This is an excellent opportunity for you to join Scottish Book Trust as a Writing Communities Co-ordinator (Writer Development). The position offers flexible, part-time working within our Writing Communities Team.

Scottish Book Trust is a national charity that believes books, reading and writing have the power to change lives. A love of reading inspires creativity, improves employment opportunities, mental health and wellbeing and is one of the most effective ways to help break the poverty cycle. We work towards a Scotland where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive through literacy.

What we offer

• Part time, permanent role
• Competitive salary
• Flexible hybrid working between home and our Edinburgh City Centre Office, with great access by train, bus, and tram
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Company Sick Pay
• Pension with 5% employer contributions
• Death in service benefit
• Free access to employee assistance programme

Scottish Book Trust’s Writing Communities programme supports writers with advice, funding, professional development opportunities, retreats and mentoring. Our Writer Development programme includes the New Writers Awards, Scots Language Publication Grant, and the 50-Word Fiction competition. We work in partnership with a range of organisations to provide support tailored to the needs of writers, including Gaelic Books Council, Edinburgh International Book Festival, Push the Boat Out, Society of Authors and the Edinburgh University of Glasgow.

The Writing Communities Co-ordinator (Writer Development) supports the efficient running of the Writer Development programme. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that communication with writers and partners is effective, efficient, and appropriately tailored to individual needs. The role is responsible for organising annual panel meetings and supporting the New Writers programme each year, including supporting the organisation of the annual Showcase event.

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!

Join Our Board - Trustee Opportunities at Comics Youth SCIO

Comics Youth SCIO is a charity for children and young people aged 8-25, based in Dundee. We deliver comics-based literacy, sequential art, publishing and wellbeing projects, as well as comics workshops at community spaces and other organisations around the city.

We use our platform as an organisation to give young people ownership of their own narratives, and our work focuses on building resilience, mental wellbeing and literacy through creativity and comic-making. It’s vitally important for young people to see themselves represented, and it is our mission to amplify their voices as much as possible and involve them in every step of the work that we do.

We are looking to expand our board of trustees to help guide and support this work. We would particularly like to encourage applications from people who are currently underrepresented on our Board, including people from minority ethnic communities, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ people. We are also seeking trustees with specific experience in the following roles:

• Treasurer/Finance and fundraising
• Safeguarding
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Impact evaluation

What it Means to Be a Comics Youth SCIO Trustee

As a trustee, you will help support Comics Youth SCIO’s governance, strategic and financial planning, and contribute to a culture of care and creativity. You will work alongside other trustees and the staff team to ensure the organisation remains ethical, resilient and supportive to the people it serves.

The role is voluntary and not remunerated – reasonable expenses will be covered. The current time commitment is approximately 10 hours per month, including Board meetings, preparation, strategic discussions and occasional support for Comics Youth SCIO activities.

Every day, people across Scotland are adjusting to life following a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, after experiencing a stroke or dealing with Long Covid. At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS), Scotland's leading health charity, we're working to ensure there is No Life Half Lived, and you could play a vital role in making that happen.

We provide a range of services, notably through our Community Healthcare Support Service, which delivers supported self management and recovery services across Scotland.

By joining CHSS as a Community Engagement Coordinator, you’ll have a real opportunity to help people move beyond simply surviving, towards managing their health, regaining confidence and independence and connecting with their communities.

About the Role

We’re recruiting a Community Engagement Coordinator to build strong connections with communities and local partners, helping more people take steps to protect their health.

Working within our External Engagement function and alongside Health Defence colleagues, you’ll help deliver Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland and the Scottish Government’s Healthy Heart and Lung Checks, taking prevention directly into communities across Scotland.

You’ll work alongside our Health Defence Hubs in Glasgow, Aberdeen and Tayside, as well as our proposed new hub in Ayrshire and Arran, developing relationships with local organisations, services and communities.

A big part of the role will be increasing our reach and referrals, creating new routes into CHSS and making sure people who may be less likely to access traditional health services can connect with the right support.

We’re looking for someone with experience in community development or engagement and the ability to work confidently with diverse communities, including ethnic minority communities and people who can face greater barriers to accessing health support.

At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, our ambition is No Life Half Lived. This role will help us reach people earlier, reduce health inequalities and ensure more people can access the prevention and support they need.

If you have the experience and want to be part of this work, we’d like to hear from you.

Why Join CHSS?

At CHSS, you'll be joining a charity where your work has a genuine impact on people's lives across Scotland.

Our colleagues describe working at CHSS as rewarding, fulfilling, impactful, friendly and inclusive, reflecting both the purpose of our work and the supportive culture we continue to build together.

We value people with different experiences, skills and perspectives. Our colleagues join us at many stages of their careers, from those taking their first steps into employment, to professionals seeking a new challenge, people changing sectors, and those looking to use their experience in a purpose-driven organisation. What unites us is a shared commitment to improving the lives of people across Scotland.

What We Can Offer You

Working at CHSS means being part of a passionate organisation that makes a real difference every day. We offer:

• A rewarding, positive and supportive work environment
• Company pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Company sick pay scheme
• Employee wellbeing support
• Life assurance

For full range of our benefits, please see the Benefit Summary document attached to our advert.

Flexible Working

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”. While we encourage flexibility wherever possible, please note that our Retail Shop roles operate within set business hours of 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to meet the needs of the business.

Safeguarding and Equality

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check.

CHSS is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to creating an environment free from unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or colleague is treated unfairly because of their background or circumstances.