About Upmo

Upmo is an independent Scottish charity founded in 2006 that provides innovative, person-centred support and learning opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and autism. We champion creativity, inclusion, and independence, to support people to gain confidence, develop new skills, and connect with their communities.

Our services are built on strong values; they are Transformative, Community-led, Empowering, Brave and Confident. We strive to live our values in everything we do, and they will feature prominently in our recruitment for this role.

With services across Edinburgh, East Lothian, and Midlothian, we’re proud to be recognised for our creative, flexible approach, and our commitment to improving the lives of the people we exist to serves.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and engaged individual to be a vital part of our student journey. As our Enrolment Manager, you will interface with both external and internal stakeholders on a daily basis. You'll work closely with prospective students and their families or guardians, allied professionals, and our dedicated operational and support staff.

In this key role, you'll enrich and engage students, helping them navigate the exciting activities we offer at Upmo. If you're committed to supporting students and making their journey with us an engaging experience, we want to hear from you!

See the attached job description for the full details of this role.

This role is subject to satisfactory membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme through Disclosure Scotland.

If you would like to know more about Upmo, and the important work we do, please take a look at our website: upmo.org.

Benefits

• A rewarding role with a values-led organisation making a real difference
• Supportive, inclusive culture and a passionate, supportive leadership team
• 5% employer contribution to pension scheme with NOWPensions
• 37 days holiday per year, including Christmas break
• Long service leave of 1 extra day per year from 3 years’ service, up to 1 week
• 3 days annual volunteering leave
• Annual employment anniversary award
• Employee Assistance Programme – inclusive of shopping discounts!
• Edinburgh Leisure CAP gym membership
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Enhanced maternity / paternity leave
• Free on-site parking
• Flexible working

About us

Are you looking to join a team who value staff and who play a valuable part in the contribution of support delivered to vulnerable people? This is a role where you can make a difference!

At Sense Scotland we deliver vital support that makes a real positive impact to vulnerable individuals, and we value the work each staff member provides to ensure key goals are supported for those we care for. Our vision is for the people we support to live meaningful independent lives in a world that supports them to achieve their own ambitions. We do this by committing to our core values in practice and align this to all we do.

We want our colleagues to feel valued and recognised for the life-changing work that they deliver. By joining our team, you'll not only help us achieve the delivery of high-quality care and support, but you’ll also be a key player with supporting and maintaining a developing, high performing and valued workforce.

About the role

The Learning & Development Partner (Safeguarding) will design, develop and deliver safeguarding training, organisational induction sessions and other mandatory learning across Sense Scotland services. The postholder will ensure all learning is aligned with Scottish legislation, regulatory guidance and Sense Scotland’s values, enabling staff to deliver safe and person-centred support.

This role will take lead responsibility for safeguarding training and associated operational learning, in addition to delivering organisational induction training, while contributing to the review and delivery of other mandatory training programmes to meet organisational Learning & Development Plans and regulatory requirements as necessary.

About you

• You will hold a relevant qualification at SCQF level 9 or above, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience.
• You are an experienced learning and development professional with a strong understanding of safeguarding practice within social care. You have experience designing and delivering engaging safeguarding and mandatory training for staff at all levels, using blended learning approaches.
• You have up-to-date knowledge of Scottish safeguarding legislation and guidance and are confident working with managers and operational teams to embed learning into practice and promote a positive safeguarding culture.
• You are organised and reflective, with experience evaluating training impact, maintaining accurate records and supporting audits and inspections.
• You are a confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• You enjoy working collaboratively and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• You are willing to travel to all Sense Scotland services.
• You hold a full, clean UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle for work purposes.

What will make you stand out

• Experience of developing and/or delivering other eLearning or blended learning programmes.
• Knowledge of external requirements (SSSC/Care Inspectorate) and workforce development expectations (desirable)
• Experience working within a charity or third sector organisation.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and neurodiversity-informed learning approached

Sense Scotland work to and are committed to our Core Values. These values are derived from families and enshrine the organisation’s ethos and guide the actions of all staff. Sense Scotland’s values in practice mean:

• To be open and honest
• To recognise individual worth
• To build relationships through trust
• To act on the basis of individual aspirations and needs
• To be accountable for our actions

Working for us

We offer a rewarding role with the opportunity to develop your skills and future career in an enriching environment. Our full list of benefits can be found here.

Please note that we do NOT currently offer visa sponsorship for our vacancies and would therefore ask that you do not apply if you require sponsorship.

Disability Equality Scotland seeks to recruit a passionate, skilled and dedicated new team member - Operations Team Lead.

This is a time of immense challenge, change, renewal, and opportunity. Working with DES, you’ll play a vital role in the future of the organisation, championing the rights for disabled people across Scotland.

The Operations Team Lead will have experience of working in operations, finance, HR, and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Through co-ordinating and providing comprehensive administrative, operational, and financial support, the post holder will ensure that DES operates efficiently, adheres to sound financial practices, and maintains our reputation as a responsible and financially prudent organisation.

They will work across two key areas:

• Office and HR Management
• Finance, budgets, and reporting

This new role would suit someone with administration, HR and finance experience who is naturally very well-organised, able to build strong relationships, enjoys working with lots of partners, and is committed to the equality and participation of disabled people. The successful applicant will also have an eye for detail and be able to quickly respond to new opportunities and challenges.

You’ll be part of the small operations team so you’ll need to be a great communicator, enthusiastic, proactive and willing to be flexible when things change.

Being right at the heart of what we do, you’ll understand how a small charity functions and the importance of strong administrative and financial processes as a backbone to success. You’ll help provide the glue that holds different projects together, enabling it to be greater than the sum of its parts.

From taking minutes at meetings, helping deliver our engagement to our members and to making sure invoices are paid on time - this is a varied and rewarding role and we are looking for someone keen to be a key part of the Scottish Independent Living Movement and get stuck into everything it involves!

For the full job description and person specification of this role please download from information below or contact us on Tel: 0141 370 0968.

If you wish to discuss anything in regard to accessibility or if you require alternative formats, please contact our recruitment team by email at recruitment@disabilityequality.scot or by telephone on 0141 370 0968.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to being disability confident and an employer of choice irrespective of race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, or pregnancy and maternity. The ethical and business case of ensuring that our workforce is representative of wider society is at the heart of what we do. When we are recruiting, disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment.

Join GCIL and Make a Difference!

At the GCIL (Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living), we empower disabled people with the information, skills, and support they need to lead independent lives and participate fully in society.

As a disabled-people-led organisation, we centre lived experience and pride ourselves on delivering high-quality services that make a real impact in our communities. Communication and connection sit at the heart of everything we do.

Why Work With Us?

• Meaningful Impact: Your work will make a tangible difference, helping disabled people of all ages to lead independent, fulfilling lives.

• People-Focused: You’ll spend a significant amount of your time communicating — one-to-one, in groups, in the community, and online. If you love engaging with people, this is the role for you.

• Varied Outreach: From delivering training sessions to hosting workshops, events, and drop-ins, you'll be out in the community building understanding and trust.

• Autonomy and Responsibility: Manage your own caseload and represent GCIL confidently through regular verbal and digital communication.

• Professional Growth: We’ll support your development, including your communication, training delivery, and community engagement skills.

As an Inclusive SDS Development Worker, you will:

• Promote Self-Directed Support (SDS) to service users, carers, professionals, and partner organisations through confident, clear communication.

• Provide information, advice, and signposting — ensuring complex information is explained in a supportive, accessible way.

• Deliver SDS awareness sessions, preparation sessions, workshops, training, and drop-in events (both in person and digitally).

• Build strong, trusting relationships with individuals and communities through consistent outreach and regular communication.

• Support individuals in assessing needs, preparing for SDS assessments, and developing personalised support plans.

• Facilitate and contribute to peer support groups and community asset mapping.

• Plan and deliver training for direct payment recipients and carers, adapting your style to different audiences.

• Collaborate with GCIL teams and HSCP partners, sharing updates, presenting information, and working together to deliver community events.

• Represent GCIL confidently with external stakeholders, partners, and professionals.

• Promote inclusive living options through presentations, outreach visits, and digital communications.

• Manage time and financial resources effectively, following procedures and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

• Maintain accurate client records and ensure compliance with data protection and GCIL policies.

• Collect and report data for monitoring and evaluation purposes.

• Continuously develop personal skills and knowledge through training and feedback.

• Ensure high-quality service delivery and uphold GCIL’s values and standards.

In order to be successful in this role you should have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence engaging with a wide variety of people and communities.

• Experience of providing support and/or delivering training, workshops, or group sessions using a community development approach.

• Experience of providing information, advice, and support in a people-focused environment.

• Good knowledge of Self-Directed Support, particularly Option 1 – Direct Payments.

• An understanding of and commitment to the principles of inclusive living, the social model of disability, and the empowerment of disabled people.

• Strong digital communication skills and a great working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

It would be great if you had:

• Personal experience of self-managing an inclusive living package.

We Actively Welcome Disabled Applicants

As a disabled-people-led organisation, we are especially keen to hear from disabled people, including those with lived experience of navigating support systems or barriers in society.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you have lived experience of disability, we strongly encourage you to apply.

If you need adjustments during the application or interview process, just let us know — we're happy to support you.

We guarantee interviews for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria outlined in the job description.