At The Brock, we are more than just a garden centre – we’re a thriving community rooted in purpose. Our mission is to provide a welcoming, supportive space for people with chronic mental health conditions, using nature, routine, and meaning full activities as tools for stabilization, recovery and empowerment. We are based in a boutique garden centre in Broxburn, which includes the community Mind Garden, wood workshop and craft room, where we offer oppertunities in horticulture, woodwork, garden maintenance, a variety of crafts, landscaping projects and outings.

We have secured 3-year funding to develop our second base – Boarwood in Bathgate – and we’re excited to be recruiting for two key roles that will help shape the future of this growing project.

We’re looking for a dynamic pro-active person who’s excited to play a hands-on role in both launching Boarwood and supporting the development of our wider organisation. As Assistant Manager, you’ll oversee the setup and operations at Boarwood whilst also contributing to the running and strategic growth of the full organisation.

Your role will include:

- Overseeing and leading the development of Boarwood

- Assisting with organizational coordination, systems and strategy

- Supporting team members and volunteers across both sites as needed

- Helping embed sustainable, inclusive business practices

What we’re looking for;

- Experience in retail, horticulture or small business/social enterprise management

- Excellent organizational and leadership skills

- A passion for social impact and mental health inclusion

- A collaborative, growth-focused mindset

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A meaningful, values-led workplace
• A supportive, purpose-riven team
• Opportunities for growth, professional development and career progression
• The chance to shape something from the ground up and make a real impact
• 38 days annual leave per year, inclusive of public holidays
• Access to the Employee Assistance Scheme for you and your immediate family
• Staff discounts in the Garden Centre
• Exclusive employee discounts and offers through Bright Exchange

Help us grow a place where people – and plants – can truly thrive

We are recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Young Carers Pathways Coordinator, to lead the delivery of a vital mentoring initiative supporting young carers aged 12-20 across Aberdeen.

About the role:

The Pathways Coordinator will work at the heart of a collaborative effort between MCR Pathways, the Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership, and all members of the Carers Strategy Implementation Group to identify, engage and empower young carers, particularly those currently hidden from formal support. Through strong partnerships, trauma-informed practice and community-based outreach, the Coordinator will build trusted relationships with young carers, facilitate group and one-to-one sessions and support consistent, life-changing mentor matches that help young people thrive emotionally, socially, and in their education and future pathways.

Key responsibilities:

• Adapt and test the MCR mentoring model for young carers outside of school settings, developing clear methods, structures, and protocols based on a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach.
• Identify, connect with and build trusted relationships with young carers and their families, while also developing and growing new relationships with private, voluntary and statutory organisations to establish effective referral routes.
• Plan and deliver the mentoring programme, customising it to meet young carers' needs and clearly documenting what works and what doesn't.
• Undertake stakeholder engagement activities to develop non-stigmatised referral methods, manage incoming referrals and provide pastoral support to young carers.
• Drive mentor recruitment, deliver effective inductions and core mentor training, and provide ongoing support and development to mentors.
• Maintain accurate programme and quality assurance records, including data on MCR's database and contribute to performance reports and case studies.
• Proactively contribute to securing key performance targets, feed back programme improvement strategies and participate in team and training meetings.

About you:

• Exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships with young people, education colleagues, volunteer mentors, key partners and local employers
• Awareness and understanding of the principles of safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults
• Ability and confidence to present programme information and deliver prepared training sessions to groups
• Ability to work well on own initiative, as part of a team and on a flexible basis in response to young person and organisational need
• An understanding of the challenges and barriers that care-experienced and/or vulnerable young people and young adults may encounter
• Experience or a knowledge of processes to document and evidence good practice and positive outcomes.

You may have experience as a Youth, Community or Advice Worker. You will be an empathetic person who is open minded, non-judgemental, resilient and who is driven to improve outcomes for care experienced and other vulnerable young people.

About MCR Pathways:

MCR Pathways is an award-winning charity established in Glasgow in 2007. Our mentoring programme is now delivered in schools across the whole of Scotland. Our passionate team is dedicated to helping the most vulnerable young people gain self-confidence, identify their skills and recognise and fulfil their potential. Our vision is for all young people to experience equality of education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances. Our in-school mentoring has profound impacts on school pupils in their confidence, wellbeing, achievement and post-school progression.

We are thrilled to be working with Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership and the Carers Strategy Implementation Group on this new initiative focusing on matching young carers with mentors. MCR Mentors are volunteers who make and experience a life-changing difference. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who love what they do and enjoy working with each other. We model our values and many of us are also mentors ourselves.

Benefits of working for MCR Pathways include: 33 days annual leave in first year rising to 38 days from 2nd year of employment, additional day off for your birthday, Living Pensions Employer, Life Assurance - 4 x salary.

Spartans Community Foundation is a charity and social enterprise in North Edinburgh. We aspire to be a valued organisation that helps to improve the quality of people’s lives in a meaningful way, with love, compassion and dignity at the heart of our approach. We are Here for Good.”

“We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Insight & Engagement Manager to join our Senior Management Team here at the Foundation. We are seeking a dynamic and purpose-driven Insight and Engagement Manager to help us tell our story, measure our difference, and deepen our connection with the communities we serve. This is a newly created role that sits at the heart of Spartans Community Foundation’s future. As our Insight and Engagement Manager, you will shape how we measure our social value and impact, communicate our successes, and strengthen relationships with stakeholders, from local residents to funders and national partners.”

“With your expertise and skills, we will better demonstrate and deliver impact, unlock new opportunities and engage more people in our journey. You will help us be “here for good”.

L’Arche is a worldwide federation of more than 150 Communities, where people with and without learning disabilities share life. In the UK, there are 11 L'Arche Communities, spread across England, Scotland and Wales.

Our core mission is not just to provide excellent social care for people with learning disabilities, but to be a diverse and supportive community as well, where everyone finds their place and lives their life to the full.

Our care and support workers have a key part to play in realising that mission.

As a Locality Manager, you will be supported by a Depute House Leader to lead a team of assistants to provide excellent relational care and support.

2025 Care Inspector Report.

We recently had our annual care inspection and the following was areas scored a Very Good.

• How well do we support people's wellbeing? 5 - Very Good
• How good is our staff team? 5 - Very Good
• How well is our care and support planned? 5 - Very Good

Will you bring your skills, experience and values to support our vision for a more human society? If our vision resonates with you, and you can support someone with a learning disability we would love to hear from you.

So, if that vision resonates with you, and you can support someone with a learning disability - or would like to learn - we would love to hear from you.