We are looking for an organised, proactive and talented team member to support our Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies project. This role is home-based but will include travel across the NHS GGC region (expenses will be reimbursed).

About the Role

You will be responsible for delivering face-to-face cot side breastfeeding support to families, both individually and alongside NCT Peer Support volunteers, in the neonatal units throughout the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (GGC) Health Board.

• Support volunteers to assist families within the neonatal wards.

• Provide, as required, informal breastfeeding peer support to mothers in line with the NCT peer support code of conduct and the memorandum of understanding with NHS GGC.

• Support NHS GGC Healthcare Professionals with monitoring and reviewing where appropriate.

• Participate in reflective support with Neonatal Infant Feeding Lead, as required.

• Report any concerns or additional support needs of women to the NCT management team and/or Infant Feeding Lead for referral onto partner agencies as appropriate.

You must have good communication skills and be able to build relationships and create a rapport with a wide range of people easily. This is a large and complex project and covers multiple locations so you must be able to confidently prioritise your own work, be highly organised and able to work independently.

It is essential for this post that you undertake the training to become an NCT Breastfeeding Peer Supporter and Neonatal Peer Supporter. This requires breastfeeding experience of at least 3 months. The training can be undertaken within your working hours.

The role is 12 hours per week and may include occasional evening and weekends.

We are taking positive action to increase diversity throughout our organisation, at all levels, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the parents and families that we support. Click here for more details about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion action.

We are committed to zero discrimination both internally and externally regardless of visible or invisible difference such as sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, religion or belief, gender identity, economic class, marital/civil partnership, family status including single parents, socio-economic background and pregnancy and maternity. We provide reasonable adjustments and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

We welcome and actively encourage applications from all candidates including those from under-represented groups within NCT such as individuals from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people and people with a disability.

The welfare and safety of individuals is at the heart of everything that we do. NCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Barnardo's Highland are looking for a Administrator to work in partnership with Police Scotland and Highland Child Protection Committee under our RISE Highland Service.

The successful candidate will work as part of our Highland Admin team but will be based Predominantly from Police HQ Inverness and additional Police Vetting will need to be carried out. Due to the nature of the post there will be no option for home-working.

The successful candidate will provide administration support under RISE Highland for a multi-agency exploitation team.

Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to March 2026 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible

Pay & Reward Framework

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.

Benefits

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these.

• Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support

Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer

*T&C's apply based on contract

About Barnardo's

At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is reflected in our values and our practice, and we have invested in this area of our work to ensure that we can deliver on our commitments to be an inclusive employer. EDI is a key enabler of our purpose as a charity and we want to ensure that the diversity of our teams is reflective of the communities we serve and that we continue to learn and develop our work with a focus on inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic Communities, candidates who are LGBT+ and Disabled candidates.

Our basis and values

As Project Coordination Assistant you’ll be responsible for administration for a number of fuel poverty related projects that work directly with project delivery partner organisations from within our charity’s membership and the funders of these activities. You will ensure that project reporting is compiled to enable the projects to support low income, vulnerable and fuel poor households in Scotland.

You’ll be curious, driven, impact-focused with attention to detail, passionate about “doing the right thing” and ensuring that Energy Action Scotland continues to be able to delivery it’s key aim of helping vulnerable fuel poor households in Scotland.

Energy Action Scotland secures funds through grants, donations and contracts to help people who are unable to heat and power their homes to a safe standard for their health and wellbeing. Over 1 in 3 households need help, many with underlying health conditions or needs that should mean they are warmer for longer, but this is out of reach for far too many people. Join us and make a difference.

Are you a highly organised, proactive, ambitious Fundraiser? Are you looking for the opportunity to work with a great team?

Home-Start Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire is a local family support charity that works alongside families with babies and young children. Supported by volunteers, we are embedded in our local communities and provide a range of services which support families struggling with the challenges of everyday life.

We are seeking a passionate, creative and experienced Fundraising Manager to join our dynamic team. This newly created role will be crucial in developing and implementing fundraising strategies to support our mission and ensure the financial sustainability of the charity.

As the Fundraising Manager, you will play a pivotal role in securing major funding from trusts, foundations, statutory sources and corporate partners to support the vital work of the charity. You will be responsible for managing and growing our portfolio of funders, ensuring excellent stewardship, and identifying new funding opportunities. You will be part of a small fundraising team which includes a Community Engagement and Fundraising Officer who you will manage.

What we’re looking for:

• At least 3 years’ experience in charity fundraising securing major funding.
• Experience of corporate fundraising and securing business funding.
• Excellent written skills for developing successful proposals and grant applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build and sustain relationships.
• Experience of managing donor relationships and developing new partnerships.
• Proven track record of budget management.

What we offer:

• 25 days holiday per year (plus 12 days public holiday) pro rata.
• 8% employer contribution to a workplace pension scheme.
• Flexible working hours with the ability to work between home and the office. (Based in Netherton, near Anniesland).
• A positive, supportive environment and learning opportunities.
• The chance to be part of a great team.