that we are reaching those who are the most disadvantaged in society and need us most.
Sharing learning and good practice to increase understanding and promote discussions around children’s rights and how they can be respected and protected. Enhancing cross-sectoral and collaborative working and supporting changes to policy and practice.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Setting up a young person’s advisory group.
- Working with the Director to develop a communication strategy.
- Outreach work with children and young people as part of the development of new services.
- Engaging with groups that do not currently access our services to find out the barriers and how these can be addressed.
- Manging the Centre’s social media.
- Exploring different channels for engaging and educating young people on their rights and creating accessible digital content.
Knowledge and experience:
- A proven track record in delivering innovative engagement work with a wide range of people and communities, including children and young people.
- An experienced communications officer with the ability to communicate complex legal information in a clear and simple way to a wide range of people and organisations.
- Experience of managing a variety of social media channels.
- Knowledge and understanding of how to engage children and young people through digital media.
- Excellent people skills with an ability to build positive and productive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
- Monitoring of the communications budget line and that activities are delivered within budget.
- Monitoring and evaluation of communications activities to ensure a cycle of continuous improvement.
Qualifications, skills and personal attributes:
- Highly developed communication skills, written and oral, and an ability to provide complex legal information in a comprehensible way to children, young people and those for whom English is an additional language.
- Ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with a wide range of partner organisations and funders.
- Ability to work independently and on own initiative, taking responsibility for delivering and reporting on set targets.
- Excellent IT skills and organisational skills.
- A flexible approach including ability to attend meetings on an extended or alternative day by arrangement when necessary.
Application notes
Please submit a CV and covering letter to enquiries@sclc.org.uk by Tuesday the 21st of November.
Custody Peer Mentor - Positive Outcomes Project (POP Plus)
- Full time
- £25,773 – £27,938
- Hybrid: Glasgow
- Closing 6th January 2026
Do you believe in second chances? Do you have the energy and commitment it takes to support someone to turn their life around?
We are looking for a dedicated individual to forge strong relationships with people and services across the city of Glasgow. Using a trauma-informed approach you will work with people of all ages and from every walk of life, supporting them in making positive changes. You will work alongside Police Scotland’s POP team and attend custody suites across the city of Glasgow to identify and help those that need support and direction.
You must be a skilled communicator who has an ability to connect with people facing a challenging range of issues. A team player, you will work closely with partners across Glasgow to achieve the right outcomes for those we are supporting. Often the people you encounter will be at a low point in their lives so you must be able to show empathy and forge a connection during that ‘reachable moment’, then back it up with the ability to create strong, trusting relationships which support people to access the help they need.
If people describe you as; level-headed, a listener, compassionate, patient, a great communicator, hard worker, resilient, dedicated, great in a crisis - and you have the energy and commitment to always go the extra mile to support people effectively then we would like to hear from you.
The role demands regular evening weekend work, followed up with community outreach support during the week.
We are looking for individuals who have:
- Direct experience of recovery and/or mental health issues
- Past experience of the Criminal Justice System (Please note that successful candidates will have to go through Police Vetting before being authorised access to Police Scotland Custody Suites).
It would be beneficial for applicants to have a full driving licence and access to a car satisfying the appropriate insurance requirements.
Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme is a requirement for the post.
For further information, please email: mcooke@sacro.org.uk.
FearFree Support Worker
- Full time
- £24,570 – £25,077
- Hybrid: Edinburgh - Remote work plus some face to face (depending on location)
- Closing 31st December 2025
FearFree is the only male and LGBT+ domestic abuse victim support service in Scotland and continues to be recognised as the only person-centred support service in Scotland available for male and LGBT+ victims of domestic abuse. This is particularly important given the steep rise in reported domestic abuse incidents over the recent years.
We are looking for candidates who have experience of working with individuals who have experienced domestic abuse. You must also have experience of working with vulnerable people from diverse backgrounds as well as an excellent understanding of the effects and issues facing those who have experienced domestic abuse. You will need to be an effective communicator, highly organised and have effective casework management skills.
You will work closely with other partners and agencies and be expected to ensure the continued development of good partnership working.
Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme is a requirement this post.
We particularly welcome applicants from the LGBT+ community for this post.
Sacro values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community
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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.
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.
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