Top job! Team Leader – Community & Transition Team
- Full time
- £40,124 – £48,559
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 27th April 2026
- Advertised from 2nd April 2026
- 35 hours per week
Role
Be part of a community for young people.
Dean & Cauvin Young People’s Trust is one of Scotland’s oldest children’s charities, rooted in nearly 300 years of care, connection and support. We believe every young person, young parent and baby deserves to grow up safe, loved, respected and with every opportunity to thrive.
Role:
Based in our Wellbeing Hub in West Edinburgh, you will lead a skilled team who provide a range of practical, social and emotional 1:1, group and whole-family support to children, young people and families who have experiences of care to help them:
- Move on from residential living to independent life and living in the community
- Develop healthy relationships, connections and mental wellbeing
- Build confidence, education, skills and training
- Be confident and supportive young parents
Our team work closely with:
- Our residential house teams in North and East Edinburgh to provide additional support to the young people, young parents and babies living alongside us to further develop their social and community connections
- Young people who have lived with us and are now requiring ongoing support in the community or supported living in one of our community Transition flats
- Young people and families from the wider care community and young people in our fostering households who require support.
We work together with families, social work, health services and other colleagues to keep the strengths, aspirations and voice of children, young people and families at the heart of all we do while ensuring their safety and welfare is always maintained.
The Team Leader role is pivotal to this. Tasked with the day-to-day operations of the Community & Transition team, Wellbeing Hub and Transition flats, you are expected to lead, support and supervise a small staff team to create a culture of nurture and community for young people, young parents, babies and families.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and supervise a team delivering trauma informed, developmentally attuned direct practice
- Oversee all Wellbeing Hub activities, ensuring it remains a safe, inclusive relational and engaging environment
- Coordinate referrals, assessments and care planning using GIRFEC and rights based principles
- Strengthen connections between the Hub, residential houses, foster carers and community flats
- Oversee support being delivered to our transition flats and that it aligns with Care Inspectorate guidelines.
- Work with Team Leaders across our services to model integrated, developmentally attuned care
Investing in You
If you are someone who can make a real difference for children, young people and families—and bring experience from social work, youth, community or family support—then we would love to hear from you.
As a Team Leader, you will support our on call rota, including some weekend work, with additional payments provided.
We are deeply committed to investing in our people. You will have access to a wide range of professional development opportunities, including:
- Fully funded SVQ 4 in Social Services (Children & Young People)
- Regular supervision and reflective consultation
- Ongoing training and development aligned with our organisational practice
- Access to Employee Benefit Scheme
- Use of our Caravan in Berwick-Upon-Tweed
Application notes
The successful applicant will be required to register with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). The minimum educational requirement for this post is SCQF Level 9 (or willing to work towards)
To apply please visit our website: deanandcauvin.org.uk/work-with-us/job-opportunities to download and complete the application forms.
Completed forms should be sent to recruitment@deanandcauvin.org.uk by 9:00am, Monday 27th April 2026.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact us at recruitment@deanandcauvin.org.uk.
Schools Worker – Livingston Parish Churches Grouping
- Part time
- £30,274 – £34,224 pro-rata
- On site: Presbytery of Edinburgh and West Lothian
- Closing 24th April 2026
Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.
To assist the Livingston Parish Churches Grouping ministry team in their work with children and young people in the mission of the three churches in the parish grouping across the schools (16 primary schools and four secondary schools) in their parishes.
The successful candidate will be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).
It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.
Top job! Head of Community Services
- Full time
- £38,000 – £40,000
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 6th April 2026
About The Open Door Edinburgh:
The Open Door (Scottish Charity Number SC007315) has provided activities and services for adults at our Morningside hub for over forty years. It remains well-supported by the community and has developed into a high-quality day service for more vulnerable older adults, providing transport and meals during Monday-Friday sessions. We centre care, connection and community at The Open Door and have a dedicated and skilled team of staff and volunteers who keep the service welcoming and enriching for all. Currently a team of eight staff and twenty volunteers support about forty individuals per week.
Purpose of Job
As registered manager, to hold overall responsibility for the organisation, management, review and development of services. To provide strategic leadership, day-to-day management and lead a team of staff and volunteers. To provide exceptional quality care inspectorate registered day care services for older adults as well as other projects to promote community inclusion, following best practice guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic and Operational Duties and Accountability
Lead development and delivery of The Open Door business plan in alignment with our values and charitable objectives.
Set and track performance against agreed key performance indicators.
Deliver and report to existing service level agreements for statutory contracts, tender for future contracts.
Governance: supporting the decision-making processes of the Board of Trustees, including setting agendas and preparing reports; ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, safeguarding and best-practice governance requirements.
Oversee quality assurance processes and lead on impact data reporting.
Oversee the financial health of the organisation to support long-term sustainability. Prepare and monitor budgets, including controlling costs, analysing variances, forecasting and preparing reports.
Manage payroll system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with both UK regulations and organisational policies
Deliver a fundraising strategy including developing and submitting grant applications, reporting on grants.
Manage all back-office administrative functions including IT, cyber-security, health and safety, information management and complaints handling.
People and culture: manage all HR functions, supporting a collaborative culture with high standards of care and opportunities for staff development. Recruitment and management of staff. Recruitment and management of volunteers. Manage organisational changes which arise, centring our values of community and care.
Develop and maintain effective communications and marketing. Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and strengthen local partnerships, acting as an ambassador for The Open Door.
Identify and manage organisational risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation and communication with the Board.
Head of Care Services Duties and Accountability
Act as the Care Inspectorate Registered Manager.
Lead and manage provision of the day service, promoting the wellbeing, rights, equality and diversity of individuals using or working for the service.
Meet regulatory requirements, including planning for inspections, compiling evidence, pursuing quality improvement.
Monitor and manage the quality of the service.
Lead planning process for care or support plans.
Oversee management and continuing professional development of staff team, including maintaining training records.
Act as Lead Safeguarding Officer.
Hold responsibility for monitoring, recording checks and reporting on health and safety standards, including food safety and food hygiene.
Manage transport, including compliance, policy implementation, maintenance and driver management for the Open Door minibus.
Advocate on behalf of members and their carers when appropriate, including making referrals or signposting to relevant sources of support.
This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and will include other duties as directed by the Board of Trustees from time to time.
Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Essential Qualifications:
Eligible to become the Registered Manager with the Care Inspectorate-
Must hold or be in process of obtaining SVQ Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 9 and SVQ 4 Care Services Leadership and Management (SCQF Level 10) or equivalent
[Desirable Qualifications: Degree in relevant health or social care subject]
Essential Knowledge:
Demonstrable experience in a senior management role, preferably in a health, social care or not-for-profit organisation
Experience providing care services to elderly or vulnerable people, including care assessments and applying National Care Standards
Sound financial awareness and experience of managing budgets
Experience of management of a staff team and volunteers
[Desirable knowledge: experience with charity/voluntary sector or fundraising]
Essential skills/abilities:
Strong organisational and administrative skills – able to prioritise and delegate
Proficient IT skills, confident with Office 365
Able to motivate and support staff and volunteers
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Desire to deliver excellent care services with integrity and warmth
[Desirable skills: full, valid UK driving licence]
Benefits:
Holidays: 6 weeks including public holidays
Employer contribution to pension plan
Probation:
The first 6 months of employment shall be a probationary period during which employee suitability for the position and performance will be assessed.
Please note this post is subject to satisfactory PVG check and references.
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
We are looking for a hard working and enthusiastic support worker to join our expanding team. 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. This is a 21 hours per week post with up to 2 sleepovers a week
About the Service
We offer a range of support in Edinburgh working in partnership to build trust to people to live independently and be engaged in communities. We offer supported accommodation in Edinburgh with the goal to Identify personal outcomes and build on skills to support living well and living life together.
We welcome candidates who are eager to develop their skills, gain valuable experience in social care, and thrive in a supportive, learning-focused environment. Previous experience in a support role is desirable but not essential as full training and support will be given.
Most importantly, we are looking for people who share our values, are kind, compassionate, and are committed to creating positive, lasting impact for the people we support
Role and Responsibilities:
- Provide support that positively impacts the person we support’s health and wellbeing
- Contribute and implement support plans
- Be responsible for the delivery of all support and its administration, including personal care, tenancy support, health needs (including assistance with medication), personal development, emotional needs and inclusion.
Essential Skills and Attributes
- Qualified to the level required by the SSSC as a support worker in a housing support service/care at home service, or a willingness to work towards and to successfully complete qualification within the SSSC specified timeframe.
- An energetic, enthusiastic person who would be interested in supporting a young man who lives with autism and learning disability; for whom the service provides 24/7 cover.
- Support is inclusive of indoor and outdoor activities, so a willingness to be outdoors and be fit enough for longer walks would be essential, within the rural community.
- A clean UK driving licence is required in order to take our client to and from activities.
- Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative
- Passion for helping people live independently
- Experience or interest in housing, social care, or community support
- Commitment to the values and mission of Care Support Scotland, and to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion
Desired Skills and Attributes:
- A practice qualification (at least SCQF level 7 or above) recognised by the SSSC, in the category of support workers in a Housing Support Service / Care at Home service, or willingness to work towards this.
- Understanding of benefits and budgeting support
- Previous demonstrable experience working within an adult social care setting
- Understanding of the Care Inspectorate and its purpose
- Understanding of the SSSC and its purpose
- A Positive Behaviour Support, or Trauma Informed Practice qualification or accreditation.
Additional Notes
- Shift work, weekend work/sleepovers 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.
Business Administration Manager
- Full time
- £33,155 – £38,316
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 6th April 2026
Unleash Your Potential: Help us Change Lives?
Because People MatteratTurning Point Scotland, why not join us to reach your full potential.
Our Turning Point Scotland Service inEdinburghare looking for an enthusiastic and dynamicBusiness Administration Manager, who is motivated to work as part of our thriving and diverse team.
Your ability to work on your own initiative, manage and prioritise a busy work schedule and demonstrate attention to detail is essential. Along with your excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and experience of working in a proactive and flexible way you will support our team in delivering the highest standard of Care and Support in our Edinburgh Visiting Homelessness Service.
If this is, you then join us as ourBusiness Administration Manager.
Edinburgh Visiting Housing Support Service
Turning Point Scotland is the biggest provider of services to people experiencing or at risk of Homelessness across Scotland, delivering support to around 2000 individuals on any given day, 4500 per year.
We believe that in many cases, Homelessness is entirely preventable. Where Homelessness is not or cannot be, prevented the experience should be brief and non-recurring.
We provide support to people who are;
- Experiencing Homelessness
- At risk of Homelessness; and / or
- Need some support to protect their home
Our Edinburgh Visiting Housing Support Service provides Housing Support to people who are at risk of becoming homeless, who are homeless or who have recently experienced homelessness to move to or keep settled accommodation and gain independent living skills.
The support we provide is always person centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.
Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.
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