Established in 2018, Moray Rape Crisis provides specialist therapeutic support, information and advocacy for young people and adults of all genders, aged 11 and over, in the Moray area, who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. We also work directly with young people in schools and youth settings, and with strategic partners, towards preventing sexual violence.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Therapeutic Support Worker to join our team. The postholder will provide trauma-informed therapeutic support, advocacy and group work for survivors of sexual violence in Moray. In particular the post will focus on the provision of therapeutic support for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

For more information about our work with survivors of sexual violence, please visit our website.

This post is funded by the Scottish Government’s Survivors of Childhood Abuse Support Fund until 31 March 2026. We are committed to seeking continuation funding for the post beyond this date.

Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to support people with a recent diagnosis of dementia to live well in their community?

If so, you can be part of a National Team of Post Diagnostic Support Link Workers (PDS Link Workers) providing high-quality, person-centred support to people living with dementia and their families for a minimum of a year following diagnosis in line the Scottish Government’s minimum guarantee.

The aim of the PDS National Service is to enable people to live well with dementia and is centred around Alzheimer Scotland's 5 pillar model so that people move on to a period of supported self- management.

The model includes understanding the illness and coming to terms with the diagnosis, peer support, connecting and maintaining links with their community along with planning for future care and decision making to develop an outcome focused plan to support their future hopes, desires and aspirations.

Supporting our Highland locality, the post will be based within the Community Mental Health Team at Nairn Town & County Hospital, Nairn. Alzheimer Scotland’s PDS Link Workers are required to be effective team workers and have the skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues both within Alzheimer Scotland, the NHS and other stakeholders.

Skills in using digital platforms are essential as we use a blended approach to support people that involve some virtual meetings and on-line groups.

Applicants must hold a recognised relevant professional qualification, have a good understanding of dementia and how it affects people and their families along with excellent communication skills, a warm flexible approach, combined with skills in empathy and relationship building.

In addition, you should have skills and knowledge at the Enhanced Level of the Promoting Excellence Framework or be able to evidence you are working towards its completion.

This post requires a full driving license and access to a car.

Three Sixty is an independent mental health charity based in Ayr supporting people across South Ayrshire. We work to promote mental wellbeing, reduce social isolation, raise awareness of and challenge the stigma and barriers associated with mental health.

To achieve this we provide information, advice and activity based support for people aged 16+, including their families and carers. We engage with communities through our outreach service to develop services that reflect what people need and want.

This is an exciting time to join Three Sixty as we begin work on our ambitious strategy to develop our service, increase our profile, impact and reach so that people feel connected and can develop the tools they need to support their mental wellbeing.

We are looking to recruit x4 Outreach Workers (Fixed Term for 3 years) to support the ongoing development of our outreach service.

Travel throughout South Ayrshire and further will be required.

See Job Description for full details.

At present, there are an estimated 8,464 citizens living with dementia in Edinburgh. Around 300 of these people are under the age of 65 years old.

Would you like to make a difference to the lives of younger people living with dementia in Edinburgh?

Supporting individuals to keep connected to their communities, engage in their interests and hobbies and access peer support, using your own car to help people get around (mileage and expenses are paid).

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

This position requires applicants to be registered with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). And successful candidates are expected to hold or work towards a professional qualification (minimum of SVQ2).

Full driving license and access to a vehicle during working time is essential for this post.