- Advertised from 26th February 2026
- 35 hours per week
Role
About Harbour:
Harbour Homes is Leith and north Edinburgh’s biggest social landlord, providing thousands of affordable homes from Portobello to Granton and everywhere in between. We’ve been contributing to the regeneration of local areas since 1975, and it’s our mission to: ‘make a positive impact on people’s lives from our home in Leith by providing affordable homes and services,and helping to support resilient communities.’
Harbour Homes is part of Harbour which also includes its subsidiaries Harbour Lettings, Harbour Multi-Trades and Harbour Connections.
About the role:
This role is ideal for someone who loves Leith and north Edinburgh as much as we do, and who has a strong track record of developing effective multi-channel communications and marketing campaigns.
You will be working with colleagues across Harbour to position our brand, create engaging content and deliver important messages to our stakeholders in the local community.
In this interesting and varied role, you will be joining us following a period of transition as we roll out our new organisational structure. You will be playing a key role in developing our internal communications strategy to support our new ways of working.
At Harbour, colleagues carry out their roles in line with Harbour values.
About you:
- You have 2-3 years’ experience in a communications and/or marketing role
- You are educated to Degree level or equivalent (SCQF Level 9) in communications, marketing or a related discipline
- You are a confident communicator who can foster good working relationships
- You have excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities at once
Disclosure:
A level 1 disclosure check is required. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Application notes
If you can see yourself in this role, please submit an online application here
Please refer to our applicant guidance which you will find here - Careers - Harbour Homes : Harbour Homes
You will find more information about this role and working for Harbour Homes in the job description and summary of the main Harbour Homes Rewards and Benefits.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 15 March 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing 23 March 2026
We have an Investors in Diversity Silver award and as an accredited Disability Confident employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Scottish Charity No. SC027945
Please note we do not accept agency referrals.
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Housing Assistant
- Full time
- £30,250 – £33,617
- Hybrid: Edinburgh with the option to work from home two days a week.
- Closing 26th February 2026
Manor Estates Housing Association is seeking to recruit a full-time Housing Assistant to join our busy Housing Management Team. This vacancy has arisen due to a staff member being appointed to another role within the Association.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Previous experience of working in a housing environment
- Excellent administrative skills
- Strong skills in standard office ICT packages, particularly Word and Excel
- Excellent customer engagement skills, both over the phone and face-to-face
- Previous experience and/or the ability to learn (with training) how to use our housing management software
- A willingness to work collaboratively as part of a small team
- A positive attitude and the desire to make a difference to our organisation and its tenants or customers? And service user.
Key Terms and Conditions
- 25 days annual leave
- 15 days public holidays
- 35-hour working week with flexible working arrangements
- Contributory pension scheme
Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for making a difference? Riverside Scotland is seeking a Chairperson to guide our Board through an exciting new chapter.
With a new five-year Corporate Strategy launching in April 2026, we’re focusing on four key priorities: Homes, Customers, People and Care & Support. Going forward we want to deliver significant improvements to our assets, improving the homes we own and manage, supporting and delivering for our tenants and striving for net zero.
As Chair, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our future — combining strong governance with a commitment to social impact.
Why Join Us?
- Strong Performance:. As a direct subsidiary of the Riverside Group - one of the UK’s largest housin associations with over 75,000 homes across 159 local authorities - we operate with a high degree of autonomy while benefiting from shared services and significant capital funding driving efficiency through the business and improving customer outcomes. Last year we reported a strong financial performance despite economic challenges.
- Customer Satisfaction: 87% tenant satisfaction with services and 98% satisfaction with engagement
- Innovation: Award-winning Housing First for Families service and pioneering energy efficiency projects supporting Scotland’s net-zero goals.
Your Role
- Lead the Board in a collaborative, strategic way, optimising the talent we have.
- Champion tenant voice and community empowerment.
- Be a strong advocate of Riverside Scotland, promoting the organisation externally and engaging effectively with The Riverside Group as part of the Group’s wider governance community.
- Support innovation in housing, sustainability, and customer service working alongside the Association’s leadership team.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven leadership experience at Board level.
- Strong advocacy and communication skills.A commitment to our social purpose and values.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you share our passion for creating lasting change and have the skills, energy, and enthusiasm for this role, we’d love to hear from you.
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Ark Support Workers
- Full time or Part time
- up to £24,307
- On site: Within services across Scotland
- Closing 14th August 2026
Ark is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disabilities, mental health issues, dementia and autism.
Ark supports people to live independently in their own homes providing everything from a few hours a week social and life admin support to 24/7 care supporting with personal care, medication, household tasks, attending appointments and leisure activities.
We have lots of opportunities across Scotland for our Support Worker roles. As we provide full training no previous is experience is required.
If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives, then apply now to join our team!
Your main duties will include but not be limited to:
- Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
- Communicate and work well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
- Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
- Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.
Previous experience of the following is an advantage but not essential as Ark will provide full training: Care Worker, Social worker, Home Carer, Case Worker, Care Assistant, Autism Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant , Social Care Worker.
View our job outline, find out what you working week could look like and hear from our current Support Workers on Arks website arkha.org.uk/work-with-us
Why Ark?
- No Previous Experience Required - Ark provide full training so no previous experience is required making our Support Worker roles the perfect place to start your career in Adult Social Care.
- Get a qualification while you work - Ark fully fund your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care which you complete with the support of our in house SVQ team.
- Employee Discounts - Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.
- Career Progression -Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.
- Employee Assistance Program - Arks Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App.
- Contracted hours to suit you-We have Full-time, Part-time and Relief Support Worker roles available at our services throughout Scotland.
In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:
- Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata
- 4% Contributory pension scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Fully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by Ark
Our employees told us in a recent survey that they stay with Ark because they believe in our values, we have supportive managers who continually appreciate their staff and they love making a positive difference in our supported peoples lives, helping them to achieve their dreams.
Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Worker or new to Social Care.
Property Team Leader
- Full time
- £39,250 – £42,431
- Hybrid: Glasgow based with at least one day per week in the office.
- Closing 1st March 2026
Are you a proactive and people-focused leader with a passion for delivering high-quality property management services?
We’re looking for a Property Team Leader based in our Glasgow Office to ensure excellence, compliance, and real value for our customers.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Service Manager - Property and leading a team of two Property Officers and one Property Co-Ordinator, you will be responsible for delivering our property management plan to the highest standard.
This includes assisting the Service Manager with the development and management of the Property Team to ensure that Blackwood’s homes are safe, warm, energy efficient and meet the associations asset strategy while maintaining strong performance outcomes and an excellent tenant experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the delivery of planned, cyclical, and adaptation programmes.
- Provide day-to-day management and leadership to the Property Team.
- Maintain strong collaboration with the Repairs Team Leader and Compliance Manager to deliver seamless service.
- Ensure quality control through regular monitoring of contractor performance and reporting on KPIs.
- Manage budgets, grant claims, and ensure accurate financial records.
- Drive continuous improvement in asset management strategy and service delivery.
- Promote a culture of shared responsibility, accountability, and customer satisfaction.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience in asset management, property services, or housing maintenance.
- Strong leadership and line management experience.
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation, CDM regulations, and compliance best practices.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A commitment to delivering value-for-money services and enhancing customer experience.
Why Join Us?
Blackwood offers a range of employee benefits, including:
- Comprehensive induction and personal development opportunities
- Company sick pay scheme on completion of probationary period
- 34 days’ holiday per annum, pro rata for part-time hours
- Company pension scheme and Death in Service Benefit
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Help@hand
All successful candidates will be required to become a PVG scheme member.
We ask that all applicants read the Job Pack (attached to the advert) Blackwood are committed to diversity and inclusion and as an accredited Disability Confident Employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the post.
Note to interested applicants:
SPONSORSHIP IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT BLACKWOOD
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