Learning and Development Officer
- Part time
- £35,409 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 21st September 2026
- Advertised from 4th September 2026
- 30 hours per week over a minimum of 4 days. Initially fixed-term to 31 March 2028
Role
VOCAL is a carer-led organisation supporting unpaid carers across Edinburgh and Midlothian. We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and skilled Learning and Development Officer to facilitate, coordinate and contribute to accessible, high-quality learning and development opportunities for our staff and volunteers.
This is a newly created, hands-on role and an exciting opportunity to help shape and support learning and development across VOCAL. Working closely with the Senior Management Team, VOCAL’s Learning and Development Working Group, managers, and colleagues across the organisation, you will coordinate and administer a broad range of learning opportunities for staff and volunteers. You will also contribute to the development of engaging learning resources and, where appropriate, facilitate agreed learning sessions. From coordinating mandatory and role-specific training to maintaining learning records and e-learning content, you will play an important role in supporting our workforce develop ongoing knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to deliver high-quality support and achieve positive outcomes for unpaid carers. Key responsibilities will include:
- supporting senior staff and managers to identify suitable learning and development approaches within agreed organisational priorities
- facilitating and coordinating induction, mandatory and role-specific training across the organisation
- identifying and managing relationships with external providers
- working with colleagues to develop and update learning materials (including e-learning modules)
- maintaining training records and monitoring training compliance, completion rates and evaluating learning outcomes. Producing reports and analysis as required
- supporting training needs analysis and skills audits
- participating as required in organisational working groups and initiatives.
We are looking for someone with:
- demonstrable experience and success in a similar role
- experience of supporting the identification of learning needs and facilitating the delivery of engaging and accessible learning activities
- experience of creating engaging digital or e-learning content using an e-learning development platform, such as Articulate 360
- excellent facilitation, communication and relationship-building skills
- proven organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- a flexible, proactive and collaborative approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement
Location: Due to the nature of the role, including the delivery of face-to-face learning activities and direct support to colleagues, the postholder is expected to work predominantly from Edinburgh Carers’ Hub, 60 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 5HB. Attendance at the Midlothian VOCAL Carer Centre in Eskbank will also be required for meetings/ training activities, together with occasional travel to other venues across Edinburgh and Midlothian.
Application notes
Download the person specification / job description. Complete the application form and equal opportunities form and return to jobs@vocal.org.uk or by post to HR, VOCAL, 60 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5HB
We welcome applications from under-represented minority groups.
Closing date: Monday, 21 September 2026, noon
Interviews: Thursday 1 October 2026
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Shared Care Scotland is a small team with big ambition: we aim to be the lead organisation in Scotland on all aspects of short breaks policy and practice. We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Operations Assistant to fulfil an important organisation-wide role in providing efficient, accurate and responsive administrative support that helps colleagues, Board members, partners and enquirers work effectively.
If you have skills and experience in delivering administrative and operational support to a busy and diverse team, are self-motivated and keen to develop your knowledge of the health and social care sector then we’d love to hear from you.
For the right candidate, this is an exciting opportunity to work with a dedicated team to deliver on a range of activities that can improve the lives of unpaid carers in Scotland.
In return we offer a supportive, collaborative team environment with excellent terms and conditions.
About Shared Care Scotland
Shared Care Scotland (SCS) is a dynamic and ambitious charity dedicated to improving the quality and provision of short breaks in Scotland for adult and young carers and the people they help care for. It is estimated there are 700,000 to 800,000 unpaid carers in Scotland.
We have a vision of a Scotland where everyone who receives support or provides unpaid care can live a satisfying life, with the assistance they need to take regular, quality breaks from demanding caring routines.
As one of Scotland’s leading National Carer Organisations we contribute to the development of policy and best practice for carers. We host a national online directory of short break services, manage a £10m Short Breaks Fund on behalf of the Scottish Government which provides grant funding to third sector organisations to help carers access breaks from caring, and deliver an innovative social tourism programme called Respitality.
For more information visit our website: sharedcarescotland.org.uk
Carer Information & Engagement Worker
- Part time
- £26,800 – £29,351 pro-rata
- On site: Based in North Lanarkshire
- Closing 4th September 2026
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our Carer Information & Engagement Team. You will play a key part in delivering our commissioned information, advice and campaigning services, ensuring unpaid carers across North Lanarkshire have the support, information and voice they need.
You will provide accessible information, signposting and referrals to appropriate support including short breaks and Carer Support Plans; deliver Carer Aware training; work in partnership with health, social care and third sector organisations; gather feedback from carers through forums and consultations; and help organise key events such as Carers Week and Carers Rights Day. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.
About you
Essential criteria:
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar information, support or engagement role
Ability to analyse and present information clearly for different audiences
Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to engage with people from all backgrounds
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
Understanding of the challenges faced by unpaid carers and knowledge of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016
Able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
Empathetic, non-judgmental approach and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Willingness to travel and work flexibly as required
Desirable criteria:
Experience within the third sector or carer services
Knowledge of Charity Log
Relevant qualification in health, social care or community work
Understanding of local health and social care structures
Bi or multi-lingual
What we offer
25 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays
8% contributory pension scheme
Death in service benefit of 2x annual salary
Blended working – mix of office, home and community-based
Full IT equipment provided
Supportive supervision and access to training and development
Carers of West Dunbartonshire is an innovative and value-based charity, which supports those who look after a family member or friend due to illness, disability, frailty or addiction. Funded by The Robertson Trust, the organisation is seeking to recruit a Carer Support Worker (supporting those with multiple caring roles).
As Carer Support Worker, you will provide support and advice to those who are caring for a relative or friend and have multiple caring responsibilities. You will be a highly motivated individual who ideally has experience in Community Care and a good understanding of the issues relating to unpaid carers, particularly those who are looking after more than one person.
Residential Worker– Chestnut Wynd
- Part time
- from £27,397 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 14th September 2026
Organisation profile:
Dean and Cauvin Young People’s Trust is one of Edinburgh’s oldest and established charities, providing residential group living and community, family and group work support to children, young people and families. We are committed to implementing The Promise and building strong and caring relationships with our young people rooted in our values of Care, Perseverance, Acceptance and Hope. We provide a scaffolding of love and support around them as they take their first steps towards a confident and independent future.
Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to come and join our team as a Residential Worker based at Chestnut Wynd, our house for young people. Situated in West Granton, our purpose-built house provides a safe and nurturing home for up to five young people aged 15-21 and a range of modern facilities and wellbeing spaces designed to help them grow, develop and make a successful transition to young adulthood.
As part of a team you will work closely with the young people we live alongside to provide the daily care and support they need and the advice and guidance to manage their health and wellbeing, independent learning and living skills, education and training needs. Our house staff also work closely with our community-based team to provide additional 1:1 and group supports to young people and to further develop their social and community connections. We work together with families, social work, health services and other colleagues to keep the strengths, aspirations and voice of the young person at the heart of all we do while ensuring their safety and welfare is always maintained.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to be part of our team as we adapt our services to #KeepThePromise. We are looking for skilled individuals who are passionate about working with young people building strong relationships with them. This role will suit someone who understands child development, trauma-informed practice and is skilled in planning and delivering robust assessment and interventions with young people, as well as being positive and thoughtful, and rights focused.
A residential worker is a hugely important role for us. As a key part of our team you contribute to creating a culture of nurture and care for our young people while also ensuring the house is maintained and resourced to meet the needs of young people and staff.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to be part of our team as we adapt our services to #KeepThePromise. We are looking for someone who is:
- An individual who is skilled in planning and delivering a range of 1:1 and group-based practice approaches with young people.
- Values-led and rights focused.
- Able to have honest and courageous conversations
- Passionate about working alongside children, young people and families.
- Able to build strong and effective relationships with young people, their family and professional and social support networks.
- Works in a way that that is rooted in an understanding of child and young people’s developmental needs, trauma-informed and restorative approaches.
- Can undertake assessment and care-planning processes for young people to ensure a focus on positive outcomes.
- Flexible, creative and fun!
This role involves a shift pattern over a six-week rota and therefore requires weekend working, and sleep-ins.
We are committed to the development of all our staff and the successful applicants will have access to:
- Regular support and supervision
- Continuous Professional Development
- Training and learning opportunities.
- Discounted access to our holiday caravan
- Our Employee Assistance Scheme
If you are someone who can make a difference for young people and have relevant experience with social work, youth/community/family work or other relevant experiences then we want to hear from you!
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