Programme and Engagement Coordinator (Children and Young People)
- Part time
- £31,005 – £32,409 pro-rata
- On site: Stirling with travel across Scotland
- Closing 28th August 2026
- Advertised from 4th August 2026
- 28 hours per week
Role
Do you love working with children and young people? Are you a teacher, health play specialist, youth worker, family support worker or someone with experience helping children and young people build confidence, develop new skills and have fun? Do you have a talent for creating engaging and memorable experiences that inspire children and young people to participate, connect with others and thrive?
If so, we'd love to hear from you.
Children's Health Scotland is looking for an enthusiastic and creative Programme and Engagement Coordinator to help deliver our exciting programmes and activities across Scotland.
Every week is different. One day you could be supporting children and young people to develop self-management skills through our award-winning programmes, the next you could be helping deliver a Health Rights Defenders session, planning a family event, supporting volunteers, or building relationships with schools, NHS services and community partners.
We're looking for someone who brings energy, positivity and creativity to everything they do, someone who believes every child deserves the opportunity to thrive and whose first instinct is to ask: "How can we make this engaging, accessible and fun?"
What you'll be doing
- Delivering engaging programmes, workshops and activities for children, young people and families.
- Supporting Health Rights Defenders, Self-Management Skills Programmes and SMS:HUB activities.
- Building trusted relationships with children, young people, families and partners.
- Supporting the delivery of events, participation activities and campaigns.
- Helping recruit and support volunteers.
- Collecting feedback and demonstrating the impact of our work.
- Creating blogs, case studies and social media content that celebrates children's voices and achievements.
- Helping children and young people build confidence, make connections and better understand their rights and wellbeing.
We're looking for someone who is
- Fun, friendly and approachable.
- Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
- Creative and full of ideas.
- Organised and able to plan and deliver activities.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team.
- A confident communicator who can build relationships with families and partners.
- Flexible and able to work regular Friday evenings and Saturdays.
- Willing to travel throughout Scotland.
- A driver with access to a car for business use.
Why join us?
At Children's Health Scotland, you'll be joining a friendly and passionate team committed to ensuring every child receives the support, information and opportunities they need to achieve their best possible health. In return, we offer:
- Nine weeks' leave per year (pro rata), including public holidays.
- A supportive team environment.
- Opportunities for training and development.
- The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of children, young people and families across Scotland.
Important information
This is not a standard Monday to Friday role. The successful candidate must be able to work flexibly, including regular Friday evening and Saturday working, to support programme and event delivery. A full UK driving licence and access to a car for business use are essential. The post is subject to membership of the PVG Scheme and satisfactory Disclosure Scotland checks.
About Children's Health Scotland
Children's Health Scotland supports children, young people and families to navigate health challenges, understand their rights and improve their health and wellbeing. Through programmes, participation opportunities, events and information, we help children and young people build confidence, resilience, self-management skills and lasting connections. If you're enthusiastic, creative and ready to help children and young people thrive, we'd love to hear from you.
Application notes
An application form can be downloaded below.
Please return completed Application Forms to recruitment@childrenshealthscotland.org
Due to the anticipated level of interest, Children's Health Scotland reserves the right to close applications early should a sufficient number of suitable applications be received.
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Energy Lead
- Full time
- £30,602 – £35,778
- On site: National Role based in West or East of Scotland with travel across Central belt
- Closing 14th August 2026
This is an exciting opportunity to work within our Supportline Advice Service as well as support our Wider aims as a charity.
Our Advice service works alongside support collegues to help families to address the challenges and risks which may have led to vulnerability, promote connection to their local communities, and improve financial stability and resilience. Our aim is to support communties to become more resilient and a place where children feel safe, valued, understood and supported.
The Energy Advisor will work within an integrated model of family support, community connection, and expert Energy advice and exploring money and debt advice. This will enable families to stay connected, keep homes warm and resolve debt and money problems, become more financially resilient and break the cycle of fuel poverty.
A priority for the Energy Advisor will be to increase the Energy advice and support we offer our families and with the capacity of our current services to provide Type I and II money advice in one of the most deprived areas in Scotland.
You will work as part of our National Money Advice team. You will support families within their homes, by telephone and other digital methods deliver workshops within the community and in schools and offer drop-in sessions within the community.
If you have experience of energy advice welfare rights, income maximization, money and debt advice, understand the impact trauma and adversity can have on children and families, and believe that you can apply this to your practice, we want to hear from you.
This is a full time, 35 hours post. Hours to be worked flexibly to suit the needs of families, including evenings and weekends as required.
What we offer
- A workplace with values of with love, with purpose and with strength
- 40 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
- Pension scheme and wellbeing support
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Access to Westfield Health, giving colleagues and their families confidential counselling support, wellbeing resources, and access to health and lifestyle benefits to support physical and mental wellbeing.
- Blue Light card discount
- A Fair Work accredited workplace
Our Values
Living our values, you will help create a workplace where our people can thrive, ensuring we deliver the best possible support to children and families.
With love, we put children first.
With purpose, we transform lives together.
With strength, we do whatever it takes to protect Scotland’s children.
Receptionist, Dundee
The Yard is an award-winning charity that runs adventure play services for children with disabilities and/or additional support needs and their families.
As Receptionist, you will ensure the smooth running of the front of house function, as well as providing general support and administrative duties to other teams.
About the role:
You will be a key part of the team, leading our Front of House; welcoming families, groups and visitors to The Yard Dundee, and putting them at ease. Being able to explain The Yard to new and prospective members and advocate for our whole organisation.
About you:
If you would like to work in a supportive and understanding work environment, ensuring that families feel valued and part of an inclusive community, we would love you to be part of our new team.
This job is for you if you have:
- Experience of providing excellent face-to-face customer service
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to relate well to all visitors, including children with disabilities
- Ability to work well in a team, with fellow employees and volunteers, as well as on own initiative
Benefits:Holiday pay, training & development opportunities, life assurance, company pension, health care cash back plan, employee assistance programme, free uniform
Are you ready for a new role?
Quarriers are an ambitious organisation and we believe that we have a role in making Scotland a better place.
Aberdeen Carers Support Service provides support to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of unpaid carers of all ages.
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Family Wellbeing Worker.
Your new opportunity
The successful candidate will be required to:
Identify and coordinate support for unpaid carers in Aberdeen by developing Adult Carer Support Plans that promote wellbeing and help carers balance their caring responsibilities with a life of their own.
The successful applicant will be a highly organised and self-motivated individual with the ability to plan and prioritise their own workload.
37 hours per week
£28,167 per annum
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with possible evening and weekend work.
What you’ll bring
- Reliability, flexibility and a positive attitude
- Experience in Microsoft packages, Word, Excel etc. is essential
- Ability to build trusting relationships
- Empathy and excellent communication skills
- Excellent team player
- Ability to apply transferable life experience and skills to support and enable individuals.
- Knowledge of unpaid carers and relevant legislation
- Supporting/Supervising volunteer, apprentices or students may be required
What you’ll get
- SVQ qualifications via our accredited centre
- Generous leave
- Training & development opportunities
- Opportunity to change lives through meaningful work
- Family-friendly policies
- Health benefits: HSF cash plans, physio & occupational health
- Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- £500 refer-a-friend bonus (T&Cs apply)
- Life Assurance & Pension
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Access to Concerts for Carers
Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile.
Quarriers have investors in People Platinum accreditation
Please note: Quarriers cannot guarantee visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this independently.
About Us
Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.
Benefits
- Free Physiotherapy and Occupational Health
- 24/7 Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Non-contributory Life Assurance Scheme
- Workplace Pension
- Savings Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Long Service Rewards
- Significant Discount Opportunities
Corporate Fundraiser
- Part time
- £25,155 – £30,083 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 17th August 2026
In this role, you’ll:
- Support the development of a corporate pipeline through prospect research.
- Support the delivery of cultivation events, proposals and pitches to secure new partnerships.
- Build strong, values-led relationships with corporate partners.
- Work with colleagues across services to identify opportunities and gather impact stories.
- Contribute to partnership activity that supports income growth and engagement.
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
- Experience in income generation or working in a target-driven environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write concise and engaging fundraising copy and promotional materials.
- The ability to build meaningful relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A proactive, collaborative approach and commitment to our values.
What we offer:
- A workplace with values of with love, with purpose and with strength
- 40 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
- Pension scheme and wellbeing support
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Access to Westfield Health, giving colleagues and their families confidential counselling support, wellbeing resources, and access to health and lifestyle benefits to support physical and mental wellbeing.
- Blue Light card discount
- A Fair Work accredited workplace
Our Values
Living our values, you will help create a workplace where our people can thrive, ensuring we deliver the best possible support to children and families.
With love, we put children first.
With purpose, we transform lives together.
With strength, we do whatever it takes to protect Scotland’s children.
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