LHM is a Glasgow-based charity supporting people affected by homelessness, poverty, social exclusion and a wide range of complex life circumstances. Founded in 1909, LHM has a long history of providing compassionate, high-quality support.

At the heart of our work is a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and kindness. We are looking for a compassionate, confident and enthusiastic Client Support Worker to join our Day Centre team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working alongside people, building meaningful relationships and helping clients access the support, experiences and opportunities that matter to them.

About the Role

As a Client Support Worker, you will be part of our frontline team, helping to create a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for everyone who comes through our doors. The role will include:

• Building positive and trusting relationships with clients.
• Providing practical and emotional support.
• Recognising individual needs and helping clients access appropriate services and specialist support.
• Supporting clients with issues relating to housing, health, wellbeing, benefits and other areas affecting their lives.
• Encouraging clients to participate, build confidence, develop skills and try new experiences.
• Responding appropriately to challenging situations while maintaining dignity, compassion and professional boundaries.
• Maintaining accurate and appropriate records.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and external partners.
• Supporting clients to take part in activities and other opportunities where appropriate, particularly where these support client engagement, relationship-building, wellbeing and social connection.

This is a varied and rewarding role. No two days will be exactly the same, and the successful candidate will need to be approachable, adaptable and comfortable working within a busy Day Centre environment.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of supporting people affected by homelessness, poverty and social exclusion, including people experiencing poor mental health and other complex challenges.
• Can communicate confidently and sensitively with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Understands safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Can remain calm and make sound decisions in challenging situations.
• Is compassionate and non-judgemental while also able to maintain clear and consistent boundaries.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and is willing to contribute across different areas of our work.
• Can work independently, use initiative and recognise when guidance or additional support is required.
• Holds a relevant social care qualification at SCQF Level 6 or above, or an equivalent qualification.
• The successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory PVG Scheme check.

What We Offer

• A permanent, full-time position.
• A competitive salary of £28,000.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Employer pension contributions.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to help shape and develop an evolving frontline service.
• The chance to make a genuine difference within a trusted and welcoming community.

Why This Role Matters

This role is about much more than providing practical support. It is about seeing the whole person, recognising their strengths and creating opportunities for them to feel heard, respected, included and valued.

You will be joining a team committed to working collaboratively, sharing skills and providing consistent support. Your contribution will help us create more opportunities for clients, respond effectively to increasing demand and ensure that LHM remains a place where everyone has a place.

At The Advocacy Project, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work and put the people we support at the centre of everything we do. We are an independent advocacy charity providing one-to-one advocacy for adults across Glasgow, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire.

We support people to have their voices heard in decisions about their care, treatment and lives, particularly when they may otherwise find it difficult to be heard. Our work is guided by our values of fairness, independence, inclusion and resilience.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Delivery Manager to lead our Glasgow team of advocates and ensure our busy, fast-moving service runs effectively. Referrals arrive steadily, often at short notice, and may relate to mental health tribunals, adult support and protection, and other time-critical processes. You will make sure the right advocate reaches the right person at the right time, while maintaining high standards of independent advocacy practice.

What you'll do

• Lead, line manage and support a team of advocates, including supervision, caseload oversight and staff wellbeing
• Manage referral flow and allocate work so urgent cases are covered and caseloads remain manageable
• Ensure practice meets independent advocacy principles and standards
• Retrieve and maintain accurate service data; analyse referral volumes, caseloads, performance and outcomes to identify trends and pressure points; and produce timely monitoring reports for commissioners and internal stakeholders.
• Build effective working relationships with health and social care and other partner organisations
• Help shape the service as demand and commissioning requirements evolve

What we're looking for

• Experience of leading and supervising staff in a frontline service
• Sound judgement under pressure, with the ability to reprioritise quickly
• A clear understanding of independent advocacy, or experience in a closely related field such as social care, mental health or rights-based work
• Confidence using case management systems and service data
• Confident using Microsoft 365 applications and other IT systems
• A strong commitment to placing the people we support at the centre of everything we do

This role would suit someone who remains calm and focused in a busy environment, protects their team’s capacity and is committed to achieving the best outcomes for people who use the service. In return, we offer a generous package of salary, pension, dynamic working, annual leave, CPD, and a wellbeing package.

We are a disability and carer-positive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and a PVG check.

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for inclusion and improving outcomes for young children with additional support needs and their families?

Early Years Scotland is seeking an ambitious and knowledgeable Service Manager to lead the development, delivery and growth of our Inclusion Services, building on the success of our Creating Caring Connections programme. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and expand innovative services that support children, families and practitioners across Scotland.

Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for Inclusion Services, ensuring high-quality, responsive and impactful support for children with additional support needs and their families. You will develop programmes, build partnerships and champion inclusive practice across the early years sector.

You will also play a key role in supporting practitioners and partner organisations through the design and delivery of specialist professional learning, helping to build confidence, knowledge and capacity to meet the diverse needs of children and families.

Early Years Scotland is a registered charity and Scotland’s leading national specialist organisation dedicated to supporting our youngest children, from pre-birth to age five. With over 50 years of experience, we are committed to improving outcomes for children, supporting families and strengthening the early years workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and delivery of Early Years Scotland’s Inclusion Services.
• Build upon and expand the successful Creating Caring Connections programme, increasing its reach and impact.
• Lead, coach and develop staff teams, providing professional supervision and supporting a culture of reflective practice.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with local authorities, health services, education providers and third-sector organisations.
• Design and delivery specialist professional learning relating to inclusion, neurodiversity, attachment, trauma-informed practice and family support.
• Support early learning and childcare settings and partners to strengthen inclusive practice and improve outcomes for children with additional support needs.
• Manage projects and services, ensuring effective governance, safeguarding, risk management and quality assurance.
• Monitor and evaluate programme impact, using evidence and feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to organisational planning, funding opportunities and service development.
• Represent Early Years Scotland locally and nationally, acting as a champion for inclusion and children’s rights.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience leading services, projects or programmes supporting children and families.
• Significant experience supporting children with additional support needs and their families.
• Experience managing, coaching and developing staff teams.
• Experience working effectively within multi-agency partnerships.
• Knowledge and understanding of neurodiversity and inclusive practice.
• Experience developing and delivering training, professional learning or workforce development programmes.
• Strong understanding of GIRFEC, The Promise, UNCRC, Additional Support for Learning legislation and early years policy.
• Experience monitoring and evaluating outcomes and using evidence to inform service improvement.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills.

Qualifications

Applicants should hold a relevant degree level qualification in an area such as:

• Childhood Practice/Studies
• Education
• Social Work
• Psychology
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Community Education
• Nursing or Allied Health Profession

In addition, applicants should be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge or training in additional support needs through qualifications or professional development such as:

• Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Autism
• Autism Practice Qualification
• Additional Support Needs qualification
• Inclusive Education qualification
• Attachment and Trauma-Informed Practice training
• Neurodevelopmental Conditions training
• Positive Behaviour Support qualifications
• Other relevant specialist inclusion qualifications

What Early Years Scotland Will Offer

• Competitive salary and generous annual leave.
• Family-friendly policies that support work-life balance.
• 5% employer pension contribution after three months.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing professional learning and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to shape and grow a nationally recognised inclusion programme.
• A supportive, collaborative team culture where your contribution is valued.
• Hybrid working options following successful probation.