We are recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Young Carers Pathways Coordinator, to lead the delivery of a vital mentoring initiative supporting young carers aged 12-20 across Aberdeen.

About the role:

The Pathways Coordinator will work at the heart of a collaborative effort between MCR Pathways, the Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership, and all members of the Carers Strategy Implementation Group to identify, engage and empower young carers, particularly those currently hidden from formal support. Through strong partnerships, trauma-informed practice and community-based outreach, the Coordinator will build trusted relationships with young carers, facilitate group and one-to-one sessions and support consistent, life-changing mentor matches that help young people thrive emotionally, socially, and in their education and future pathways.

Key responsibilities:

• Adapt and test the MCR mentoring model for young carers outside of school settings, developing clear methods, structures, and protocols based on a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach.
• Identify, connect with and build trusted relationships with young carers and their families, while also developing and growing new relationships with private, voluntary and statutory organisations to establish effective referral routes.
• Plan and deliver the mentoring programme, customising it to meet young carers' needs and clearly documenting what works and what doesn't.
• Undertake stakeholder engagement activities to develop non-stigmatised referral methods, manage incoming referrals and provide pastoral support to young carers.
• Drive mentor recruitment, deliver effective inductions and core mentor training, and provide ongoing support and development to mentors.
• Maintain accurate programme and quality assurance records, including data on MCR's database and contribute to performance reports and case studies.
• Proactively contribute to securing key performance targets, feed back programme improvement strategies and participate in team and training meetings.

About you:

• Exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships with young people, education colleagues, volunteer mentors, key partners and local employers
• Awareness and understanding of the principles of safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults
• Ability and confidence to present programme information and deliver prepared training sessions to groups
• Ability to work well on own initiative, as part of a team and on a flexible basis in response to young person and organisational need
• An understanding of the challenges and barriers that care-experienced and/or vulnerable young people and young adults may encounter
• Experience or a knowledge of processes to document and evidence good practice and positive outcomes.

You may have experience as a Youth, Community or Advice Worker. You will be an empathetic person who is open minded, non-judgemental, resilient and who is driven to improve outcomes for care experienced and other vulnerable young people.

About MCR Pathways:

MCR Pathways is an award-winning charity established in Glasgow in 2007. Our mentoring programme is now delivered in schools across the whole of Scotland. Our passionate team is dedicated to helping the most vulnerable young people gain self-confidence, identify their skills and recognise and fulfil their potential. Our vision is for all young people to experience equality of education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances. Our in-school mentoring has profound impacts on school pupils in their confidence, wellbeing, achievement and post-school progression.

We are thrilled to be working with Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership and the Carers Strategy Implementation Group on this new initiative focusing on matching young carers with mentors. MCR Mentors are volunteers who make and experience a life-changing difference. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who love what they do and enjoy working with each other. We model our values and many of us are also mentors ourselves.

Benefits of working for MCR Pathways include: 33 days annual leave in first year rising to 38 days from 2nd year of employment, additional day off for your birthday, Living Pensions Employer, Life Assurance - 4 x salary.

Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality, respect, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3500 Care Experienced members.

At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced people, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual lifelong relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory and engagement opportunities for Care Experienced people across Scotland. We work alongside Corporate Parents and communities to broaden understanding and create change. We work with policy makers, leaders, and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law, policy, and practice, working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change.

This role will involve supporting both the Volunteer Coordinator and teams across the organisation who involve volunteers in their work as well as facilitating groups for our care experienced members in the Glasgow and Renfrewshire area.

The postholder will be responsible for promoting the positive involvement of volunteers at Who Cares? Scotland, and assisting the Volunteer Coordinator on the coordination of recruitment, training, development, and support of volunteers in all areas of our work.

They will have a key role in maintaining a successful volunteer programme across the organisation working as part of the national volunteer and participation team. They will also be supporting groups that care experienced members attend and will have some experience of youth work and of planning/organising activities and events.

The post holder will be required to be flexible and work some unsocial hours to meet operational needs. There will be opportunities to work from home, but there will be a requirement for the post holder to be based in one of our Central Belt offices.

The post holder should be well organised, be a highly effective communicator, have the ability to build positive relationships, and have a genuine interest in volunteering and youth work. The post holder will also need to be efficient at working independently as well as part of wider team.

Significant experience of coordinating the work of volunteers including recruitment, selection, training, support and retention, and of meeting targets set around these areas is essential for this post. In addition, the post holder will have a sound knowledge of current research and recommendations relating to volunteer issues, and have the ability to prioritise, plan and organise tasks and activities effectively. Being strongly committed to the work of Who Cares? Scotland and our aims is also essential for this post.

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you!

We are a growing place-based family support charity, established in 1996, that aims to improve the opportunities and outcomes for vulnerable children and families living within the Govan area. We offer a range of integrated, early intervention services to support children and families who are experiencing cumulative and chronic adversity.

We are looking for an Operations and Performance Manager to join our growing multi-disciplinary team to support both management and operational functions of the organisation.

We are looking for someone that has gained relevant experience in managing both operations and performance within a similar third sector or public sector organisation. The postholder will be expected to manage a busy and varied workload, have excellent communication skills and a positive friendly approach aligned with Govan HELP values.

The Operations and Performance Manager will ensure the efficiency, impact, and sustainability of our services. You will lead on performance improvement, data monitoring, and impact reporting to help Govan HELP demonstrate value, drive continuous improvement, and make informed strategic decisions.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Finance Manager to join our team and play a vital role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of our organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a values-driven environment and is looking for a flexible, part-time role with real impact.

As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing budgets and forecasts, overseeing cash flow, and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Reporting to the Head of Operations and Digital Strategy, you will support the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees with timely, insightful financial reporting and play a key role in strategic planning.

About the Organisation

Scottish Sports Futures- Transforming young lives through sport.

SSF is a charity that works across Scotland, focusing on creating a world in which every young person fulfils their potential.

We use sport as a catalyst to enable young people to be healthier, more confident, and more resilient, so they are better prepared to combat the effects of poverty, trauma and adversity.

Why Join Us?

This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organisation making a real difference. We offer a supportive, flexible working environment where your expertise will be valued and your voice heard.

Benefits to working for SSF:

Salaries, holidays, pension, discounts platform and employee assistance programme alongside enhanced maternity, paternity and sick leave.