Family Support Worker
- Full time
- £25,427
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 27th August 2026
- Advertised from 11th August 2026
- 35hrs per week. Fixed term to 30th April 2027 (may be extended for a further 1+1 years dependent on funding)
- Ref: FSW
Role
GAMH are commissioned by Glasgow Carers Partnership to deliver support to unpaid Carers living within the North East of the city. Our service offers inclusive and holistic support to Carers to help maintain their quality of life and improve their health and wellbeing.
We are seeking a Family Support Worker to join our team in our GAMH North East Carers Service. The primary focus of this post will be to work with unpaid Carers and Young Carers delivering a range of supports that enable Carers to manage their caring responsibilities while maintaining their own health and wellbeing.
As a Family Support Worker you will be providing practical and emotional support working collaboratively with Carers and their families and partner organisations to ensure Carers have access to appropriate information, resources and opportunities.
All applicants must be able to work flexibly; early morning, evening and weekend working may be required.
GAMH aims to promote equality of opportunity in service delivery as well as in employment practice. To achieve this, we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Accordingly, if you have any requirements
regarding your application please contact Laura Middell, Central Resources Director, on 0141 552 5592.
This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update
check. An offer of work with Glasgow Association for Mental Health will be subject to the outcome of this check being satisfactory.
Application notes
If you think you could contribute to our organisation, application packs are available on our website at gamh.org.uk
Click on “Our Work” tab to view current vacancies.
Alternatively, you can request an application pack from: GAMH, St Andrews by the Green, 33 Turnbull Street, Glasgow G1 5PR – Tel: 0141 552 5592.
Closing date for applications for the above post: Thursday 27th August 2026
Operated by Enable Glasgow, Fortune Works is one of Scotland’s largest social enterprises and provides meaningful opportunities for people with a learning disability within Glasgow and surrounding areas. The service combines accessible social and enterprising activities with individualised support for people to make a positive contribution to their community.
We are currently looking for a full time support worker to join our team.
The Support Worker duties will include helping to create, facilitate and maintain positive person-centred activities which support people with a learning disability to play a worthwhile economic role as a valued member of the local community.
The successful candidate will provide a high quality of care and support for service users with a range of learning disabilities and will encourage participation in group activities to support people to gain skills and confidence. The applicant should also have experience of programme planning and review systems. Most importantly they should have a positive and empowering approach to supporting people with learning disabilities.
Benefits
Employee benefits include:
- 33 days leave (including public holidays) rising to 38 days after five years’ service.
- An enhanced pension scheme.
- Free life cover.
- Free access to counselling and wellbeing services.
- Support for training and professional development.
- Consistent working pattern of Monday - Friday, 9am-4pm.
Successful Candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme.
Enable Glasgow strives to apply equal opportunities and diversities principles in all aspects its work.
Fortune Works is part of Enable Glasgow a Charity registered in Scotland No.SC021077. Enable Glasgow is a company Limited by Guarantee No. 250688
The key aspect of the role requires you to be responsible for safely transporting veterans with sight loss, to and from the activity hub in Paisley, Renfrewshire. Our driving team play a huge part in ensuring that the veterans can attend the Activity Hubs and are at times needed to provide support to ensure veterans can access the vehicles.
As the welcoming face of Sight Scotland Veterans, you will often be the first contact the veterans have each day, and as such are an important representative for the organisation. The veterans enjoy chatting with the driving team whilst on the vehicles and a welcoming and friendly personality is an asset. You will work be working in a fun and friendly environment.
What does a day in this role look like?
- You will be responsible for safely transporting veterans in the minibus or car to and from the Activity Hub or other locations, as needed.
- To undertake any driving duties necessary to the functioning of the organisation as agreed with line management.
- To take responsibility for Health & Safety in relation to the minibus or car including ensuring, that all passengers use proper seatbelts / restraints during all journeys and that all passengers are assisted in a safe fashion when boarding / exiting the minibus or car.
- Ensure that the minibus or car is driven with due care and attention following current road traffic legislation.
- Take responsibility for the routine maintenance of the minibus or car, including cleaning the vehicles and ensuring any issues are reported as soon as possible of any problems in relation to the vehicles.
- Ensure all wheelchair clamps are present and functioning in the minibus.
- Any other reasonable driving or ancillary duties that may be needed.
The current duties of the role require a criminal records check or membership of the PVG scheme through Disclosure Scotland.
What is, expected of you within this role?
- By working with a positive and motivated outlook
- Be eligible to drive a minibus (hold a D1 Licence)
- Be a good listener, courteous, tactful.
- Work on your own and as part of a team.
- Can build positive relationships.
- Can adapt to change and respond positively to non-routine situations.
- Demonstrate good problem-solving skills.
- Be flexible and have a patient approach to changing circumstances daily.
- Follow policies and procedures.
- Undertake appropriate training to ensure up to date knowledge and skills.
- Take part in supervision and line management, as agreed according to pieces of work undertaken.
Summary of requirements of the role
Have a clean driving licence
The role will require an adherence to health and safety with regards to routinely checking the fleet to ensure there are no issues, and reporting this to the leadership team.
Be member of PVG scheme following current H&S guidelines.
Participate in all staff training required for the position.
You will wear PPE in accordance with current H&S guidelines.
About us
For more than 230 years we've been supporting and empowering people with sight loss to live fulfilling lives. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved, but we want to do more. We will build on our rich history to create an organisation which is prepared for the future, and ready to respond to the needs of people impacted by vision loss.
Our vision is bold. We want to be at the leading edge of positive societal change by:
- Investing our funds in the support that makes the biggest difference
- Putting our community at the heart of what we do
- Campaigning for change
- Accelerating prevention and treatment of eye conditions
- Fostering a collaborative culture of innovation and learning
We're determined that no-one should face sight loss alone. We're committed to improving, diversifying and growing our services to make sure we can reach many more people with sight loss - when and where they need us.
Our organisational values - Transform, Unite and Thrive - underpin all the work we do at Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans.
Benefits
- Generous employee pension scheme
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Employee assistance programme
- Discounted cinema tickets
- Discounts for carers
Project Manager (Payroll Implementation)
- Full time
- £50,700 – £53,357
- Hybrid: Glasgow, Airdrie, Dundee, Aberdeen, Peterhead, Elgin, Irvine or Galashiels
- Closing 17th August 2026
Project Managers - Ready for your next challenge?
Our new HR & Payroll system is underway and we’re looking for a driven, hands-on Project Manager to take ownership and lead this high-impact transformation for our organisation. If you thrive on complexity, love driving change, and know how to bring people with you, this could be your next move.
What you'll be doing
- Own and deliver a major HR & Payroll system implementation
- Lead the rollout of the HR module this year, with Payroll & Expenses to follow (2027)
- Keep the project on track — managing timelines, risks, and stakeholders
- Work across HR, Finance, and IT to streamline and improve complex processes
- Solve problems fast and keep momentum high
What you'll bring
- Proven experience delivering HR & Payroll system implementations and managing the wider business change
- Strong project management skills — confident using tools like MS Project (or similar) to plan, track, and report
- The ability to influence, negotiate, and communicate effectively at all levels
- A natural leader who can motivate teams and drive collaboration to hit deadlines
- Solid understanding of change management principles and practices
- Excellent planning, organisation, analytical and problem-solving skills
- A professional, solutions-focused mindset with a focus on quality delivery
It would great if you also have: -
- A project management qualification such as Prince2 Practitioner, PMQ, PMP
- Knowledge and experience of the health and social care or third sector
About us
Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with over 45 years' experience providing great care and support for adults and children with various support needs across Scotland.
We operate over 18 local authorities in Scotland and provide a wide range of services to over 2,000 individuals each year. Our focus is to encourage social inclusion, reduce loneliness, and improve health, independence and wellbeing by working closely with the people we support and their families, setting personal goals with them, and ensuring they receive the care and support they need to live the best life possible.
It's an exciting time to join us as we deliver our new strategic plan, Improving Lives Together, built around the following organisational priorities:
- The Foundation– Digital innovation: empowering everything we do
- Pillar 1 – Voices of the people we support at the heart of all decisions
- Pillar 2 – People: leadership, workforce and culture
- Pillar 3 – Financial sustainability: building for the future
- The Roof – Quality: evidence based improvement
Why join us
This is a chance to lead a business-critical programme, shape how we work, and leave a lasting impact - all within a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
What are you waiting for? Apply today! We'd love to hear from you.
There will be occasional travel across our branches (travel expenses would be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone's expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).
Have any questions? Please contact Lesley de Jager, our Director of People & Culture at lesley.dejager@cornerstone.org.uk.
The successful candidate will be subject to a Level 2 Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £70,000 – £75,000
- Hybrid: 48 Govan Road, Glasgow, G51 1JL The Chief Executive will be expected to maintain a regular on-site presence to support visibility, collaboration, and organisational culture.
- Closing 14th September 2026
The leader we’re looking for
At Epilepsy Scotland, how we do things matters just as much as what we do.
We care about honesty, compassion, kindness, fairness, trust, and treating people with respect.
We are looking for a Chief Executive who lives those values every day.
The charity sector is becoming more challenging, demand is growing, funding is tighter, and expectations are higher than ever.
We need someone who can bring people together, make good decisions, and move things forward while always keeping people with epilepsy at the centre..
What you’ll bring
- Experience leading at a senior level (as a CEO or similar)
- A background in charity, health, social care, or a similar sector
- Experience leading change and improving how an organisation works
- Confidence working with a Board
- A good understanding of money and how to manage it responsibly
- The ability to represent the organisation clearly and confidently
How you’ll lead
- Be open and honest, even when conversations are difficult
- Treat people with kindness and respect
- Listen and take people seriously
- Be fair and consistent in your decisions
- Build trust by doing what you say you will do
- Support people to do their best work
- Take responsibility and make tough calls when needed
What you’ll do
- Set a clear direction for Epilepsy Scotland
- Lead the organisation through change in a steady and thoughtful way
- Make sure services meet the needs of people with epilepsy
- Help build a more secure financial future
- Work with partners, funders, and decision-makers
- Support the Board and keep them well informed
- Success in this role will ensure that
- People trust the organisation and feel supported
- Staff know the direction and feel part of it
- Services are valued and making a difference
- Finances are stable and sustainable
- Our voice is strong and hard to ignore
Why this role matters
People with epilepsy have the right to live without stigma, to get the support they need, and to feel part of society.
For many, it shapes confidence, opportunities, family life, and how people are supported, at home, at work, and in wider society.
This role plays a key part in making sure people are heard, supported, and able to live the life they choose.
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