- Advertised from 22nd September 2026
- 20 hours per week. Fixed term to 31 March 2027 in the first instance, with the intention from Scottish Government to extend to March 2029.
Role
The post holder is responsible to the Regional Co-ordinator for the administration and facilities functions of OPFS Falkirk Service.
Key responsibilities
- Reception: Meeting and greeting visitors, dealing with walk-in enquiries, deliveries and suppliers. Answering the phones, signposting referrals and responding to the generic OPFS email.
- Administration: Ensuring effective and efficient administration for OPFS Falkirk. Processing referrals and ensuring the database/Salesforce system is accurately maintained. Liaising with managers and staff to collect information related to service delivery reporting and performance. Providing administrative support for the Regional Co-ordinator. Maintaining document storage in line with OPFS data retention policy and procedures, arranging confidential destruction and archiving as appropriate.
- Properties: Ensuring the smooth operation of the premises in terms of repairs and regular Planned Preventative Maintenance. Assisting the Regional Co-ordinator and team with arranging any reorganisation of office space, including any necessary wiring, IT requirements, heating, lighting and other utilities including redecoration, required flooring and furniture needs.
- Health & Safety: Assisting the Regional Co-ordinator in ensuring that the Falkirk premises are compliant in all aspects of health and safety regulations. Acting as the designated fire warden, ensuring appropriate training and drills are performed and documented regularly, and acting as a First Aider for Falkirk Service.
- Personnel: Maintaining accurate and secure records for all staff employed by OPFS Falkirk, ensuring that a complete and up-to-date record is kept for all absence, leave and contact details for Falkirk staff in paper form and electronically, with information passed to OPFS HQ as required.
- Recruitment: Supporting the Regional Co-ordinator and working in partnership with OPFS HQ. This will include collation of all relevant information on the role, job description, etc. Supporting the production of documents as required by the interview panel, setting up interview space, including any IT equipment required for interviews, and co-ordinating induction programmes for new staff as appropriate to their role.
- IT: Acting as the main internal contact and support for staff with simple IT issues, advising on appropriate external support as required. Ensuring all IT equipment and software at Falkirk is fit for purpose, liaising with HQ on IT issues. Administering OPFS SharePoint and assisting staff.
- Event, meeting and conference organisation: Providing administrative functions for meetings, including arranging rooms, invitations and minute taking. Co-ordinating OPFS events, working in partnership with HQ to arrange appropriate publicity, adequate space and appropriate refreshments.
- Any other duties relevant to the post or organisation as requested by the OPFS Directorate.
Application notes
For further information about the role and to apply, please visit opfs.org.uk/get-involved/work-with-us or email jobs@opfs.org.uk
If you need to make an application in an alternative format on the basis of a disability or long-term health condition please email jobs@opfs.org.uk for guidance.
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Childcare Connector
- Part time
- £29,600 – £34,042 pro-rata
- On site: Falkirk or North Lanarkshire
- Closing 25th October 2026
The postholder will be expected to operate in line with our values which are: justice, equity, trust, collaboration and compassion.
Overview
All roles at OPFS contribute to our mission of working with and for single parent families, providing support that enables them to achieve their potential and help create lasting solutions to the poverty and barriers facing many single parents and their children. Our core values of justice, equity, trust, collaboration and compassion are at the heart of everything we do and underpin all aspects of our work.
About this role
The Childcare Connector will support single parents to overcome childcare barriers that prevent them from accessing and sustaining employment, education, training, volunteering and other progression opportunities. Working within the OPFS My Life and Me framework, the postholder will provide specialist childcare information, advice, guidance and practical support to help parents understand childcare options, access funding and secure sustainable childcare arrangements that support their family and future goals.
Working in partnership with childcare providers, employability services and other local organisations, the postholder will help parents access coordinated support and reduce childcare as a barrier to work, learning and progression.
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- Part time
- £25,349 – £27,675 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 28th October 2026
The Relationships Scotland Network is the largest provider of family and relationship support in the country. We offer relationship counselling, family mediation and child contact centres through a network of 20 member services across Scotland, which provide face-to-face support to around 15,000 people each year.
We are looking for a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team as a National Office Administrator. The primary purpose of this role is to take the lead on our national helpline and enquiries service, signposting service users to their local member service. There will also be elements of administrative support to colleagues, including the Child Contact team.
This is a new post funded through the Whole Family Support Third Sector Delivery Fund and Weave Partnership. We are in this partnership with One Parent Families Scotland, Families Outside, and Fife Gingerbread. The Scottish Poverty and Inequality Research Unit (SPIRU) will be the learning and evaluation partner.
The post has been funded until 31st March 2027 in the first instance, with the intention set by Scottish Government that this funding will be extended to 31st March 2029.
This post will be office based at 18 York Place, Edinburgh. All staff work on Tuesdays, however there is flexibility in when the other hours are worked between Monday-Thursday.
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- Part time
- £25,349 – £27,675 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 28th October 2026
We are looking for a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team as a Network Services Administrator. The primary purpose of this role is to provide administrative support to the Network Services team, including taking minutes at the Network Services Committee meetings. In addition there will be elements of data collection and data entry, with the gathering of client information forms from our 20 member services.
This is a new post funded through the Whole Family Support Third Sector Delivery Fund and Weave Partnership. We are in this partnership with One Parent Families Scotland, Families Outside, and Fife Gingerbread. The Scottish Poverty and Inequality Research Unit (SPIRU) will be the learning and evaluation partner.
The post has been funded until 31st March 2027 in the first instance, with the intention set by Scottish Government that this funding will be extended to 31st March 2029.
This post will be office based at 18 York Place, Edinburgh. All staff work on Tuesdays, however there is flexibility in when the other hours are worked between Monday-Thursday.
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- Part time
- £27,418 pro-rata
- On site: Based at Home-Start Dunfermline, 41 Bruce Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7AG
- Closing 23rd October 2026
Home-Start Dunfermline supports families with young children through challenging times, providing practical and emotional support to help parents build confidence and give their children the best possible start in life.
Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do, and we are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and proactive Volunteer & Community Engagement Officer to help us grow and strengthen our volunteer community and build connections across the local area.
This is a varied, people-focused role. You will help recruit and welcome new volunteers, coordinate and support volunteer training, and help ensure our volunteers feel valued, supported and connected to Home-Start.
You will also get out into the community, building relationships with local groups, organisations and businesses, attending events and networking opportunities, and raising awareness of Home-Start Dunfermline, our services and volunteering opportunities.
We are looking for someone who is confident meeting new people, enjoys building positive relationships and can encourage others to get involved. You will be organised, proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
You should have experience of recruiting, supporting or coordinating volunteers, building relationships with people from a range of backgrounds, and organising or delivering training, presentations, workshops or group activities. Strong communication and digital skills are also important.
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