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Top job! HR Co-ordinator
- Full time
- £35,000 – £40,000
- On site: Rosewell, Midlothian
- Closing 1st October 2026
- Advertised from 23rd September 2026
- 36.5 Hrs / week
Role
St Joseph’s Services provides Housing Support / Care at Home services to adults with a Learning Disability living in their own homes.
The HR Co-ordinator will be responsible for overseeing and supporting HR functions across St Joseph’s Services with particular responsibilities in:
- Staff Wellbeing
- Absence Management
- Recruitment – including right to work
- Retention
- Disciplinary / Capability processes
- Policy and Procedure review/ implementation
The HR co-ordinator is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and contributes to the overall strategy and operations of St Joseph’s Services. The HR co-ordinator will uphold St Joseph’s Services Christian Principles and Vincentian Philosophy and Values.
Requirements:
- Work at all times within the values of St Joseph’s Services and act in ways that create an inspirational, healthy and respectful environment for all.
- To oversee and ensure the development and implementation of HR best practice within St Joseph’s
- To keep up to date with HR research, best practice, local strategies and initiatives.
- To contribute to the strategic plan of St Joseph’s Services and be responsible for HR strategic and operational outcomes.
- To lead on St Joseph’s recruitment following the Recruitment Policy, right to work legislation and Safer Recruitment guidelines to ensure seemless recruitment processes and onboarding of staff members.
- To oversee the management of St Joseph’s HR Data.
- Oversee and support the development and implementation of our organisational HR systems.
- Effective communication with the management team, staff members, Trustees and external agencies/partners.
- To oversee all HR processes offering advice and support to the management team on HR Issues such as disciplinary and grievances.
- To monitor and support absence management processes across St Joseph’s – arranging and holding welfare meetings with line managers to ensure staff wellbeing.
- To work with the management teams on staff retention ensuring St Joseph’s remains a place that our staff feel valued and supported, this includes maintaining/ reviewing staff benefits.
- Excellent organisation and administration skills, including use of Office 365 and CRM/ databases to maintain accurate employee records, support reporting requirements and ensure compliant HR service delivery
- To work in partnership with the Training Coordinator to ensure that all staff, can develop to their full potential
- To liaise and actively engage with colleagues in other parts of St Joseph’s Services to ensure a comprehensive service is achieved for the people who use the services
- To liaise and actively engage with colleagues in other organisations, developing partnerships and networks that support the circle
- Manage systems to record and report on HR delivery and outcomes
- Support, facilitate and participate in organisational forums
- Contribute/ take responsibility for completing HR reports in timely manner
- To offer any HR Support to our subsidiary charity St Joseph’s Homes as required.
To carry out any other duties deemed necessary to ensure the wellbeing of staff and people who use the services.
Application notes
Closing Date: 1st October, 17:00
Interviews will be held on the week beginning 5th October.
To apply, please submit a completed application form to hello@stjosephsservice.co.uk
For an informal conversation on the role please contact our Chief Executive Officer: Rob Jahoda 0131 440 7200 / hello@stjosephsservice.co.uk
Find us online: stjosephsservices.co.uk
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Top job! Human Resources Manager
- Full time
- Circa £40,000
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 16th October 2026
This is an exciting opportunity to join Garvald Edinburgh's experienced Senior Management Team within a caring, creative and sector-leading organisation supporting adults with learning disabilities.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated HR Manager to lead our people and organisational development functions. Working closely with senior managers, you will provide both strategic and operational HR leadership, supporting workforce development, organisational change, employee relations, and the delivery of high-quality services across an organisation employing approximately 170 staff.
You will have a strong understanding of employment law, HR best practice and the practical application of people management strategies within a values-led organisation. We are seeking an individual who can lead and influence a positive organisational culture across multiple services and locations, equip managers to address people challenges confidently and effectively, and develop practical, people-centred approaches that strengthen workforce capability, wellbeing and service quality.
Essential
- CIPD Level 3 qualification or above (or equivalent experience)
- Significant experience in a senior HR management, business partnering or organisational development role.
- Excellent knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
- Experience supporting managers with complex employee relations issues.
- Experience leading workforce development, organisational change and policy development.
- Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills.
Desirable
- Experience in the voluntary, charity, health, social care or other regulated sectors.
- Experience supporting a diverse values driven workforce.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and safer recruitment practices.
- Experience of developing and promoting positive workplace culture, employee engagement and wellbeing programmes.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to an organisation with a strong commitment to inclusion, creativity, community and person-centred support.
* Join Our Board of Trustees – Visualise Scotland *
Are you passionate about inclusion, empowerment, and making a real difference in people’s lives?
Visualise Scotland is seeking new Trustees to join our Board and help shape the future of our organisation.
We are a Scottish charity in Edinburgh East Lothian, providing high-quality support for adults with learning disabilities, autism and other additional support needs. Our mission is to empower people to live fulfilling and independent lives.
About the Role
As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in providing strategic oversight, guidance, and governance to ensure that Visualise Scotland continues to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. We are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in:
- Finance
- HR and People
- Digital and Technology
- Third Sector Experience
- Lived Experience (people with disabilities or family carers)
- Legal / Governance
Previous board experience is welcome but not essential — we value enthusiasm, integrity and a genuine commitment to our mission above all else.
We Welcome Diverse Voices
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences — particularly those who reflect the communities we support. Visit our website for more information: visualise.org.uk
Recruitment Lead
- Full time
- £37,865 – £39,817
- On site/Hybrid/Remote: Home Working or office based (Edinburgh)
- Closing 1st October 2026
A fantastic opportunity has opened for the right candidate to lead The Action Group’s Recruitment Team. The role will have 3 main functions:
- Engaging with our internal stakeholder to understand their recruitment needs
- Identifying the best opportunities for our recruitment activities
- Leading our recruitment team, ensuring best practice with regards to Safer Recruitment, ensuring excellent customer care and developing your team
Requirements You must have excellent communication and organisation skills, ability to problem solve and be able to work in a fast paced, target driven environment. Although not essential, experience of working in a recruitment role and previous line manager experience is highly desirable.
Columcille are recruiting a Support Worker to support adults with learning disabilities in our day support service. You will provide support in our centre and in the community to several different individuals, on a one-to-one basis and group based support.
Columcille’s mission is to provide creative activities for people with additional needs in a supportive environment that fosters relationships, skills development, and improves physical and emotional wellbeing. We offer creative workshops (pottery, print, craft, art, gardening, cooking), performing arts (dance, music, drama), holistic therapies as well as access to community facilities.
This role involves working with a range of individuals with different needs. We are looking for someone experienced in supporting adults with learning disabilities including autism. The post holder will support individuals to take part in our activities so any previous interest and experience of these would be desirable. The main qualities we are looking for is someone with great support skills, respect, insight into people and a willingness to participate and learn about our activities.
The role holder will be part of a supportive team, with access to regular support and supervision, training and professional and personal development opportunities. There is a generous annual leave entitlement and competitive salary which increases annually.
For more information go to columcille.org.uk
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