The Community Development Officer will play a key role in strengthening community engagement, developing activities and services, building partnerships and helping ensure that local people influence the organisation's work and future direction.

The postholder will work directly with residents, volunteers, partner organisations and stakeholders to identify needs, support local ideas and increase opportunities that improve wellbeing, inclusion and community participation while promoting rural development.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference by helping shape services and activities that respond directly to local need. The role will be varied and rewarding. You will build relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds while helping create opportunities that strengthen community connections, reduce barriers and increase participation.

You will have the opportunity to influence positive change and help ensure community voices are at the centre of decision-making.

About WATIF

WATIF is a development trust supporting the rural villages of Woolfords, Auchengray and Tarbrax and the surrounding area. We work to strengthen and develop our communities by leading and supporting projects that respond to local needs and opportunities. Working alongside volunteers, residents and partners, we aim to create positive change and improve quality of life across this rural area.

Our team, based at Loanhead Farm which the Trust purchased in 2023, delivers our Community Action Plan and works closely with local groups, businesses and partner organisations to ensure our activities reflect community priorities.

Find out more about our work and our area at watif.org.uk

No child should face hospital alone

Are you passionate about supporting young people through life’s toughest moments?

We’re looking for a compassionate and creative Young People and family Support Officer to join our Children’s Wellbeing Service and help shape a new approach to wellbeing care in hospital.

If you thrive in emotionally complex environments, love building meaningful relationships, and want to make a real difference to children, young people and families, this could be the role for you.

Some of the things you’ll be doing:

In short, you’ll join a team of Family Support Officers and Youth workers working across the hospital, including oncology, mental health services and long term admissions, offering emotional support, practical help, and a calm, creative space for children, young people and families, bringing our mission to life and ensuring no child faces hospital alone.

More specifically, you’ll:

• Support children and young people experiencing distress and trauma, helping them feel safe, heard and empowered.
• Build strong relationships with families and hospital staff to identify those most in need of support.
• Deliver creative wellbeing activities using evidence-based approaches like the PACE model and ECHC’s bespoke Changemaker and Gamechanger programmes.
• Champion the rights of children and young people, ensuring they feel informed, included and in control throughout their hospital journey.
• Signpost and advocate connecting families with relevant services and speaking up on their behalf when needed.
• Evaluate impact gather data and feedback to help shape the future of our wellbeing services.

Let’s talk about you:

Must haves –

Proven experience supporting children, young people, and families, you're confident working directly with those who need it most.

Strong communicator with excellent listening skills.

Self-starter and team player, you can prioritise effectively, take initiative, and collaborate to meet shared goals.

Resilient and grounded, you stay calm and compassionate, even in emotionally challenging and traumatic situations.

Professional and approachable, you understand the importance of setting and maintaining healthy, respectful boundaries.

Nice to haves –

An understanding of trauma informed approaches, with a compassionate, sensitive response to children and families’ experiences.

Experienced in co-creation, you’ve designed and delivered services in genuine partnership with children, young people, and families, making sure their voices shape the support they receive.

Well connected and informed, you have knowledge of local and national services and know how to guide families toward the help they need.

Detail focused, you’re experienced in keeping accurate records, gathering data to show impact, and using it to inform and improve practice.

Why ECHC?

Working at ECHC is anything but ordinary. This isn’t just a youth work or family support role, it’s a unique opportunity to stand beside children and families during some of their toughest times, and to make a meaningful, lasting difference in their lives.

You’ll join a team of passionate, supportive colleagues who truly believe in our mission and in each other. We’ll trust you to lead with heart, think creatively, and yes, even have fun along the way.

We’ve got bold plans for the future, and we’re looking for someone just as driven and visionary to help grow our Children’s Wellbeing Services and take them to the next level.

Still reading? If you made it this far, we think there’s a strong chance you might be our kind of person. Even if you don’t tick every box, we want to encourage you to introduce yourself. Apply today.

About the Role

Manor Estates Housing Association is seeking to recruit a part-time Retirement Housing Manager to join our busy Housing Management Team.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

·Previous experience of working in a frontline customer based role

·Experience in providing advice and guidance with good organisational and time management skills

• Awareness of health & safety responsibilities
• Experience in coordinating community activities or support older people
• A willingness to work collaboratively as part of a small team
• A positive attitude and the desire to make a difference to our organisation and its tenants or service users

Key Terms and Conditions

• 12.5 days annual leave
• 7.5 days public holidays
• 17.5 hour working week with flexible working arrangements considered
• Contributory pension scheme

Help shape the future of one of Edinburgh's most loved community hubs

The Eric Liddell Community is a thriving care charity and community hub based in the heart of Morningside. Every year, we welcome over 80,000 visitors through our doors, provide specialist support for people living with dementia and unpaid carers, host hundreds of community activities, and generate vital income through our café, room hire, office rentals and community facilities.

We're looking for an experienced and proactive Interim Community Hub Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of our Community Hub while helping us prepare for the future.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining operational leadership with practical problem-solving and improvement. You'll oversee our front desk, café and caretaking teams, ensure our building remains safe and welcoming, and help us identify new ways to maximise the impact, sustainability and income-generating potential of our Hub.

About the role

Reporting to the CEO and working as part of the leadership team, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day operation of our busy Community Hub
• Manage front desk, café and caretaking functions
• Oversee health & safety, facilities management and compliance
• Support room hire, office rental and tenant relationships
• Drive operational improvements and strengthen systems and processes
• Help identify opportunities to increase income and improve the use of our building and spaces
• Lead and support a dedicated team of staff and volunteers
• Contribute to the future development and sustainability of The Eric Liddell Community

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys making things happen, building strong relationships and finding practical solutions that improve both customer experience and organisational performance.

About you

You will bring:

• Experience managing building or venue operations within a community, hospitality, charity or public-facing environment
• Strong facilities management and health & safety knowledge
• Experience leading and motivating teams
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Commercial awareness and a focus on value for money
• Experience managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders, customers, tenants, contractors and volunteers
• A positive, collaborative and approachable leadership style

You'll be someone who enjoys improving systems, spotting opportunities and helping people work together effectively.

Why join us?

This is a chance to play a key role in a respected Edinburgh charity at an exciting point in its development.

You'll be joining an organisation with ambitious plans for the future, a strong reputation for care and community impact, and a commitment to creating a place where no one feels lonely or isolated.

Benefits include:

• 30 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays), pro-rata
• Employer matched pension contribution
• Occupational sick pay
• Death in service benefit
• Flexible working arrangements
• TOIL policy
• 40% discount in Café Connect
• Edinburgh Leisure Community Access Card