We are looking for 2 Casual Domestics to join our team. One of these providing cover, when required, for standard domestic hours which are 37 hours per week (worked 9am - 5pm, 5 days from 7 which includes weekend working), and a second position which would provide cover, when required, for the hours 6am - 2pm, ensuring a domestic function within school as well as other areas of the organisation . The Casual Domestics may be asked to cover any of these days/times based on the needs of the service, predominantly covering for annual leave and unplanned absences.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Assist the substantive Household Team to maintain high levels of cleanliness to agreed standards within the Houses and participation in general domestic duties throughout Rossie as directed by the relevant supervisor/line manager.

“Discovering life skills through the horse and its environment”

Stable Life is a successful, highly respected charity based in the Scottish Borders. Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing and empowering environment where disadvantaged young people can grow in confidence, develop essential life skills, and realise their full potential through Equine Facilitated Wellness.

We are now seeking a dedicated and motivated:

Service Manager

In this key role, you will lead the operational management of Stable Life’s charitable services and commercial activities, helping us deliver meaningful outcomes and positively transform the lives of young people.

It is essential that candidates: have proven experience of leading and managing a team, strong background working with disadvantaged young people and their families, practical experience of working with horses, excellent communication and organisational skills, ability to manage projects effectively and work proactively on your own initiative.

Essential qualifications include HND and/or SVQ Level 4 or above in Social Care or other related discipline such as Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Education or other relevant Health Care Practice.

In return we can offer comprehensive training and ongoing professional development, opportunities for career progression, generous annual leave and a company pension.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and skilled worker to lead the delivery of our North Edinburgh Futures programme — a new early intervention project offering safe, engaging, co designed youth work for 10–15 year olds during evenings and weekends.

You will:

• Plan & deliver high quality youth work sessions, workshops & trips
• Lead & support a team of sessional youth workers
• Build positive relationships with young people & families
• Reduce barriers to participation and promote inclusion
• Strengthen partnerships with schools, organisations & specialist providers
• Maintain accurate monitoring records & support reporting to funders
• Promote safeguarding, trauma informed practice & reflective learning
• Work flexibly, including evenings & weekends

You need:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience working with young people in a youth work or related setting
• Experience planning, delivering and evaluating group activities
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and confidence supporting staff
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team
• Understanding of trauma informed, inclusive practice
• Social media confidence
• Experience supporting staff/volunteers (desirable)
• Driving licence or willingness to gain minibus training (desirable)

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and committed worker to support the delivery of our North Edinburgh Futures programme — a new early-intervention project offering safe, engaging, co-designed youth work for 10–15 year olds during evenings and weekends.

You will:

• Support the planning & delivery of high-quality youth work sessions, workshops & trips
• Embed leadership & skills-building opportunities throughout activities
• Provide additional support for young people facing additional barriers to engagement
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Support young people to work towards accredited awards (e.g. Saltire, Dynamic Youth, Youth Achievement)
• Reduce barriers to participation and promote inclusion
• Work closely with the Futures Development Worker and sessional youth work staff
• Maintain accurate participation, wellbeing & achievement records
• Work flexibly, including Thursday evenings, Saturday evenings, and one Sunday per month. You will work Wednesday day-time hours if not working a Sunday.

You need:

• At least 3 years’ experience working with young people in youth work or related setting
• Experience supporting young people who face challenges or reduced engagement
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team
• Commitment to trauma-informed and inclusive practice
• Motivation to support young people into leadership, volunteering & awards
• Desirable: experience with accredited awards, supporting volunteers/peer leaders
• Desirable: relevant qualification in Youth Work, Community Education or Social Care
• Desirable: driving licence or willingness to undertake minibus training