Foundation Scotland puts people at the heart of its work. We rely on the expertise, trust and experience we’ve gained in the last 25 years working with communities, philanthropists and companies all over Scotland.

Our people are passionate experts in bringing lasting, positive change to Scotland’s communities. We take great pride in supporting local projects by taking a personal approach to every meeting and decision. We’re in a unique position to fully understand communities’ needs and fund solutions that will make a difference.

Our work is nationwide. We’re working with different industries, funding various projects from renewables to digital, through to arts and heritage. Our people are always challenged and have an opportunity to learn and grow. In short - no two days are the same. Ultimately, our work is highly rewarding, and the best part is seeing the real impact we can make within Scottish communities. If you share our passion for shaping Scotland’s communities' future, think about joining our team.

Background

Throughout 2023 a wide network of grassroots community organisations, local campaigners, funders, local authority leaders and facilitators came together around a vision for a new long-term community fund for Edinburgh. After a period of co-design, learning and fundraising the Regenerative Futures Fund is now entering its operational phase.

Role Overview

Foundation Scotland is excited to invite applications for the role of Participation Lead of the Regenerative Futures Fund. This innovative, ten-year fund aims to tackle the root causes of poverty and racism while contributing to a just green transition in Edinburgh. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and supporting leaders from diverse and marginalised communities.

The Participation Lead will complete the employed project team of three and will work closely with the two Co-Heads, leading participation of local people in both decision-making and in holding those involved accountable.

What We Are Looking For

We’re looking for an inclusive, collaborative and supportive person to work with the two Co-Heads to lead and support participation of local people in decision-making panels for the Regenerative Futures Fund (RFF). This role will be responsible for overseeing participation by local people to make funding decisions and have ongoing involvement in a 10-year programme to address the root causes of poverty and racism while restoring the natural world in Edinburgh.

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and their families? We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Community Wellbeing Support Worker to join our team, providing tailored support to young people and their families to improve their mental health, wellbeing, and overall family functioning.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Service Delivery:

• Build supportive, goal-focused relationships with young people and families, fostering positive mentoring and trust.

• Collaborate with young people and families to identify, record, and address support needs.

• Work with community resources, organizations, and support systems to create sustainable, positive change within families.

• Assess and respond to situations where young people or families may be at risk of harm, escalating and referring cases as needed.

• Provide effective support for young people and families to access universal and specialized services, improving mental health and emotional wellbeing.

• Adopt a whole-family approach, offering practical, social, and emotional support to boost family functioning, wellbeing, and parental confidence.

People:

• Understand the unique mental health needs of each young person and family, identifying any barriers to support and addressing them with empathy and resilience.

• Foster open, trusting, and non-judgmental relationships with young people and families.

• Recognize and celebrate individual strengths, fostering hope and encouraging progress towards health and wellbeing goals.

• Collaborate with teams, including the CAMHS Early Intervention Team and Our Mind Matters Pupil Support Team, to identify children and young people needing more well-being support.

About You:

The ideal candidate will be resilient, empathetic, and have a genuine desire to improve mental health and wellbeing outcomes for young people and their families. You should be comfortable managing emotions, recognizing behavioral challenges, and supporting positive change.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience working with young people and families, particularly in mental health and wellbeing.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to build trust and provide non-judgmental support.

• Ability to work effectively with community resources and support systems.

• Professional resilience when handling sensitive or challenging issues

Foundation Scotland puts people at the heart of its work. We rely on the expertise, trust and experience we’ve gained in the last 25 years working with communities, philanthropists and companies all over Scotland.

Our people are passionate experts in bringing lasting, positive change to Scotland’s communities. We take great pride in supporting local projects by taking a personal approach to every meeting and decision. We’re in a unique position to fully understand communities’ needs and fund solutions that will make a difference.

Our work is nationwide. We’re working with different industries, funding various projects from renewables to digital, through to arts and heritage. Our people are always challenged and have an opportunity to learn and grow. In short - no two days are the same. Ultimately, our work is highly rewarding, and the best part is seeing the real impact we can make within Scottish communities. If you share our passion for shaping Scotland’s communities' future, think about joining our team.

Our Communities Team specialise in supporting renewable energy businesses and communities with the set-up and on-going activities of community benefit arrangements. Our developmental approach and in-depth knowledge of the charitable and community sectors help ensure community benefit opportunities from renewables projects make a real difference.

Foundation Scotland is delighted to have been chosen to host the Local Place Coordinator role, which is the first of its kind in Scotland, moving beyond the core work we have been doing to date.

About this role

East Lammermuir is a rural Community Council area within the Dunbar and East Linton Ward of East Lothian and includes the villages of Innerwick, Oldhamstocks, Spott and Stenton. East Lammermuir looks set to host numerous renewable energy projects over the next 10 years. Multiple energy developers are active in the area and the need for effective coordination between the local community, developers, transmission owners, and East Lothian Council has become critical.

This new role will facilitate collaboration between developers, transmission owners, East Lothian Council, and the East Lammermuir communities. The primary aim of the role is to balance these multiple perspectives, in particular ensuring that community views are appropriately considered at all stages of the development process for energy-related infrastructure proposed or in operation in the area, from the very earliest stages of any planned development proposal.

The role is being funded by SPEN and SSE Renewables for a three-year period in the first instance and is expected to provide learning relevant to other locations where multiple renewables projects and technologies are planned.