Options in Life is a Fife-based charity supporting young adults with autism, learning disabilities, and additional support needs. We deliver a social inclusion and skills development programme through structured weekly activities, helping our service users build confidence, independence, and meaningful connections.

We are seeking a warm, motivated and reliable Support Worker to join our In-House Recreation Programme on a one-day-per-week basis.

The group meets weekly at our Cupar base (10:00am – 4:00pm). There may also be opportunities to work additional ad hoc hours, including evenings or other activity days.

This is a hands-on and rewarding role where you will actively participate in a wide range of activities while supporting young adults to engage, develop skills, and enjoy positive social experiences.

What You’ll Do

You will:

• Support and engage service users in a variety of structured activities, including:
  • Arts and crafts
  • IT sessions
  • Gardening
  • Cooking and baking
  • Light physical activities (e.g. yoga, Zumba, walking)
  • Group discussions and games
• Encourage individuals to try new activities and build confidence
• Promote teamwork, inclusion, and positive peer relationships
• Provide encouragement and appropriate support tailored to individual needs
• Help create a safe, fun and welcoming environment for all participants
• Communicate effectively with families, carers, and other professionals

At the heart of this role is helping individuals have fun, build friendships, and reach their potential.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, or communication needs
• Has a good understanding of autistic spectrum conditions
• Communicates clearly, respectfully and effectively
• Is patient, empathetic, and genuinely caring
• Is enthusiastic and able to take initiative
• Can respond calmly and confidently to unexpected situations
• Works well as part of a team while also showing leadership when needed
• Is reliable, non-judgemental, and committed to person-centred support

Additional Requirements

• This role is subject to an Enhanced PVG check

Our Commitment

Options in Life is committed to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults
• Providing an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment
• Equality, diversity and inclusion in both employment and service delivery

Would you like to help make a genuine difference in someone’s life? Join LCIL and be part of a team that is changing lives every day.

We are currently recruiting a part-time Welfare Advice Officer to join our dedicated and supportive team. If you’re passionate about empowering people and want your work to have meaningful, real-world impact, this is an opportunity to do just that.

At LCIL, we are a user-led organisation committed to supporting Disabled People to live independently in the community of their choice. Everything we do is grounded in inclusion, respect, and collaboration - placing people at the heart of our services.

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of welfare rights, including benefits and entitlements, with the ability to support our service users in accessing appropriate services

• Experience of effectively managing and prioritising a caseload in a similar role, ensuring timely and person-centred support

You will be confident working one-to-one with a diverse range of people, including Disabled people, individuals with long-term health conditions, and unpaid carers.

Following initial training in our Edinburgh office, you will work flexibly across office, home, and outreach settings, supporting service users to access the advice and resources they need to live independently.

Why Join LCIL?

We offer a supportive and flexible working environment, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working patterns

• 25 days annual leave + 10 public holidays (prorated for 0.6 FTE)

• Generous employer pension contribution

• Opportunities for personal and professional development

We want you to feel confident and prepared. That is why all shortlisted candidates will receive interview questions in advance.

We value thoughtful, considered responses and are keen to hear about the full range of skills and experience you can bring. This is your chance to show us what matters and how you can make an impact.

We’re looking for a friendly, motivated person to join our team! You’ll be based in Edinburgh, focusing on recruiting local volunteers to become mentors. You’ll do this by engaging with the local community and building great working relationships with local businesses, public services and other organisations.

You’ll work closely with our Partnerships Manager and local teams to engage with local organisations and people to promote the MCR Pathways programme. Your main goal is to find committed volunteers who will mentor a young person at a local school. This means meeting with them for just one hour a week during term time for at least one year.

Key Responsibilities

• Find and recruit new volunteer mentors by connecting with people and groups in local communities
• Attend events (in person and online) to present to and engage with potential volunteers,
• Clearly explain the charity’s work and the great difference it makes for both young people and mentors. You’ll build positive relationships with potential mentors through meetings and presentations.
• Work with the wider MCR Team, schools and partners to make sure our mentor recruitment efforts are right for each local area.
• Help promote MCR Pathways recruitment campaigns across your local area.
• Keep accurate records of all your activities in our system to track our progress.

About You

• You’re great at building positive relationships with both organisations and individual people.
• You are confident in giving engaging presentations about our work to different groups and individuals.
• You can work well on your own and as a vital part of a team.
• You strongly believe in the potential of young people and act as a positive, committed role model.
• You have good knowledge of the local area, including community groups, employers and local organisations.
• It would be helpful if you have some experience in mentoring, volunteering or working in the charity sector. Most importantly, you should be a “people person”, open-minded and happy talking to large groups as well as having one-to-one chats.

About Us

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 as well as North East and South East England. We are committed to helping the country’s most vulnerable young people gain self-confidence, identify their skills and recognise and fulfil their potential.

Our mission: To connect every young person with a trusted adult mentor, someone who sparks confidence, fuels ambition, and walks beside them as they find their way.

Our vision:MCR Pathways will work until every young person has someone to help them find their way.

You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who love what they do and enjoy working with each other. MCR Pathways’ values are Respect, Communication, Trust and Growth and they inform everything we do.

Benefits include:30 days annual leave in first year rising to 35 days from 2nd year of employment, 3 further days of annual leave between the December and January public holidays, additional day off for your birthday, Employee Assistance Programme, 7% Life Assurance – 4 x salary.

Bethany Christian Trust are looking for a Community Resettlement worker to support up to 10 tenants in the East End of Glasgow. The project provides support to individuals with tenancy sustainment, community engagement and the development of healthy social networks.

We are looking for a candidate who will deliver and continue to develop the service. A significant part of the role will be to facilitate life skills learning, both one-to-one and in a group work setting. This will involve the post holder creating and delivering structured resources as well as signposting on to other relevant support services.

The successful candidate will be organised and proactive with activities as well as maintaining ongoing relationships with our local church partner (Parkhead Nazarene and The Charter) and other organisations across the wider Glasgow area.

As Bethany is a Christian organisation this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with Equality Act 2010. Please note that one reference must be from your church minister or leader to endorse your live and active Christian faith and commitment. Successful applicants for this post will require membership of the PVG scheme.

A driver with their own vehicle is desirable.