Partners in Advocacy has established itself as one of Scotland's leading providers of independent advocacy, delivering exceptional advocacy services since 1998.

We are thrilled to present a wonderful opportunity for a new board member with an interest in independent advocacy.

This role is home-based and open to applicants across Scotland who can travel to attend a small number of in-person board meetings throughout the year.

We are seeking a Trustee who will have good interpersonal and communication skills, a commitment to working as a team, an understanding of and commitment to our charity’s work, a broader knowledge of trends across the third-sector and the application of those to strategic work.

Partners in Advocacy welcomes applications from people with a disability, those with a minority ethnic background, and the LGBTQ+ community.

Partners in Advocacy has been delivering independent advocacy services since 1998 and is recognised as a trusted and established provider across Scotland.

We are pleased to offer an opportunity to join our Edinburgh service as an Independent Advocacy Worker.

This is a rewarding role in a supportive, experienced team, where you will make a genuine difference by providing one-to-one independent advocacy to people aged 16 and over with learning or physical disabilities, autism, and older people. You will support individuals in having their voices heard, helping them express their views, understand their rights, explore their options, and participate in decisions that affect their lives.

The role involves travelling throughout Edinburgh to meet people in a range of community and clinical settings. Travel expenses are covered, and you will be supported to plan your work in a way that is both effective and sustainable.

Working closely with the Service Coordinator, you will help maintain accurate service data and support the development of quarterly reports, helping demonstrate the impact of advocacy.

This role offers a high degree of autonomy, alongside regular support, supervision, and opportunities to connect with colleagues across the organisation.

We warmly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds. If your skills and experience align with the job description and person specification, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please complete the application form, providing examples of how you meet each aspect of the job description and person specification.

Partners in Advocacy is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible working environment.

What the role is really like:

• You’ll be working most of the time independently, managing your own diary and priorities

• You’ll need to be comfortable and excellent at working with people aged 16 and over with learning or physical disabilities, autism, and older people

• Your days will vary from supporting someone in a meeting, covering duty calls, to travelling across Edinburgh, and completing case notes at home

• Some situations can be complex or emotionally demanding, and good boundaries are important

• You’ll need to be able to understand complex information and processes, translate them to your advocacy partners, helping them to understand their rights and explore their options

• You’ll need to be comfortable making decisions and working proactively, while staying connected to your wider team

• You’ll be speaking to a range of professionals in a range of settings, communicating, and amplifying your advocacy partner's opinions and wishes

• You’ll record, track, and compile statistical and other information, writing it into tracking spreadsheets, Microsoft Word forms and creating anonymised case studies

You’ll be a good fit if you:

• Are comfortable working autonomously and managing your own workload

• Can recognise the right times to check in with your line manager

• Have good planning and are punctual

• Can build trust with people and communicate clearly in a range of situations

• Are organised and able to balance direct work and admin responsibilities

• Have good writing and IT skills

• Are confident travelling independently across Edinburgh

• Value equality, rights, and person-led support

• Can research, read, and understand complex information, then translate it and explain it in clear terms

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Moira Anderson Foundation (MAF), a values-led charity supporting children, young people and adults of all genders who have been affected by childhood sexual abuse.

We are seeking a warm, compassionate and skilled Client Support Officer to join our team of 23 staff, based in Airdrie. This role involves providing trauma-informed support to children, young people and adults, helping survivors to access the services and support they need.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant qualification or have equivalent experience working with children, young people and/or adults. They will have experience supporting vulnerable individuals, a sound understanding of trauma and its impact, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred support. We recognise the importance of wellbeing when working in a trauma-focused organisation and are committed to creating a supportive, reflective and inclusive working environment.

Hours and Salary

• 35 hours per week (office-based)
• Permanent position
• Salary: £27,963 per annum
• Working hours:
  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9.00am to 5.00pm
  • Wednesday: 11.00am to 7.00pm

Benefits

We are committed to supporting the wellbeing and development of our staff and offer:

• Comprehensive induction and training
• Regular clinical supervision
• Enhanced employer pension contribution following successful completion of probation
• Death in service benefit
• Generous annual leave entitlement

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated and supportive team and make a meaningful difference to the lives of survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Argyll and Bute Citizens Advice Bureau, is an independent and innovative advice organisation providing holistic advice and support to people across Argyll and Bute.

The Bureau provides a comprehensive advice and information service throughout Argyll & Bute from its offices in Lochgilphead and Helensburgh and by outreach to Campbeltown, Dunoon and Oban localities.

The Debt / Money Adviser will take responsibility for the quality of advice and standard of service provided by the bureau in money advice (debt) cases with a particular focus on those at risk of losing their homes through eviction or repossession. Providing specialist support on all areas of free debt management, statutory and sustainable solutions and lay representation within court and pre-court advice provision.

Travel will be essential to the post and expenses are reimbursed for travel related to approved duties. No overtime payments are made, but time off in lieu is given.

In the interest of public safety, the successful applicant for this post will be asked to disclose criminal history information.

We regret that we are unable to acknowledge receipt of completed application forms.

Team working is essential and the post-holder must be able to assist colleagues with possibly competing demands.

Applicants should also demonstrate sound oral and written communication skills, be well organised and be proficient in using a range of IT tools to carry out their work, including case recording systems, Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook and Excel.

Committed, results-driven and supportive to the needs of others, the successful applicant will be able to work both on their own initiative as well as part of a team and must be willing to follow and develop agreed procedures.

Employee benefits

Argyll and Bute Citizens Advice Bureau offers excellent terms and conditions, including a total of 25 days (pro rata) annual leave plus 10 public holidays and a pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution. Argyll and Bute Citizens Advice Bureau is an inclusive employer that supports a work-life balance and offers a 4 day week (pro rata), well-being events, and a positive working environment.