About LGBT Health and Wellbeing

LGBT Health and Wellbeing was established in 2003 to improve the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ people across Scotland.

Today, we are Scotland’s national charity for LGBTQ+ adults, working every day to make sure people have somewhere to turn, somewhere to belong, and somewhere they can be themselves.

We create spaces where LGBTQ+ people can find connection, support and a sense of belonging. We provide services that help people through difficult moments, build confidence and feel less alone. And we use what we learn from our communities to influence the systems, services and decisions that shape our lives.

We are recognised as a trusted and credible voice on LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing, particularly in mental health, trans wellbeing and the experiences of LGBTQ+ elders.

At the heart of everything we do is a simple aim: a Scotland where LGBTQ+ people thrive, no matter who we are.

You can read more about our work and impact in our latest Impact Report.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of the most ambitious pieces of work in our organisation's history.

Thanks to support from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, we're developing Scotland's first LGBTQ+ Inclusive Care Standard - a co-produced framework that will improve how inclusive care is understood, delivered, and experienced across Scotland.

Working alongside LGBTQ+ people with lived experience, care providers, and national partners, you'll lead the development, piloting and implementation of the Standard, helping to create lasting improvements in health and social care while influencing wider policy, practice and systems.

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys bringing people together, building partnerships and creating meaningful change.

You don't need to have developed a national Standard before, but you'll bring experience of leading projects, working collaboratively and turning ambitious ideas into practical action. Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ people and creating a future where inclusive care is the norm, not the exception.

OVERALL PURPOSES OF JOB

The Business Administrator provides administrative and communication support across all Rowan Alba services.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing effective administrative support that ensures the smooth day to-day operation of the business. The Business Administrator coordinates processes, manages information, and supports communication across departments, enabling teams and management to work productively.

Full details available in the job description below.

The Shared Services Support Worker will work across multiple services within one Registration, this may include working in both supported temporary accommodations, settled accommodations, Rapid Access Accommodation and Young Person's Service.

In our temporary supported accommodations, the core purpose of this job is to support people who are experiencing homelessness, to build the skills and support networks they need to prepare them for independent living when they move into their own tenancy.

In our supported settled accommodations, the core purpose is to support people who have experienced homelessness and have complex needs, to give them a secure home for life in a supported environment.

The Shared Services Support Worker will provide housing support, both practical and emotional support to residents using our service that promotes choice, inclusion in community of choice and encourages personal responsibility. They will work with CEC and staff to support people to keep their tenancy, through ‘Letters of Support’ and positive move ons where possible. The Shared Services Support Worker will be an effective team player in a challenging environment and establish and maintain positive professional relationships with a range of external services. The Shared Services Support Worker will also maintain the building protocols such as, fire testing, reporting repairs, checking and reporting on equipment, preparing for PAT, daily cleaning duties and alerting the Service Lead to any concerns or issues arising.

For decades, many children in residential care settings in Scotland were failed by those entrusted to look after them. Under a national scheme, survivors of historical child abuse in care will be able to apply for financial redress payments of up to £100,000, as well as access to an apology and support.

Redress Scotland is the Non-Departmental Public Body responsible for deciding levels of financial redress to be awarded to survivors and, in some cases, next of kin. Redress Scotland is independent of the Scottish Government.

Please ensure that you read the attached guidance note to complete your application. It is also important that the supplementary questions section is completed in full before moving forward as you will not get the opportunity to submit or change your answers.

We are recruiting Panel Support Coordinators to increase our team and support the public body, Redress Scotland. We are looking for skilled, experienced people who are committed to living our values of Dignity, Respect and Compassion. We will offer you training, flexible working and support and you will be part of an inclusive team.

The post benefits from a range of excellent terms and conditions, holidays entitlement, pension and a range of other additional benefits and is completely remote therefore your home address will be your place of work. You will be required to meet in person for learning and development opportunities. It is imperative that the postholder therefore has access to a private work space for work with excellent internet capability for connecting and security in terms of confidentiality due to the nature of our work.

Background

For decades, many children in residential care settings in Scotland were failed by those entrusted to look after them. Under a new national scheme, survivors of historical child abuse in care will be able to apply for financial redress payments of up to £100,000, as well as access to an apology and support

Redress Scotland is the Non-Departmental Public Body responsible for deciding levels of financial redress to be awarded to survivors and, in some cases, next of kin. Redress Scotland is independent of the Scottish Government.

As the organisation grows, we are looking for additional Panel Support Coordinators to work in a dynamic environment, providing vital support to Panel Members. Working as part of a team reporting directly to the Panel Support Manager, the role requires someone who is able to work with others as part of a busy team but is also confident working on their own initiative and who is able to make decisions. The role is one where you have to be organised as no two days are the same and in return you will work in an environment that is supportive and caring where you see your contribution make a difference to survivors and their families every day.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast paced environment and be involved in varied and dynamic work.

Organisation

Redress Scotland is primarily a decision-making body. It will not process applications, provide application support to applicants or arrange payments. In order to make best use of public resources, all administrative aspects of the national scheme will instead be carried out by Scottish Government without impinging on the independence of Redress Scotland’s decision-making.