Every childhood is worth fighting for - This belief drives everything we do. Our Direct Services team in Scotland go above and beyond to transform the lives of babies, children, and families.

We're excited to announce a new opportunity within Scotland's National Hub. We're looking for a qualified Social Worker who is passionate about preventing abuse and neglect and who wants to use their skills to influence and empower those whom we work alongside. You'll find opportunities to grow, challenges to rise to, and a shared purpose that brings out your best. Most importantly, you'll find your own way to make a difference.

Our focus is on early childhood development and supporting children growing up in families facing adversity. Working in partnership with local people, groups, and agencies, we aim to co-create and test new approaches which are rooted in relationships with babies, children and families. Our work is grounded in inclusivity, accessibility, and a commitment to sustainable change through local ownership and capacity building.

What are our Four Guiding Principles in Scotland?

• Harness local insight to drive innovation and create solutions which reflect real needs and deliver long-lasting impact.
• Collaborative partnerships
• Sustainability and innovation
• Continuous learning and evidence-based practice

Are you someone who?

• Brings creativity and innovation to your practice
• Has a strong understanding of early childhood development and adversity and keeps up to date with legislation, research, and best practice
• Can plan and deliver support with and alongside individuals, families, and groups whilst being confident in identifying risk and responding appropriately
• Has experience supporting babies, children, and families during challenging times
• Evaluates the impact of your work and adapts accordingly
• Embodies the values and behaviours of the NSPCC

What will you be doing?

• Plan, deliver and evaluate direct services (on an individual or group work basis) for babies, children, their families, carers and adults maintaining professional practice standards as outlined in legislation, guidance, equal opportunity practices and consistent with NSPCC standards and procedures.
• Work with community groups in consultation, co-production to develop resources and assets that meet the needs of their local communities and maximise the quality and effectiveness of the NSPCC National Scotland Hub.
• Hold case accountability for a number of cases some of which may be complex, ensuring all safeguarding practice and case recording conforms to NSPCC practice standards and guidance. Provide professional advice to internal and external enquiries.
• Liaise and work positively with key stakeholders to maintain excellent working relationships, deliver effective services and attend a range of internal and external meetings. It is important to also be able to respectfully challenge where necessary to promote the best interest of children.
• Promote the participation of babies, children, young people and their families in the planning, decision making and evaluation of the NSPCC National Scotland Hub work.
• Actively prepare for and participate in supervision, team meetings, briefings and training events and contribute to the development of learning materials or other resources.
• Take responsibility for developing and improving your own professional knowledge and skills.
• Work with fundraising staff to promote the work of the team and the organisation to various audiences including supporters, fundraisers and volunteers.

Why join the NSPCC?

Join us and become part of a team that cares deeply about the work we do and the people we support. But we know it's a competitive world, and it's important to feel valued in your role and receive more practical, tangible benefits. We offer salaries that are at least comparable with the top charities in the UK, as well as these benefits.

• Generous annual leave - 29 days per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees (pro-rata for part-time). 32 days per annum after five years' continuous service.
• Employee discounts - Our discounts portal gives you online access to over 3,000 discounts and offers.
• The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - an independent, free, personal support service providing support and advice to support your health and wellbeing.
• Pension & Life Insurance Scheme

Still have questions about the role? For an informal chat about the role, please contact Jennifer Dixon (Team Manager) at Jennifer.Dixon@nspcc.org.uk

If you are interested in applying for this role, we encourage you to apply early. To help us manage the process we may close the vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a strong response to the role.

Today, 12 children and young people in the UK hear the shocking news they have cancer. Young Lives vs Cancer is the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people. Young Lives vs Cancer fights tirelessly to stop cancer from destroying young lives. We provide social care, grants and free accommodation close to hospitals to help with spiralling costs.

About the role

We provide practical and emotional support to mitigate the impact of a cancer diagnosis and support during their cancer journey via expert needs led interventions. Our Accommodation Service is a key member of the Services and Impact Directorate, you will play a crucial role in providing a high quality and efficient service to children, young people and families diagnosed with cancer.

Our organisation is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. This role is subject to an Enhanced criminal record check. If successful in application, this role requires an enhanced criminal record check to be completed ahead of starting in the role, together with comprehensive reference checks. A person cannot commence in post without these safeguards. Applicants should be aware these may take time that is out of our organisation’s control, which forms part of our rigorous commitment to the protection of children and vulnerable adults.

What will I be doing?

We are recruiting a Housekeeper for our Accommodation Service based in Glasgow. As a key member of the Accommodation Services Team, Housekeepers play a crucial role in helping to ensure the Accommodation site/s is/are clean, safe and a welcoming hub for children and young people with cancer and their families. We would love to hear from you if you have: -

• Previous experience of domestic or commercial cleaning and hygiene requirements;
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements in relation to the use and storage of cleaning materials and reporting faults and damages
• Experienced in knowing when to communicate with your line manager, i.e. when something does not feel right or if something doesn’t go to plan.

What do I need?

Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.

• A firm grasp of general and enhanced cleaning methods and techniques;
• Proficient use of different types of cleaning equipment;
• Willingness to maintain confidentiality;
• Highly organised with attention to detail; Ability to deal promptly and courteously with colleagues and service users;
• Good interpersonal skills, including customer care;
• Sensitive to the needs of service users including when families do not wish to interact;
• Be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team;
• Capable of meeting the physical demands of the job;
• Positive and professional attitude;
• Willing to be flexible with work duties, arrangements and hours;
• Occasionally working unsociable and additional hours as necessary;

What will I gain?

For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website: younglivesvscancer.org.uk/careers/our-benefits

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

Families who have been supported by our Homes describe them as a lifeline. “Being so close to the hospital feeling so welcome and comfortable. A place of peace and rest during very difficult times”.

If you join us, you will be part of a community that is committed to making a difference to the lives of children and young people with cancer.’

To arrange an informal chat, please contact Anne Morison, Accommodation Manager on 07787 515283 or email anne.morison@younglivesvscancer.org.uk

“I lost my kids a few times they went to foster care and I would have gone to a place like this if I had the chance. This is badly needed. I hid my drug use and people only found out about it when I had my baby and she was in withdrawal. I loved my daughter and would have welcomed something like this.”

A mother who has been supported by Aberlour

About Aberlour’s Mother and Child Recovery House

Aberlour is proud to be working with the Scottish Government for our dedicated Mother and Child Residential Recovery House based in Falkirk. Our service is designed to enable children of women with problematic substance use to stay with mothers during their recovery. Aberlour’s approach to rehabilitation aims to deliver positive outcomes for women and their children.

We are supporting families using the Parents Under Pressure (PuP) program which combines psychological principles relating to parenting, child behaviour and parental emotion regulation within a case management model. The program is highly individualized to suit each family. Parents are given their own Parent Workbook. For many parents, this becomes a personal journal of their treatment experience. The overarching aim of the PuP program is to help parents facing adversity develop positive and secure relationships with their children. Within this strength-based approach, the family environment becomes more nurturing and less conflictual.

What we are looking for....

Our relief workers play a crucial role in supporting our team. This work is offered on a casual, hourly paid basis to provide cover during staff absence and/or particularly busy periods. This is a 24 hour service. This is a variable shift pattern, 8am - 6pm, 12.30pm - 10pm, 2.30pm- 10.30pm & Sleepover. This includes weekends.

Ideally you will have experience of direct work with vulnerable families to support improved capacity for women and children and of working collaboratively with other professional agencies and a working knowledge of drug/alcohol use and its effects on women and children.

Applicants should hold a relevant professional qualification at least SCQF level 7, or equivalent knowledge acquired by other means, with a willingness to obtain the required qualifications for SSSC Registration.

Individuals with Lived Experience of alcohol or drug use are strongly encouraged to apply for these positions where they will gain experience and training to enhance their knowledge and skills. People with lived experience are vital members of the team delivering this service to the women and children.

At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team.

What we offer...

As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.

If you have any queries please e-mail: jobs@aberlour.org.uk.

Aberlour is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.

Circle is a registered charity working at the heart of communities across central Scotland. We work with families facing multiple disadvantages because of structural inequality, poverty, drug and alcohol use, imprisonment, physical or mental health, trauma, abuse and loss. We believe that every child, no matter their background or circumstances, should have the support they need to live a happy and healthy life.

We are seeking a Family Wellbeing Practitioner to join the Harbour Project in Edinburgh, delivering compassionate, relationship-based support to birth parents whose children are permanently fostered, adopted, or living in kinship care.

This rewarding role involves providing trauma-informed, one-to-one support that helps parents improve their wellbeing, strengthen relationships, and better understand their children’s needs and experiences. Working closely with partner agencies, the practitioner will also help parents access community resources and reduce isolation and stigma.

We are looking for a skilled and empathetic professional with a qualification in social work, social care, education, or health, and experience supporting families using a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, a strong understanding of child development and the challenges facing vulnerable families, and a commitment to collaborative, anti-discriminatory practice. This is a meaningful opportunity to be part of a supportive organisation dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families.