Are you passionate about helping people to live a better life? Do you want to work for a charity where your health and wellbeing matter just as much as the people you support? Do you want to be part of a trauma-informed team where you will be supported to develop creative and flexible ways of working?

At LinkLiving, our values and people are at the heart of everything we do including how we recruit our staff. It is important for us to find people who share our values, which are:

• Empathy (listen to and understand an individual’s needs and circumstances)
• Respect (treat others the way they wish to be treated)
• Integrity (be honest and have strong moral principles)
• Caring (show kindness and concern for others)

LinkLiving is a Scottish health and wellbeing charity that supports people to manage or overcome the effects of negative life experiences (including trauma, mental health challenges, poverty and inequality) so that they can build on their strengths and aspirations in order to live their best possible lives. We support people through a range of models including:

• Personal development and employability programmes
• Self-help coaching
• Supported accommodation
• Care at home
• Housing support
• Befriending
• Social cafes

The Service

The Link Academy team works primarily with people with complex backgrounds. The experiences of these young people often result in low self-esteem and confidence, poor mental health and a pattern of destructive behaviours. Because of this, these young people find it difficult to manage key transitions such as moving into work or training, into a tenancy or leaving care. The service works hard and creatively to maintain the early engagement of participants. By offering mental health and wellbeing programmes, independent living skills and a wide range of qualifications to support their progression, we give young people the tools to better manage their own mental health. Doing so helps them break negative and destructive cycles of behaviour and thinking, with the aim of putting them on the path to having the best life possible. Staff are trained in using a trauma-informed approach to support young people to build confidence, develop resilience and realise their goals for the future.

The Job

The Pause, Think, Grow (Navigating Positive Futures) is a preventive programme which focuses on supporting young people at risk of becoming involved in the criminal justice system through the provision of one-to-one and group-based support. The Development Worker will have a background in criminal justice and will support young people facing issues including youth crime, antisocial behaviour, family breakdown and school-related difficulties, to achieve their goals and aspirations, providing them with practical tools and techniques to overcome the challenges they are facing. We welcome applications from people with lived experience and professional experience.

The Development Workers will also provide support to parents and caregivers, as well as lead a team of peer mentor volunteers (16-24) who will use their own experiences of the criminal justice system to positively influence young people supported through the programme.

About You

You are passionate about supporting young people to overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes, particularly those involved in or affected by the criminal justice system. You will be educated to SCQF Level 7 (HNC or equivalent); however, we actively welcome applicants with relevant lived experience who may not hold formal qualifications, as training and qualifications will be supported within the role. In these cases, you must have demonstrable experience of working with this client group.

You will have a minimum of three years’ professional experience in youth work, including direct experience of working with young people in a criminal justice setting. You are skilled at developing, shaping, and delivering engaging programmes that respond to the current challenges facing young people, using a trauma-informed and relationship-based approach.

You are confident in building positive, trusting relationships with young people and have experience creating or identifying resources for one-to-one work and group delivery, including the effective use of digital tools and resources. You will also have experience of building and sustaining partnerships with a range of stakeholders.

You bring a good understanding of current Scottish policies and the social, economic, and systemic challenges affecting young people and families in Scotland. You are highly organised, with excellent planning skills, and are an effective communicator, confident in both oral presentations and written reporting. A good working knowledge of ICT is essential.

You are a collaborative team player with a flexible, can-do attitude, willing to work across different areas as required. Occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary to support specific training programmes or events, although this sits outside normal delivery hours.

For a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack above.

What’s in it for you?

The benefits of being a LinkLiving employee (subject to the policies and benefit terms and conditions) include:

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards, subject to terms of the scheme
• 35 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus additional 3 days pro rata after 3 years’ service
• opportunity to buy and sell holiday
• enhanced company sick and family friendly pay
• access to paid SVQ qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• funded Disclosure Scotland and Scottish Social Services Council memberships
• defined contribution pension scheme with generous employer contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options
• access to a Salary Exchange car leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme
• life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits
• healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants, and other services
• employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being
• access to purchase annual corporate clothing vouchers
• annual flu vaccination
• access to a credit union savings and borrowing scheme
• cycle to work scheme
• access to discounts on mobile airtime plans and much more!

For a full list of benefits available to employees, please see the following link - linkliving.org.uk/work-with-us

This role is subject to PVG membership under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Individuals who are barred from working with children or protected adults will not be considered for this position. Link will meet the cost of any new PVG scheme membership or membership update.

Victim Support Scotland – Empowering People Affected by Crime

Who We Are

Victim Support Scotland (VSS) provides support and information to people affected by crime and campaigns for victim and witness rights. Regardless of whether a crime has been reported, or when it happened, our services are free, confidential, and tailored to individuals’ needs.

Our vision is that people affected by crime – victims, witnesses, and their families – are treated with dignity and respect and are at the heart of the justice in Scotland. We put victims and witnesses at the heart of everything we do so they are heard, have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed and that we are an effective organisation, that makes a lasting difference. Our mission at Victim Support Scotland is to ensure that those affected by crime receive high quality support that will help them recover from their experiences. We aim to do this by adhering to our own organisational values: Organisational Values

• Victims Are at the Heart of Everything We Do
• We Care
• We Work with Intent
• We Are Ambitious
• We Persevere

Everything we do is driven by our dedication to supporting and empowering victims and witnesses, so they have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed. We are an effective organisation that makes a lasting difference to the people we support, and these values are reflected in the behaviours expected of all staff and volunteers.

VSS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all of our service users and has a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG scheme checks in place to ensure this commitment is met.

What is the role?

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Emergency Assistance Fund Administrator. Working week will be between the following days and hours:

• Monday - Friday between 9am - 5pm

Salary band: £24,479 - £31,239. Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to review - in line with VSS progression arrangements. A higher salary placing will only be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

Primary location: Broadside, 2 Powderhall Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4GB. You will be expected to cover throughout

You will be reporting directly to the Office Manager within the Finance & Estates Team and you will be responsible for providing essential administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth running of the Emergency Assistance Fund. The role will focus on supporting the EAF Coordinator and Locality Managers to ensure the timely purchase and delivery of items and services to applicants. You will support the full process and administration of the fund and undertake any other general office and administrative duties required.

You will bring relevant experience from a similar role, alongside a strong commitment to your own professional development. You will take the lead on procurement for the Emergency Assistance Fund, including ordering items and coordinating delivery and installation where required. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, ensuring timely credit card returns, monitoring stock levels, and arranging replenishment as needed. You will also support the creation and ongoing development of processes, procedures, and documentation for the Fund. Within your areas of responsibility, you will ensure compliance with all relevant policies, including GDPR, and that all transactions and communications are accurately logged for audit and reporting purposes.

In addition, you will provide facilities management support, including delivering all aspects of reception facilities, answering incoming calls and coordinating room bookings and catering for meetings and events as required.

If you are looking for a role with a purpose, where you can really make a difference, we want to hear from you!

What we offer

Holiday

When you work for Victim Support Scotland, your wellbeing is important to us. We offer an enhanced annual leave package of 39 days (pro-rata) holiday. 42 days (pro-rata) from Grade 6 and above.

Pension

Save for the further and join the Standard Life Pension. Your future self will thank you. Our generous employer contribution will help you plan for the future.

Support

Sometimes we all need support and a listening ear. Our free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme can support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. We also offer enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to a credit union.

Discounts

You will have access to our free health cash plan which includes cover for you and your family across a range of benefits, which include, dental cover, access to a virtual GP, counselling, legal support and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail and much more.

Flexibility and development

We are proud of our flexible and inclusive work policies, which help you balance work and life. Supporting employee development is important to us, we offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities.

At Carr Gomm, we are looking for an Administration Officer to join our Dundee service.

This is a varied role within a busy and dynamic service, where you will provide administrative and clerical support, help maintain effective systems and records, and support managers with the day-to-day running of the service.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a keen and enthusiastic individual who can work confidently and accurately, manage competing priorities, and show initiative in a busy office environment.

The role requires a proactive approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships with a range of people. While this post does not involve regular direct support, we are looking for someone with an awareness of the support Carr Gomm delivers and the needs of the people who use our services.

About the role:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will carry out a range of administrative and clerical tasks across the local service. This includes implementing administrative and data collection systems in line with Carr Gomm’s policies and procedures, supporting communication across services, and providing administrative support to managers as required.

You will also support the coordination of training and induction activity, help maintain accurate records and local procedures, and contribute to a well-run office environment, including health and safety and day-to-day enquiries.

Benefits

• 35 days holiday per year, increasing to 40 days with length of service
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
• A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions
• Access to the Carr Gomm App: which includes free physiotherapy, health coaching and counselling
• Free Blue Light Card (giving access to thousands of discounts and promotions)
• Membership of a credit union
• Cycle to work scheme; and more! Staff Benefits for Managers & Office-based

We welcome applications from any candidates already eligible to work in the UK or those that can apply for a visa granting permission to work in the UK (e.g. dependent visas, ancestry etc.) that do not require sponsorship from Carr Gomm. You will be asked to share proof of this prior to receiving any offer of employment. It is currently our policy not to offer sponsorship for prospective candidates.

We are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals who can work well independently in a fast-paced environment to join LinkLiving as a Support Worker within our Edinburgh Young Persons’ Service.

The Job

In this role, you will support young people aged 16 to 25 who are affected by homelessness, trauma, or other life challenges. Some of these young people may face additional difficulties associated with being a New Scot or having a care background. You will manage your own caseload and work flexibly to meet the needs of each individual. Using a person-centred and trauma-informed approach, you will build positive relationships with young people and provide practical, emotional and social support to help them move towards greater independence and achieve their personal goals.

Support will include helping young people to find and sustain suitable accommodation, develop everyday living skills, manage challenges in their lives, build confidence, and take positive steps towards a better future, while working closely with other professionals involved in their lives. Young people may be living in temporary accommodation, sofa surfing, in LinkLiving supported flats, be in permanent accommodation, or have no place to stay. You will work flexibly and creatively to meet their individual needs, offering support in a way that recognises each young person’s strengths, aspirations and potential.

We are looking for someone who shares our values of empathy, respect, integrity and caring, and who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people. Previous experience or formal qualifications are not essential for this role. If you are a good communicator, committed to supporting others, and want to be part of a supportive and trauma-informed team, we would love to hear from you.

The Service

LinkLiving is a Scottish health and wellbeing charity that supports people to manage or overcome the effects of negative life experiences (including trauma, mental health challenges, poverty and inequality) so that they can build on their strengths and aspirations in order to live their best possible lives.

Our Edinburgh Young Persons’ Service provides visiting housing support and supported accommodation for young people aged 16 to 25 across Edinburgh. We are a friendly, supportive team of around 20 people with a wide range of ages and experience, all committed to helping young people achieve their goals. The role is highly rewarding, but it can also be challenging. You will need to be flexible and confident working one-to-one with young people who may find it difficult to trust professionals. No two days are the same, and while you will have the chance to make a real difference, you will also need to work hard to engage the young people on your caseload in the support they need.

What’s in it for you?

The benefits of being a LinkLiving employee (subject to the policies and benefit terms and conditions) include:

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards, subject to terms of the scheme
• 35 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus additional 3 days pro rata after 3 years’ service
• opportunity to buy and sell holiday
• enhanced company sick and family friendly pay
• access to paid SVQ qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• funded Disclosure Scotland and Scottish Social Services Council memberships
• defined contribution pension scheme with generous employer contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options
• access to a Salary Exchange car leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme
• life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits
• healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants, and other services
• employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being
• access to purchase annual corporate clothing vouchers
• annual flu vaccination
• access to a credit union savings and borrowing scheme
• cycle to work scheme
• access to discounts on mobile airtime plans and much more!

For a full list of benefits available to employees, please see the following link - linkliving.org.uk/work-with-us

Successful applicants will be required to apply for registration with SSSC within 3 months of their start date and be registered within 6 months.

This role is subject to PVG membership under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Individuals who are barred from working with children or protected adults will not be considered for this position. Link will meet the cost of any new PVG scheme membership or membership update.