What does ‘emotional health and wellbeing’ mean to you? What do you think it could mean for young people?

About the service

Cyrenians’ Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution (SCCR) is a National Resource Centre for best practice in conflict resolution, mediation and early intervention work with a particular focus on young people and families. Our award-winning digital resources, free training and events improve understanding of conflict and emotional needs, to transform relationships and lives.

About the role

The Emotional Health and Wellbeing Lead will ensure that the SCCR continues to evolve and extend its reach. Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Engage with young people to review and develop our services, ensuring their voices are heard
• Deliver workshops and presentations, and contribute to our range of digital resources
• Maintain and develop working relationships with schools and other youth organisations
• Monitor and report on the progress of our work

About you

We are seeking a committed and self-motivated individual with experience in conflict resolution, research, psychology and creative practices. You should be able to demonstrate the ability to work under your own initiative, while also working in a team environment. You should also have:

• Experience of engaging with children and young people
• Excellent IT and communication skills, including developing inclusive training material
• Able to demonstrate our values of compassion, respect, integrity, and innovation in the work that you do.

How we will support you

You’ll be part of a small team, led by a supportive manager. There will be opportunities for you to learn and develop, while sharing your skills and experiences. You will have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.

About us

At Cyrenians we tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness by taking a Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention. We take a values-led and relationships-based approach to delivering all our services.

You can find out more about our impact and our values online.

Join our mission to end youth homelessness in Scotland!

For over 30 years, we have been dedicated to preventing youth homelessness and supporting young people in building better futures.

We are looking for a psychotherapist, allied health professional, and/or counsellor to join our team. The Health and Wellbeing Worker will be based within the Youth Development Team but will work with other teams in the organisation.

The Health and Wellbeing Worker will use a person-centred approach with young people to build trust and enable them to improve outcomes with a focus on:

• Mental and emotional health, self-esteem, and confidence
• Relationships, boundaries, and safety

The Health and Wellbeing Worker will work with young people within a psychotherapeutic role in one-to-one support and group work. Where appropriate they will support young people to gain additional support from statutory services.

Do you have experience of supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced, high-profile environment? Are you highly organised, proactive and confident managing complex diaries, high-level communications, and senior stakeholder relationships? If so, join as the Executive Assistant to the Director of Shelter Scotland, and you’ll play a vital role in keeping our leadership team running smoothly.

About the role

The Executive Assistant (EA) is responsible for the efficient running of the Director’s office and for providing executive support for the Directorate Leadership Team. The EA also provides full secretariat support for the Shelter Scotland Committee and ensures effective communication between the Directors of Shelter, the 6 Directorate Leadership Teams and with the Shelter Executive Leadership Team.

Role specifics

We are looking for a highly organised and discreet individual to provide executive-level support to the Director and Assistant Directors of Shelter Scotland, as well as wider senior management. You will manage the Director’s office, coordinate a busy diary, handle confidential communications, and act as a key point of contact both internally and externally. You will also provide secretariat support to the Shelter Scotland Committee, ensuring smooth planning and delivery of meetings, agendas, and follow-up actions. The role involves liaising with internal teams such as Media and Policy Advocacy, supporting internal communications, managing documentation and systems (including SharePoint), and offering project and administrative support across the leadership team. A proactive approach, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and experience of working in a fast-paced environment are essential.

About the candidate

We’re seeking someone who:

• Has experience supporting a CEO or senior executive
• Is confident managing complex diaries, inboxes, and priorities
• Has experience liaising with government politicians, philanthropists, and Media
• Has experience supporting a committee
• Is proactive, adaptable, and unflappable under pressure
• Communicates clearly and professionally
• Has excellent attention to detail and can work independently
• Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team

The Directorate Leadership Team (DLT) comprises the Director and the 2 Assistant Directors and meets fortnightly, ensuring oversight of all aspects of the development and delivery of Shelter Scotland’s plans.

Fife Alcohol Support Service is dedicated to enhancing community well-being by delivering vital support and resources to individuals impacted by substance and alcohol-related issues. We are committed to establishing a comprehensive training department designed to strengthen expertise and skills through tailored educational solutions, benefiting both our internal team and external partners.

Main duties/responsibility:

We are looking for a friendly, organised and proactive individual to become the first point of contact for staff, volunteers and visitors to our premises. This key role will ensure everyone receives a warm and professional welcome and will provide essential administrative support to the CEO, our counselling service, and the wider team.

Reception and Front of House Duties:

• Act as the first point of contact for all staff, volunteers and visitors to the building.
• Ensure all visitors sign in and out, adhering to our safeguarding and health & safety procedures.
• Manage incoming calls, emails and post, directing enquiries appropriately.
• Maintain a tidy and welcoming reception area.

Administrative Support to CEO:

• Support the CEO with diary management, meeting preparation, and minute-taking as required.
• Assist with drafting correspondence, organising meetings and managing documents.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Event & Training Coordination:

• Order refreshments, lunches and supplies for meetings, training sessions and events.
• Ensure essential items (e.g. milk, tea/coffee, stationery) are replenished regularly.
• Liaise with external suppliers and venues where necessary.
• Assist with the setup of meeting rooms and event spaces.

Counselling & General Administration:

• Provide administrative cover to the counselling team, including maintaining appointment schedules and accurate client records.
• Update databases, file documents and assist with monitoring and reporting processes.
• Provide general admin cover across the team as required.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a welcoming and professional manner.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Confident with IT, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Previous experience in a receptionist, front-of-house, or administrative support role.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive matters appropriately.
• Proactive, reliable and able to work with minimal supervision.

Desirable:

• Experience in the voluntary, health or social care sector.
• An understanding of counselling or mental health services.
• Experience supporting senior management or executive-level staff.

Our Values and Approach:

• Compassion: We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and empathy.
• Integrity: We act with honesty and transparency in all we do.
• Inclusivity: We welcome and support individuals from all backgrounds.
• Collaboration: We work with partners to enhance service effectiveness.
• Innovation: We embrace new ideas to improve service delivery.
• Accountability: We are committed to delivering measurable outcomes.