Victim Support Scotland – Empowering People Affected by Crime

Who We Are

Victim Support Scotland (VSS) provides support and information to people affected by crime and campaigns for victim and witness rights. Regardless of whether a crime has been reported, or when it happened, our services are free, confidential, and tailored to individuals’ needs.

Our vision is that people affected by crime – victims, witnesses, and their families – are treated with dignity and respect and are at the heart of the justice in Scotland. We put victims and witnesses at the heart of everything we do so they are heard, have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed and that we are an effective organisation, that makes a lasting difference. Our mission at Victim Support Scotland is to ensure that those affected by crime receive high quality support that will help them recover from their experiences. We aim to do this by adhering to our own organisational values:

• Victims Are at the Heart of Everything We Do
• We Care
• We Work with Intent
• We Are Ambitious
• We Persevere

Everything we do is driven by our dedication to supporting and empowering victims and witnesses, so they have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed. We are an effective organisation that makes a lasting difference to the people we support, and these values are reflected in the behaviours expected of all staff and volunteers.

VSS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all of our service users and has a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG scheme checks in place to ensure this commitment is met.

What is the role?

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Anti-Social Behaviour Project Coordinator. 21hpw 1-Years Fixed-Term contract with possible extension. Working hours to be agreed between the following days and hours: Monday - Friday between 8am - 8pm & Saturdays 10am - 4pm.

Salary band: £31,890 - £42,109. Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to review - in line with VSS progression arrangements. A higher salary placing will only be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

Primary location: Broadside House, 2 Powerhall Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4GB. You will be expected to work throughout Edinburgh, Lothian & Borders locality.

As a member of the Service Delivery team, you will be reporting to the Head of Service Delivery, the Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Project Coordinator is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of Victim Support Scotland’s anti-social behaviour service delivery across the organisation.

You will ensure that all ASB-related support is delivered to a high standard, is trauma-informed, victim-centred and rights-based, and is aligned with Victim Support Scotland’s strategic objectives.

You will lead on service development, partnership working, quality assurance, performance management, and monitoring and evaluation for ASB work across VSS.

You will lead the development and delivery of resources, guidance and training to improve support for people impacted by anti-social behaviour, ensuring practical tools are available for landlords, letting agents and other stakeholders in the private rented sector. By improving sector knowledge and pathways to support, the project will help victims feel safer, sustain their tenancy, and recover from harm caused by anti-social behaviour.

You will bring experience from a similar role and a commitment to your own professional development. As a confident and supportive leader, you will know how to motivate others, build trust, and drive performance. You’re comfortable working with data gathering, analysing, and presenting insights that help shape decisions. You believe in fairness and inclusion with the confidence to challenge discrimination, bias, or stereotyping when you see it. Alongside this, you have a solid understanding of the voluntary and charity sector, and willingness to be flexible in working hours and able to travel as required.

If you are looking for a role with a purpose, where you can really make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Further details of this role are available in the job description – Anti-Social Behaviour Project Coordinator

Please note - This post will be subject to a satisfactory PVG check.

What we offer

• Holiday:When you work for Victim Support Scotland, your wellbeing is important to us. We offer an enhanced annual leave package of 39 days (pro-rata) holiday. 42 days (pro-rata) from Grade 6 and above.
• Pension: Save for the further and join the Standard Life Pension. Your future self will thank you. Our generous employer contribution will help you plan for the future.
• Support: Sometimes we all need support and a listening ear. Our free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme can support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. We also offer enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to a credit union.
• Discounts:You will have access to our free health cash plan which includes cover for you and your family across a range of benefits, which include, dental cover, access to a virtual GP, counselling, legal support and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail and much more.
• Flexibility and development: We are proud of our flexible and inclusive work policies, which help you balance work and life. Supporting employee development is important to us, we offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities.

Project Manager – Transforming access to Higher Education for single parents in Scotland

Overview:

One Parent Families Scotland (OPFS) is the national charity for single parent families and this programme is about changing what is possible.

All roles at OPFS contribute to our mission of working with and for single parent families, providing support that enables them to achieve their potential and help create lasting solutions to the poverty and barriers facing many single parents and their children.

Main duties:

Over three years (April 2026 – 30 June 2029), OPFS will lead a long-term, systems change initiative to transform how single parents access, experience and succeed in Higher Education in Scotland. Researching this issue with The Robertson Trust evidences structural barriers rooted in poverty, childcare gaps and inflexible institutional systems.

This initiative will drive change through policy advocacy; coalition-building and participatory redesign of Higher Education pathways, ensuring they reflect the realities of single parents’ lives. By tackling entrenched inequalities, the project seeks to open new opportunities for single parents, enabling them to move beyond immediate survival, aspire to new futures and fulfil their goals through meaningful access to education.

Equal opportunities and family friendly employment

OPFS aims to be an equal opportunity and family friendly employer. OPFS has Investors In People Gold status.

Role and key responsibilities

OPFS is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of this innovative programme. You will serve as the single point of contact for institutional partners and funders.

To engage with and develop links with young people and families who are on the fringe of the church and welcome them into the church family of Paisley St George’s supporting and encouraging them by building positive and trusting relationships. Further to strengthen existing links with the members of our youth organisations and their families.

Main Duties

• To work with the kirk session of Paisley St George’s Parish Church to build on existing relationships with our current youth and children’s organisations to determine and explore additional ministry opportunities.
• In conjunction with the kirk session, develop a strategy for outreach to families in the parish and produce an annual development plan.
• Work alongside the minister in mission and ministries relating to youth and families.
• Recruit, develop and encourage a team of volunteers to support the work.
• Work with individuals and families across our Church and Community and implement and evaluate a suitable programme of initiatives.
• Develop further partnerships with local schools and in the wider community.
• Participate fully in our worshipping community, with specific focus on youth and families.
• Regular attendance at worship is encouraged and expected.

The successful candidate will have:

• Vision for the development of a young people/family ministry.
• An understanding of the issues affecting children, families and younger adults in the local community.
• Experience in young people/family work, either voluntary or in paid employment, and in creating, delivering and evaluating programmes for them.
• A commitment to the wellbeing of children and young people and to support them.
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team

The successful candidate will have the following attributes/skills:

• Good Interpersonal skills,
• Active listening skills,
• Enthusiasm and drive,
• commitment,
• integrity,
• reliability,
• compassion.

It is also desirable, however not essential that you have:

• Experience of working in a faith context and/or within the third/voluntary sector.
• Knowledge and understanding of the congregational life of the Church of Scotland.

This job description is indicative of the nature and responsibilities associated with the role. It is not exhaustive. The job holder will be required to undertake other appropriate duties relating to the position as the role evolves over time.

Responsible to: Session Clerk.

Terms and Conditions

• The post has been funded through the Church of Scotland’s Seeds for Growth programme for a period of 3 years from date of appointment. While this is a fixed term post, there may be the potential for extension beyond this period.
• The post is based in office space at Paisley St George’s Church although much of the time will be spent in the community and parish.
• The nature of the role means that the postholder is required to be a practicing Christian with a live church connection. (This is a genuine occupational requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).
• There are five weeks paid leave (187.5 hours) in each full holiday year which runs from 1 January to 31 December. Entitlement is based on full weeks worked. There are also nine statutory holidays. Entitlement increases after five years’ service to six weeks (225 hours) annual paid leave.
• Travel expenses by public transport or by use of own car (if appropriate) at rates agreed by the employer are payable and reviewed annually.
• Membership of Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme will be required.
• It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.
• In order to comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, the successful applicant will be asked to provide document(s) confirming their eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, therefore it is essential that you have the right to work in the UK before you apply to work with us. Proof of eligibility will be sought, where appropriate, if you’re invited for interview.

Victim Support Scotland – Empowering People Affected by Crime

Who We Are

Victim Support Scotland (VSS) provides support and information to people affected by crime and campaigns for victim and witness rights. Regardless of whether a crime has been reported, or when it happened, our services are free, confidential, and tailored to individuals’ needs.

Our vision is that people affected by crime – victims, witnesses, and their families – are treated with dignity and respect and are at the heart of the justice in Scotland. We put victims and witnesses at the heart of everything we do so they are heard, have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed and that we are an effective organisation, that makes a lasting difference. Our mission at Victim Support Scotland is to ensure that those affected by crime receive high quality support that will help them recover from their experiences. We aim to do this by adhering to our own organisational values:

• Victims Are at the Heart of Everything We Do
• We Care
• We Work with Intent
• We Are Ambitious
• We Persevere

Everything we do is driven by our dedication to supporting and empowering victims and witnesses, so they have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed. We are an effective organisation that makes a lasting difference to the people we support, and these values are reflected in the behaviours expected of all staff and volunteers.

VSS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all of our service users and has a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG scheme checks in place to ensure this commitment is met.

What is the role?

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Anti-Social Behaviour Support Worker. 21hpw, 2-Years Fixed-Term contract with possible extension. Working hours to be agreed be between the following days and hours: Monday - Friday between 8am - 8pm & Saturdays 10am - 4pm

Salary band: £27,598 - £36,445. Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to review - in line with VSS progression arrangements. A higher salary placing will only be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

Primary location: Broadside House, 2 Powerhall Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4GB. You will be expected to work throughout Edinburgh, Lothian & Borders locality.

This role is based within the Edinburgh, Lothian and Borders locality reporting to the Locality Manager, the Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Support Worker will provide tailored, one-to-one support to people affected by ASB, helping them to feel safe, heard, informed, and empowered.

The role involves assessing individual needs and risks, developing and reviewing support plans, and coordinating with partner agencies to ensure an effective and joined-up response. Working within the VSS framework, the postholder will uphold victims’ rights, maintain accurate case records, and contribute to the development of peer support opportunities. Where appropriate, the ASB Support Worker will also support and work alongside volunteers to facilitate safe, inclusive group sessions that promote recovery and shared experience.

In addition to delivering 1-1 support this role will support the Anti-Social Behaviour Project Coordinator to build partnerships nationally to establish effective referral pathways and raise awareness of Victim Support Scotland services.

You will bring experience from a similar role and a commitment to your own professional development. As a confident and supportive leader, you will know how to motivate others, build trust, and drive performance. You’re comfortable working with data gathering, analysing, and presenting insights that help shape decisions. You believe in fairness and inclusion with the confidence to challenge discrimination, bias, or stereotyping when you see it. Alongside this, you have a solid understanding of the voluntary and charity sector, and willingness to be flexible in working hours and able to travel as required.

If you are looking for a role with a purpose, where you can really make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Further details of this role are available in the job description – Anti-Social Behaviour Support Worker

Please note - This post will be subject to a satisfactory PVG check.

What we offer

• Holiday:When you work for Victim Support Scotland, your wellbeing is important to us. We offer an enhanced annual leave package of 39 days (pro-rata) holiday. 42 days (pro-rata) from Grade 6 and above.
• Pension: Save for the further and join the Standard Life Pension. Your future self will thank you. Our generous employer contribution will help you plan for the future.
• Support: Sometimes we all need support and a listening ear. Our free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme can support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. We also offer enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to a credit union.
• Discounts:You will have access to our free health cash plan which includes cover for you and your family across a range of benefits, which include, dental cover, access to a virtual GP, counselling, legal support and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail and much more.
• Flexibility and development: We are proud of our flexible and inclusive work policies, which help you balance work and life. Supporting employee development is important to us, we offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities.