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Top job! Research and Policy Manager
- Full time
- £48,135
- On site: Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh
- Closing 8th July 2026
- Advertised from 11th June 2026
- permanent. 35 hours per week.
Role
About CCPS
CCPS represents not-for-profit providers of care and support in Scotland, working strategically and collaboratively to:
- Inspire creative and courageous ideas to improve care and support.
- Influence credible change that works for our members and the people they support.
- Involve our members to ensure their voices are reflected in decisions affecting them and they are well supported by their peers.
- Inform our leaders so they can make sound choices in a fast-changing world.
You can find information about our 2026-29 Strategy, our staff team, our members and our latest publications by visiting our website.
CCPS also hosts the Criminal Justice Voluntary Sector Forum.
About the role
At the Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland, we are continually improving how we do things. We are now looking for the right person to step into our new role of Research and Policy Manager. You will work with a bright and committed staff team, experts from our membership and partners to help us increase our impact on behalf of the 80+ not-for-profit social care providers we represent – ultimately improving the lives of supported people and service staff.
It’s a varied management role in which you can really make your mark. You will hold your own portfolio of research and data projects, develop our analytical capacity in house, represent CCPS in policy and research forums and support our policy officers to develop in their profession.
We take our working culture seriously and live by our values every day. We support and develop our people, offering a good package which includes flexible working with a great team.
Application notes
To apply for the post, email a tailored CV alongside a statement (please ensure your statement is no longer than two sides of A4) explaining why you are the right person for the role and using the person spec in the Job Description to structure what you say to: info@ccpscotland.org by the deadline of 5pm on Wednesday 8 July.
Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
Further information available at: Recruitment | CCPS Scotland
The Head of Corporate Services is a senior strategic leadership role responsible for the effective management and development of the organisation’s corporate functions, with a primary professional lead for finance, accounting and financial governance.
The postholder will ensure strong financial stewardship, robust governance, and high‑quality corporate support that enables safe, effective and sustainable delivery of care and support services. The role plays a critical part in organisational resilience, assurance to the Board, and delivery of the Workforce Excellence and financial sustainability strategies.
Care Support Scotland
We are a charity with decades of experience supporting people across Scotland, providing those who need us with support that ranges from Mental Health, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity, Youth and Adult Homelessness and Older People services. Guided by our values of Respect and Compassion, we empower both the people we support and our colleagues to Thrive every day
Why Work With Us?
At Care Support Scotland caring isn’t just a job — it’s who we are. Join our dedicated team and help transform lives while growing your own career.
- Pension contributions matched up to 6%
- Financial Flexibility – Access your wages as you earn them with our Earned Wage Access benefit.
- Employee Assistance Programme through HSF
- Contribution to HSF Health Plan – supporting your everyday health needs
- Generous annual leave – 33 days including public holidays, increasing with service
- Supportive absence policies to help when you need time off
- Death in Benefit Cover – 2x annual salary
- Support with funded qualifications
- Career development and progression opportunities
Top job! Deputy Chief Executive
- Full time
- £88,392
- Hybrid: Scotland wide, National Office in Edinburgh
- Closing 22nd June 2026
Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Deputy Chief Executive will help deliver the organisation’s mission and strategic plan, ensuring safe, responsive, and innovative services shaped around the needs of the people Carr Gomm supports. Working closely with the Executive Team, they will provide strategic leadership, uphold organisational values, and represent Carr Gomm nationally.
The successful candidate will lead with purpose in a values-led organisation passionate about people, partnership, and progress. They will work collaboratively across the sector, supporting Carr Gomm’s ambition to be a bold voice for change and a champion for those too often unheard.
This is a key moment for Carr Gomm. With strong foundations in place and the sector evolving rapidly, the next Deputy Chief Executive will bring a steady hand while looking ahead — responding to change, identifying opportunities, and helping the organisation adapt and grow.
Key priorities include:
- Lead a high-performing, values-led team to deliver strategic priorities
- Direct responsibility for contractual operations
- Champion excellent, person-centred services across all localities
- Contribute to national policy discussions and advocate for change in social care
- Build strong partnerships and raise Carr Gomm’s profile across the sector
- Support new approaches to service design, community development, digital inclusion, and prevention
- Ensure strong financial stewardship and long-term sustainability
The Person
Carr Gomm is seeking an experienced, credible leader who shares their commitment to social justice and inclusive, empowering support. Deputy Chief Executive’s are ambassadors, analytical thinkers, excellent storytellers, and passionate world changers
The ideal candidate will bring senior leadership experience, ideally in the third or public sector, and the ability to work collaboratively and with integrity.
They will be approachable and grounded, with the strategic vision to see what’s next. A strong relationship-builder, they will understand the importance of listening to, learning from, and involving people at every level — from staff and Board members to the people Carr Gomm supports and their communities.
The ideal candidate will bring social care experience, a strong understanding of Scotland’s policy and funding landscape, and the resilience and financial acumen to help shape the future of care in Scotland.
Care Support Scotland
We are a charity with decades of experience supporting people across Scotland, providing those who need us with support that ranges from Mental Health, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity, Youth and Adult Homelessness and Older People services. Guided by our values of Respect and Compassion, we empower both the people we support and our colleagues to Thrive every day
Why work with us?
At Care Support Scotland caring isn’t just a job — it’s who we are. Join our dedicated team and help transform lives while growing your own career.
- Pension contributions matched up to 6%
- Financial Flexibility – Access your wages as you earn them with our Earned Wage Access benefit.
- Employee Assistance Programme through HSF
- Contribution to HSF Health Plan – supporting your everyday health needs
- Generous annual leave – 33 days including public holidays, increasing with service
- Supportive absence policies to help when you need time off
- Death in Benefit Cover – 2x annual salary
- Support with funded qualifications
- Career development and progression opportunities
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a fun, energetic and enthusiastic person to support a young man with autism and a learning disability who enjoys an active lifestyle and receives 24/7 support. He loves getting out and about, taking part in activities, and going on long walks, so we are looking for someone who is positive, engaging and enjoys being active.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about social care and wants to gain valuable hands-on experience while making a real difference to someone’s daily life. We are looking for someone who shares CSS values of respect, compassion and to thrive whilst delivering person-centred support.
Our aim is to provide positive, life-enhancing support delivered by caring, professional staff who help individuals live full, active and meaningful lives.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Provide support that positively impacts the person we support’s health and wellbeing
- Contribute and implement support plans
- Be responsible for the delivery of all support and its administration, including personal care, tenancy support, health needs (including assistance with medication), personal development, emotional needs and inclusion.
Essential Skills and Attributes
- Qualified to the level required by the SSSC as a support worker in a housing support service/care at home service, or a willingness to work towards and to successfully complete qualification within the SSSC specified timeframe.
- An energetic, enthusiastic person who would be interested in supporting a young man who lives with autism and learning disability; for whom the service provides 24/7 cover.
- Support is inclusive of indoor and outdoor activities, so a willingness to be outdoors and be fit enough for longer walks would be essential, within the rural community.
- A clean UK driving licence is required in order to take our client to and from activities.
- Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative
- Passion for helping people live independently
- Experience or interest in housing, social care, or community support
- Commitment to the values and mission of Care Support Scotland, and to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion
Desired Skills and Attributes:
- A practice qualification (at least SCQF level 7 or above) recognised by the SSSC, in the category of support workers in a Housing Support Service / Care at Home service, or willingness to work towards this.
- Understanding of benefits and budgeting support
- Previous demonstrable experience working within an adult social care setting
- Understanding of the Care Inspectorate and its purpose
- Understanding of the SSSC and its purpose
- A Positive Behaviour Support, or Trauma Informed Practice qualification or accreditation.
Additional Notes
- Shift work, weekend work/sleepovers may be a requirement of this role.
- PVG scheme membership
- SSSC registration are requirements of this post
- Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.
- We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward if a suitable candidate is identified.
Care Support Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of: sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity.
Want to make a Difference? Help us change lives!
Turning Point Scotland has an exciting opportunity in our Edinburgh Visiting Housing Support Service for a Lead Practitioner.
We believe that in many cases, Homelessness is entirely preventable. Where Homelessness is not or cannot be prevented, the experience should be brief and non-recurring.
About the Role
We aim to help people ‘Get a Home and Keep a Home’.
As a lead practitioner, you will:
- Provide 1:1 support and assistance to people using the service in accordance with their support plans and the service aims.
- Support may include, but is not limited to: supporting people to explore housing options; bidding on social housing through ed index; support engaging with landlords/housing officers; assisting with budgeting/ maximising income and benefit entitlement; support to develop independent living skills; support to attend to household activities and external appointments.
- Be an active member of a supportive team, passionate about the work they do.
About You
We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team. As a Lead Practitioner the support you provide will always be person centred, by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and your fellow team members.
Whilst we very much welcome experienced practitioners, no previous working experience is needed. You will be provided with all of the training, support and equipment required to successfully fulfil your role.
About Us
Our Edinburgh Visiting Housing Support Service supports people in the North-East and South-East of Edinburgh who are either Homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or have recently moved into settled accommodation following a period of homelessness.
The support we provide is always person centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.
Interview will take place on Friday 19th June 2026.
Please note that IT skills are required for all our vacancies.
Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of start date.
Turning Point Scotland offers a Salary Matching opportunity within the pay points of the role and based on experience.
We welcome applications from all candidates who are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
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