West Lothian Drug and Alcohol Service is a well-established 3rd sector organisation with a history and reputation for delivering a wide range of effective early interventions and psychological therapies around alcohol and drugs throughout West Lothian as well as providing Young Peoples Services and a Family Support Service.

As part of our Psychological Therapies service we are looking to recruit a skilled worker to provide face to face bereavement counselling and support for young people aged from 12-18 who have experienced the sudden loss of a loved one or friend.

This is a fixed term post until 31 March 2027, funded through The National Lottery Community Fund. The role will mainly involve face to face 1 to 1 working, with some group work interventions across West Lothian in a range of settings. Some evening work and weekend work may be required from time to time.

This post is delivered in person and is not suitable for hybrid or home working. The Service operates from premises at The Almondbank Centre in Craigshill, Livingston.

About CrossReach

At CrossReach, we are proud to support people across Scotland, delivering essential services in care, education, and social support. Our mission is rooted in compassion, dignity, and faith, ensuring we positively impact the lives of those we serve. With a strong commitment to excellence, we are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our team until the end of 2025 and play a vital role in helping us deliver our vision.

The Role

As a Finance Business Partner at CrossReach, you will be at the heart of our mission, providing financial expertise to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of our services. This is a project based role and you will work closely with the Director of Finance & Resources and operational teams, to deliver insights and strategies that enhance financial performance and drive meaningful outcomes for the people and communities we support.

The role is based in the East of Edinburgh, near Joppa, however some travel to services and regional offices across Scotland will be required. We also offer flexible and hybrid working.

About You

You will be a skilled and motivated finance professional with a strong commercial and strategic mindset. Your ability to build relationships and communicate effectively will be key to your success in this role. A successful candidate will hold a professional accounting qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA or possess equivalent experience. They will have proven experience in a finance business partner role or a similar position, ideally within a not-for-profit or care environment. Strong analytical skills are essential, enabling the interpretation of complex financial data and the ability to translate it into actionable insights.

The role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence and advise stakeholders at all levels. Advanced proficiency in financial systems and tools, such as Excel, Sage, or similar software, is crucial. Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate a commitment to CrossReach’s values and a passion for delivering impactful services.

Experience in the third sector or social care as well as knowledge of Scottish financial and regulatory requirements for care services would be advantageous.

What We Offer

At CrossReach, we value our team and the vital role they play in delivering our mission. We offer:

• A supportive and inclusive working environment, grounded in our core values.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and communities across Scotland.

An exciting opportunity has become available to join Families Outside as one of two Business Support Officers. If you are passionate about supporting the work of our team in making a real difference for families impacted by imprisonment, we want to hear from you!

Staff Benefits

• 25 flexible leave days plus 10 public holidays
• 4% matched contribution workplace pension scheme
• Hybrid & flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Laptop and mobile phone for all staff

The Role

Joining a welcoming and friendly team, and working closely with another Business Support colleague, you will be working in a diverse and varied role in a busy and dynamic environment. The Business Support Officer is a pivotal role responsible for coordinating our daily business operations, ensuring that our systems, processes, and procedures are executed efficiently and delivered to quality standards.

This is an important opportunity to provide crucial foundations and support for everything we do in our efforts to support families. As the first point of contact for the organisation, you will represent Families Outside to external stakeholders while also working directly with the Chief Executive, wider staff team, and Board.

About You

We are looking for someone who can work independently as well as part of a team, is organised, is confident using administrative and financial platforms, and has an interest in making a difference for vulnerable or marginalised groups.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have excellent organisational skills
• Can effectively manage their own workload
• Can collaborate with immediate colleagues as well as different teams to support the varying needs of the organisation as required
• Can use a range of administrative, IT, and financial platforms and tools
• Can demonstrate a strong understanding and commitment to our organisational mission and values

About Us

Families Outside is the only national charity in Scotland that works solely to support families affected by imprisonment. Imprisonment can often have a huge impact on the things that matter most to families: money and secure housing, safe and connected relationships at home and in the community, and the emotional health and wellbeing of families. Families Outside is dedicated to providing a range of practical, social, and emotional support to people with someone in prison that are relationship-based, prison-aware, and family-focused.