Senior Support Worker - Peffer
- Full time
- Sessional
- On site: Edinburgh EH16 4BB
- Closing 5th December 2025
- Advertised from 21st November 2025
- £14.03 - £14.17 per hour
Role
Care Support Scotland
We are a charity with decades of experience supporting people across Scotland, providing those who need us with support that ranges from Mental Health, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity, Youth and Adult Homelessness and Older People services. Guided by our values of Respect and Compassion, we empower both the people we support and our colleagues to Thrive every day.
Why work with us?
At Care Support Scotland caring isn’t just a job — it’s who we are. Join our dedicated team and help transform lives while growing your own career.
• Pension contributions matched up to 6%
• Financial Flexibility – Access your wages as you earn them with our Earned Wage Access benefit.
• Employee Assistance Programme through HSF
• Contribution to HSF Health Plan – supporting your everyday health needs
• Generous annual leave – 33 days including public holidays, increasing with service
• Supportive absence policies to help when you need time off
• Death in Benefit Cover – 2x annual salary
• Support with funded qualifications
• Career development and progression opportunities
Who we are looking for:
The Learning Disability and Neurodiversity team is looking for Senior Support Worker to join our team. The service provides practical and emotional support to adults who have a mental health diagnosis in our visiting support services in Edinburgh. We are looking for a hard working an experienced support worker who is interested in progressing in their career and taking on additional responsibilities, or a senior support worker looking to take on a new challenge. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about a career in social care who wants to gain valuable hands-on experience and enhance their skillset. Above all we want someone that shares in our values. Our mission is to provide positive, life changing support, delivered by inspiring, professional staff.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Apply your knowledge of best practice, codes of practice and current regulations in the social care sector and ensure the provision of a high quality and socially inclusive service
- Manage and co-produce support plans and contribute to support reviews
- Assist Service Managers and Team Leaders with service referrals and staff interviewing & selection procedures
- Take on the role of shift leader in the absence of the Service Manager
- Assist in managing a team of Support Workers by reviewing the delivery of support and ensure staff are following the correct policy and procedures.
Essential experience, qualifications and skills:
- Experience of providing support to people who have experienced homelessness, mental ill health, and drug and alcohol use.
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment which requires a dynamic approach to problem solving.
- SVQ3 in Social Care or willing to work towards.
- SSSC registered or willing to become so.
- Ability to use empathy and relational skills to build positive relationships within our community and with colleagues.
- An understanding of and ability to work within ethical and relational boundaries.
Desired experience, qualifications and skills:
- Experience of working with a range of agencies as a team
- Networking and skills making meaningful connections
- Awareness around Trauma Informed Practice
- ASSIST/Mental Health First Aid trained
- Naloxone trained
- Knowledge and understanding of the causes of homelessness, substance use and mental health including Attachment Theory and Adverse Childhood Experiences.
- Understanding of services that support homelessness, substance use and mental health.
- Experience in line managing a team.
Additional Notes
- Shift work, weekend work may be a requirement of this role.
- PVG scheme membership
- SSSC registration are requirements of this post
- Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.
- We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward if a suitable candidate is identified.
Care Support Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity
Application notes
Treasurer
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- Hybrid: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth and online
- Closing 8th December 2025
Treasurer - Cruse Scotland Bereavement Support
A unique opportunity to contribute your financial expertise to an organisation making a profound difference to bereaved people across Scotland
About the Role:Cruse Scotland is currently seeking a new Trustee to take on the key role of Treasurer who as well as fulfilling the duties of a general Trustee, would undertake the added responsibility of providing strategic oversight of Cruse Scotland’s financial affairs.
The role of Treasurer ensures that effective and appropriate financial measures, controls and procedures are adhered to, and will prepare and present reports to the Board and its Financial and Audit Committee. The Treasurer will work closely with fellow board members in discussing the financial health of the organisation and consider options for ongoing sustainability. The Board meet quarterly as does the Finance and Audit Committee.
About Cruse Scotland:We are Scotland’s leading bereavement charity, providing bereavement support to anyone in Scotland who needs us. Bereavement is often one of the toughest experiences that people will face in their lifetime and for some it can be truly debilitating and completely overwhelming. The range of support we offer includes our Free Bereavement Helpline, GriefChat (instant web-based support), individual and group counselling support, children and young people’s services, training to workplace support and more. See our Get Support section for more information
The most remarkable thing about Cruse Scotland is the fact that our client services are delivered purely by a volunteer workforce - all of whom - are trained to professional standards. It’s fair to say that their motivation and commitment is contagious, and as such, we value their contributions highly.
Our volunteer workforce of 250 people are located in communities across Scotland, and are supported by a staff team of 23, the majority of whom are employed part time. Without our volunteers our organisation simply would not exist. This of course includes the contributions of those who oversee the governance of our charity - our trustees - all of whom are volunteers too. Our trustees comprise a broad range of professions and expertise and are an engaged, committed and friendly bunch. Meet them here: Our People : Cruse Scotland
Next Steps:
For more detail about the role please see the following documents:
- role descriptor (see attached Treasurer Role Descriptor) (pdf)
- OSCR | Guidance and good practice for charity trustees
- Cruse Scotland Annual Accounts 2024-25
- Cruse Scotland Strategy 2022-27
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Parliamentary Officer
- Full time
- £36,454
- Hybrid: Contracted office base: Norton Park, 57 Albion Road Edinburgh. CCPS supports hybrid / flexible working for all staff
- Closing 8th December 2025
About the Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland (CCPS)
CCPS is the voice of not-for-profit social care and support providers in Scotland. Our vision is for people and communities to thrive with the support of a rights-based, sustainable system of social care and support. As a membership organisation, we aim to work collectively to make sure not-for-profit social care providers have the right landscape to deliver the best possible support for people and communities.
About the role
We are recruiting a Parliamentary Officer to help to position us with political stakeholders as a credible, solutions-focused strategic partner in the reform of social care, and support delivery of our wider influencing work.
With a new government in place from May and major changes anticipated in the Scottish political landscape over the coming year, this role will focus on establishing strong relationships and influence for CCPS, prioritising the Scottish Parliament but also engaging in UK or local political spheres where appropriate.
You will be a great communicator and able to draw on demonstrable experience of the national political landscape in Scotland; a detailed understanding of the workings of the Scottish Parliament; and experience of advising on development of effective political influencing strategies.
You’ll be committed to working collaboratively and upholding the values of CCPS in all you do so that we can achieve our vision together. We’ll be committed to developing you and your career in a forward-thinking and supportive organisation.
Community Connector (Women's Homelessness Support Worker)
- Full time
- £23,643 – £24,111
- On site: Polton EH18 1ED
- Closing 5th December 2025
Care Support Scotland
We are a charity with decades of experience supporting people across Scotland, providing those who need us with support that ranges from Mental Health, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity, Youth and Adult Homelessness and Older People services. Guided by our values of Respect and Compassion, we empower both the people we support and our colleagues to Thrive every day.
Why work with us?
At Care Support Scotland caring isn’t just a job — it’s who we are. Join our dedicated team and help transform lives while growing your own career.
• Pension contributions matched up to 6%
• Financial Flexibility – Access your wages as you earn them with our Earned Wage Access benefit.
• Employee Assistance Programme through HSF
• Contribution to HSF Health Plan – supporting your everyday health needs
• Generous annual leave – 33 days including public holidays, increasing with service
• Supportive absence policies to help when you need time off
• Death in Benefit Cover – 2x annual salary
• Support with funded qualifications
• Career development and progression opportunities
About the Role
We are delighted to offer this 3-year fixed-term post, made possible thanks to National Lottery Fairer Life Chances fund.
Due to the personal nature of the role, this post is restricted to female applicants in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, which permits an occupational requirement for specific genders in such circumstances.
• We are seeking a Community Connector to join our new Women’s Homelessness Service in Midlothian. This is an exciting opportunity to support women who have experienced homelessness and multiple disadvantage.
• Working alongside support workers, the Community Connector will focus on helping women to build recovery capital – their personal resilience, social networks, and community connections. The role brings additional capacity for group work, community engagement, and peer-led activities, complementing the direct support already provided by the team.
• You will support women to set goals, explore their strengths and aspirations, and access opportunities that promote wellbeing, recovery, and inclusion. By co-designing groups and activities, and linking women into local services, volunteering, and community resources, you will play a key part in reducing isolation and repeat homelessness.
Who we are looking for?
• Experience of supporting people facing disadvantage or exclusion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trust, deliver 1:1 support, and facilitate group sessions.
• Understanding of the impact of homelessness and multiple disadvantage on women.
• Compassionate, resilient, and committed to inclusion and empowerment.
• A driver with access to a car is essential for this role.
What You will Do
• Provide 1:1 relational support, using tools such as Outcome Star (Home Star) to set and review goals.
• Facilitate co-designed group activities that promote wellbeing, creativity, and peer support.
• Support women experiencing multiple disadvantage to strengthen their recovery capital.
• Build connections with local partners (e.g. Women’s Aid, recovery networks, community groups) to expand opportunities for women.
• Advocate alongside women to ensure their voices are heard and rights are respected.
• Work in a trauma-informed, gender-responsive, and strengths-based way.
(Experience in women’s services, homelessness, or recovery is desirable but not essential. Lived experience is valued.)
Top job! Director of Corporate Services & Governance
- Full time
- £71,400
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 5th December 2025
The Director of Corporate Services & Governance is a business-critical senior leadership role that oversees the delivery of high-quality and efficient services in the areas of Finance & Resources, People & Culture, Shared Services, Digital, Governance & Risk Management.
The Director is responsible for ensuring that the culture across Corporate Services and the wider organisation is based on our values, that distributed leadership is embedded and championed, and that teams are supported to develop and thrive.
The Director ensures the organisation has robust systems and processes in place to support its strategic objectives and to comply with its statutory obligations. They will also lead the development and implementation of strategic plans, policies, and procedures to support the organisation's vision and mission.
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