Dean and Cauvin Young People’s Trust is one of Edinburgh’s oldest and established charities, providing residential group living and community, family and group work support to children, young people and families. We are committed to further developing the Trust as ‘a place of hope’ for care-experienced children, young people and families rooted in our values of Care, Perseverance, Acceptance and Hope. By building strong and caring relationships we #KeepThePromise by providing a scaffolding of love and support around children, young people, and families as they take their first steps towards a confident, positive future.

Role:

This is an opportunity to come and join us in the role of Fostering and Office Administrator based in our St. Johns Road hub. A dual-role position that provides essential administrative support to both the fostering team and the general office operations. This role ensures the smooth functioning of the fostering service while also assisting with broader administrative tasks across the organisation. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, adaptable, and capable of managing a diverse range of responsibilities. The role will suit a dynamic and dedicated individual who will be required to fulfil several operational tasks to ensure the smooth running of the Trust.

The post-holder will work to support the Fostering Manager in all aspects of fostering administration, as well as taking on other administrative duties to support the needs of the management team and Board of Governors, which in turn will help the wider staff team support the children, young people and families supported by the Trust in our residential houses, community flats, fostering service and in the wider community.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is IT literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite – especially Excel, Word and Outlook

• Is efficient and accurate in clerical and administrative office duties

• Has previous experience and proficiency in taking minutes

• Has the ability to prioritise workload and complete tasks in a timely manner

• Has proficiency in both written and spoken English

• Is personable, articulate and efficient when communicating on the phone or face to face

• Has strong organisational skills and ability to multi-task

• Is reliable and has good time management

• Is flexible and has a willingness to undertake other duties

• Will always maintain strict confidentiality

• Has evidence of training/development undertaken and a willingness to undertake training/development in future

• Has well-developed interpersonal skills, working well independently and as part of a small team, and collaborating well with colleagues.

If you are someone who wants to make a difference for children, young people and families and have relevant experience in a fostering and/or administrative role then we want to hear from you.

We are committed to the development of all our staff and the successful applicants will have access to training and development opportunities as well as other employee benefits.

Dean and Cauvin Young People’s Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to become a PVG Scheme member or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made.

We are committed to the development of all our staff and the successful applicants will have access to:

• Regular support and supervision

• Continuous Professional Development

• Training and learning opportunities.

• Discounted access to our holiday caravan

• Our Employee Assistance Scheme

The successful applicant will be required to register with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. The minimum educational requirement for this post is National 5 level qualification (SCQF Level 5) or equivalent in a relevant subject.

Housing Support Fife is a service providing housing support in the Levenmouth, Glenrothes and North East Fife area. Bethany Christian Trust is looking for a support worker to be part of this team. The successful post holder will work as part of a team delivering flexible and creative support to vulnerable people to meet their housing needs and help them maintain their tenancies.

You will have a proven record as a team player with excellent communication skills; you will have experience and knowledge of the service user group and their surrounding issues. We would welcome applicants with lived experience of these issues. Competence in the use of Microsoft office tools is essential. An SVQ 3 in Social Care, Promoting Independence or equivalent as listed by SSSC as appropriate for a ‘Housing Practitioner’ is desirable; the willingness to work towards this is essential.

As Bethany is a Christian organisation, this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with Equality Act 2010. Please note that one reference must be from your church minister or leader to endorse your live and active Christian faith and commitment.

Successful applicants for this post will require membership of the PVG scheme and registration with the SSSC.

An opportunity has arisen for a full-time project worker to join the team at our Kharis Court residential service for young people experiencing homelessness in West Lothian on a fixed-term basis from April 2025 to provide maternity cover for a period of 12 months.

The project provides accommodation to young men and women 16-25 years of age in a four-bed communal living setting and also within single-supported flats. The project is located in Bathgate, West Lothian

You will be involved in the day-to-day running of the unit, ensuring that a 24-hour warden service is in place through the working of shifts (including sleepovers & weekends). You will help to provide emotional and practical support to individuals, enabling them to learn independent living skills through support planning, assessments and key working. A team player with good communication skills, you will have experience and knowledge of our service user group and their surrounding issues.

Competence in the use of Microsoft Office tools is essential. An SVQ 3 in Social Care, Promoting Independence or equivalent as listed by SSSC as appropriate for a ‘Housing Support Worker’ is desirable coupled with the experience of working with vulnerable and homeless people.

As well as the salary noted above, Bethany Christian Trust offers additional benefits such as sleepover allowance, flexible working, pension contributions, annual leave entitlement, and a death-in-service benefit.

As Bethany is a Christian organisation, this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with the Equality Act 2010. Please note that one reference must be from your church minister or leader to endorse your live and active Christian faith and commitment.

Successful applicants for this post will require membership in the PVG scheme and registration with SSSC.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced manager to oversee the day-to-day management of Cruse Scotland South Area, this includes our teams in Edinburgh, The Lothians, The Scottish Borders, Forth Valley and Stirling.

Candidates are required to have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to provide volunteer managerial support, which is often provided from a distance.

Excellent communication skills are essential as the postholder is required to respond effectively to a wide range of enquiries which includes bereaved people. You will be required to establish effective working relationships with a range of Cruse Scotland volunteers and staff, as well as funders and partnership organisations. Experience of volunteer management would be advantageous.

Due to the geographical spread of the role, from time to time the postholder will be required to travel to each of the service bases within South Area; and to other locations within Scotland for meetings and training.

Whilst the role is hybrid, we have an office base in Leith so there will be a regular requirement to have a routine presence in the office.

About the organisation: We are Scotland’s leading bereavement charity who provide bereavement support to anyone in Scotland who needs us. The range of support includes helpline, individual and group counselling support, children and young people’s services, bereavement support and training to workplaces……and so much more! crusescotland.org.uk The services offered to clients are delivered by our volunteer workforce who are trained to professional standards and it’s fair to say that their motivation and commitment is contagious. We value their contributions highly, and ensure an excellent programme ongoing training and connection as well as support and development opportunities for them.

Your new colleagues: Our volunteer workforce of 250 people are located in communities across Scotland, in our North, South, East and West Areas, and are supported by a small but mighty staff team of 22. The staff team comprise a mix of roles and talents, which include the co-ordination of client services, volunteer management and support, training, income generation and governance of the charity. As a staff team of 22 we connect fortnightly to ensure a real sense of community and enjoy good relationships across the team

Feedback from our staff satisfaction survey included:

“I haven't been here long but I can confidently say Cruse Scotland is one of the best organisations I have worked for, both from work and flexibility and overall organisation support from all staff and management”

“I find Cruse Scotland to be a very inclusive organisation with a great ethos, responsive to staff and volunteers”