Senior HR Officer
- Full time
- £29,996 – £35,081
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 29th June 2026
- Advertised from 12th June 2026
- 37.5 hours per week
Role
Working as the Senior HR Officer within a busy and dynamic HR team, you will support people managers to build their people capability and give advice and guidance on current or recurring people challenges as well as developing and deploying expertise and advice that helps shape positive change.
Responsibilities & Success Factors:
Reporting to an HR Business Partner, the Senior HR Officer role is a generalist role, however the successful candidate will lead and develop our resourcing strategy, while rising to the challenge of recruiting in a competitive market.
Success in this role includes:
- To lead on the recruitment process in accordance with the Recruitment Policy and Safer Recruitment guidelines.
- Provide HR advice and support to managers on a range of HR issues, such as disciplinary, grievance and absence management.
- To support with HR data management.
- To support with areas of compliance within the organisation
- Support the development of our HR systems.
- Lead on, or working closely with the HR team, on organisational projects aligned to Carr Gomm’s strategic plan.
- Having an awareness of the aims of the organisation and actively working towards supporting these to be achieved through working groups and supportive actions.
- Effective communication within the HR team, wider organisation, external partners and interested parties.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills, including effective use of Office 365 and HRIS platforms to maintain accurate employee records, support reporting requirements and ensure compliant HR service delivery.
What we are looking for…
In our eyes, the best Senior HR Officers are proactive with a logical and organised mind whilst also being focused and flexible in both their outlook and approach. We expect that you will hold a professional HR qualification or be qualified by experience. We are particularly interested in applicants with experience of working in the social care sector.
Application notes
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Top job! Deputy Chief Executive
- Full time
- £88,392
- Hybrid: Scotland wide, National Office in Edinburgh
- Closing 22nd June 2026
Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Deputy Chief Executive will help deliver the organisation’s mission and strategic plan, ensuring safe, responsive, and innovative services shaped around the needs of the people Carr Gomm supports. Working closely with the Executive Team, they will provide strategic leadership, uphold organisational values, and represent Carr Gomm nationally.
The successful candidate will lead with purpose in a values-led organisation passionate about people, partnership, and progress. They will work collaboratively across the sector, supporting Carr Gomm’s ambition to be a bold voice for change and a champion for those too often unheard.
This is a key moment for Carr Gomm. With strong foundations in place and the sector evolving rapidly, the next Deputy Chief Executive will bring a steady hand while looking ahead — responding to change, identifying opportunities, and helping the organisation adapt and grow.
Key priorities include:
- Lead a high-performing, values-led team to deliver strategic priorities
- Direct responsibility for contractual operations
- Champion excellent, person-centred services across all localities
- Contribute to national policy discussions and advocate for change in social care
- Build strong partnerships and raise Carr Gomm’s profile across the sector
- Support new approaches to service design, community development, digital inclusion, and prevention
- Ensure strong financial stewardship and long-term sustainability
The Person
Carr Gomm is seeking an experienced, credible leader who shares their commitment to social justice and inclusive, empowering support. Deputy Chief Executive’s are ambassadors, analytical thinkers, excellent storytellers, and passionate world changers
The ideal candidate will bring senior leadership experience, ideally in the third or public sector, and the ability to work collaboratively and with integrity.
They will be approachable and grounded, with the strategic vision to see what’s next. A strong relationship-builder, they will understand the importance of listening to, learning from, and involving people at every level — from staff and Board members to the people Carr Gomm supports and their communities.
The ideal candidate will bring social care experience, a strong understanding of Scotland’s policy and funding landscape, and the resilience and financial acumen to help shape the future of care in Scotland.
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.
The Head of Corporate Services is a senior strategic leadership role responsible for the effective management and development of the organisation’s corporate functions, with a primary professional lead for finance, accounting and financial governance.
The postholder will ensure strong financial stewardship, robust governance, and high‑quality corporate support that enables safe, effective and sustainable delivery of care and support services. The role plays a critical part in organisational resilience, assurance to the Board, and delivery of the Workforce Excellence and financial sustainability strategies.
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
Specialist Project Worker – Community Contacts (Highland)
- Full time
- £33,295
- Remote: Highlands
- Closing 26th June 2026
As a Specialist Project Worker with Community Contacts, you’ll play a key role in helping people live well in their own homes and communities through Self-Directed Support (SDS).
You’ll support people to understand their options, make informed choices, and have greater control over how their care and support are arranged. Every conversation you have can make a meaningful difference to someone navigating complex systems and life-changing decisions.
This is a rewarding opportunity to empower people to live the life they choose, with the right support around them.
This is a home-based role supporting people across Inverness, Nairn & Ardersier, Badenoch & Strathspey, and Caithness & Sutherland. While much of the support is delivered remotely, you’ll build strong local connections and understanding within your community.
About Us
Community Contacts is an independent Carr Gomm project offering impartial advice, information, and support to people navigating Self-Directed Support (SDS) across Argyll & Bute and Highland.
Since 2013, we’ve supported more than 100,000 people with information, advice, and guidance around Self-Directed Support (SDS), empowering people to understand their rights, identify what matters most to them, and achieve positive outcomes in their daily lives.
Self-Directed Support (SDS) gives people choice and control over how their care and support are arranged, helping them live more independently and in ways that work best for them.
Community Contacts — a helping hand with Self-Directed Support (SDS).
Who We Are Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is compassionate, organised, and motivated by helping people achieve better outcomes through Self-Directed Support (SDS).
You are a skilled communicator who listens carefully, asks thoughtful questions, and speaks clearly with people who may have different levels of understanding or may be in distress. You build positive, respectful relationships with people of all ages, backgrounds, and support needs, creating trust in every interaction.
You’ll work independently while building positive partnerships with local authority teams, health and social care services, and third-sector organisations across Highland communities.
You have strong administrative and organisational skills, are confident using digital systems, and can balance competing priorities while maintaining accurate records and reporting.
In this role, you will:
- Support people to understand and navigate Self-Directed Support (SDS), helping them identify goals, choices, and support options
- Build local partnerships and promote Community Contacts across Highland communities
- Deliver flexible remote support by phone, email, post, and video call
- Use creativity and problem-solving to help people overcome barriers
Impact You Can Make
“I was at a point I didn’t know where to turn..and I thought I’ll go in and ask for advice, I need some help here, I don’t know where to go or what to do. It was the best thing I could have done.” Neila, supported by Community Contacts
This role is about more than providing information, it’s about helping people feel heard, informed, and in control of their lives.
Every day, you’ll support people to make choices that help them live safely and well in their own homes and communities. Through SDS, you’ll empower people to shape support around what matters most to them.
Whether someone needs reassurance, guidance through complex systems, or help understanding their options, your support can make a lasting difference.
Why Join Us
You will be part of a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that invests in its people. You will have opportunities to shape how work is done through specialist working groups and the Futures innovation programme, within an organisation that proudly holds the LGBT Charter for inclusion.
You will also receive:
- 35 days holiday per year, rising to 40 days with service
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
- A Defined Contribution pension scheme, with incremental employer contributions
- Access to the Carr Gomm App ,including free physiotherapy, health coaching, and counselling
- A free Blue Light Card ,giving access to thousands of discounts
- Credit union membership
- Cycle to Work scheme, and more!
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