Jobs in Aberdeen

Sistema Scotland’s vision is to improve lives and strengthen communities. Working with children, young people and their families, we focus on early intervention and stimulating generational social change. By playing music together in ensembles and orchestras, we aim to grow confidence, respect, teamwork and aspiration in the children, young people and communities we work with. We deliver our work through six Big Noise programmes: in Raploch & Fallin in Stirling, Govanhill in Glasgow, Torry in Aberdeen, Douglas in Dundee and Wester Hailes in Edinburgh.

Supported by the Head of Operations & IT, you will be the primary evaluation specialist within Sistema Scotland ensuring a robust, ongoing evaluation and monitoring programme is in place to support the organisation to deliver the best quality outcomes for our communities. You will support the dissemination of knowledge and new evidenced practice within the organisation; monitor performance to meet the needs of key stakeholders; and be the key link with external independent evaluation organisations.

With a track record of applied health, social, education or arts research using mixed methods, you will be trained in quantitative and qualitative research methods and data handling and analysis (including using secondary datasets). You will be proficient in data presentation and report production, using a range of presentation styles and graphic design processes. This post will also require you to have relevant experience in designing and conducting interviews and focus groups for data collection. The ability to communicate confidently (both verbal and written) and to be able to mix appropriately with a wide range of people, including young people, whilst maintaining a high degree of confidentiality and discretion will be essential. We are looking for someone with an understanding of the benefits of early intervention and social interventions. You will be able to work independently and manage a portfolio of work effectively, therefore you will require excellent organisational skills and the ability to anaylse problems and prioritise actions.

This is a permanent post, working 28 hours a week (pattern of work to be agreed with line manager). The role forms part of the central team, working on a hybrid Working between home and an office base in one of our Big Noise centres, with travel throughout Scotland to all our Big Noise centres (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling, Dundee & Aberdeen)

We are looking for a Project Support Worker to join our team at CyberSafe Scotland. The role is central to supporting the delivery of our impactful Respected and Safe schools’ programme, that works to reduce online harm (including harassment, abuse and exploitation) and increase digital literacy and wellbeing.

We warmly encourage applications from candidates who share our mission and values.

Role summary:

The project worker will play a key role in:

• Delivering targeted support groups with P7 pupils
• The ongoing development of our comprehensive schools’ programme including developing resources, delivering lessons and running small groups
• Building relationships with school staff, pupils, parents and families
• Project planning including evolving/developing lessons and materials, running events and other engagement activities

Purpose of the role:

The project worker role is a key contact for CyberSafe Scotland within our partner schools – supporting children, their families and school staff. The project worker will have an area of focus supporting girls’ with their experiences online. They will also be an all-rounder with a responsibility for supporting the Director of Cybersafe Scotland and the other project workers with the ongoing development and delivery of our schools’ programme.

This is an exciting role offering someone the opportunity to be part of a growing team and be involved with delivering impactful support and developing resources.

Additional information

The post is advertised as a 22.5 hour per week which can be worked flexibly in discussion with line manager. Due to the role responsibilities working on weekdays (generally Tuesday – Thursday) within school hours is a requirement, though some hours can be flexible across the week to some extent. There is also the option of a term time only contract. Please outline your preferences within your job application. This role would also be suitable for a job share.

The post is a fixed term contract until the end of March 2026, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.

This post is subject to membership of the PVG scheme (Protection of Vulnerable Groups scheme) and satisfactory PVG Scheme records issued by Disclosure Scotland. Where the contents of a PVG Scheme record are not satisfactory, we reserve the right to terminate employment. Candidates will be required to produce original certificates to enable us to verify qualifications.

The start date for the role will be the week beginning the 15th September 2025, subject to the successful applicant’s availability.

A full job description can be downloaded below.

We are looking for a Project Support Worker to join our team at CyberSafe Scotland. The role is central to supporting the delivery of our impactful Respected and Safe schools’ programme, that works to reduce online harm (including harassment, abuse and exploitation) and increase digital literacy and wellbeing.

We warmly encourage applications from candidates who share our mission and values.

Role summary:

The project worker will play a key role in:

• Co-facilitating targeted support groups with P7 pupils (Until the end of December)
• The ongoing development of our comprehensive schools’ programme with particular focus on small group support, delivering classroom sessions and developing support for families (January – March)
• Building relationships with school staff, pupils, parents and families

Purpose of the role:

The project worker role is an important role for CyberSafe Scotland within our partner schools – supporting children, their families and school staff. The project worker will have an area of focus supporting boys’ with their experiences online. They will also be an all-rounder with a responsibility for supporting the Director of Cybersafe Scotland and the other project workers with the ongoing development and delivery of our schools’ programme.

This is an exciting role offering someone the opportunity to be part of a growing team and be involved with delivering impactful support and developing resources.

Additional information

The post is advertised as a 15 hour per week role which can be worked flexibly in discussion with line manager. Due to the role responsibilities working on weekdays (Tuesday and Thursday) within school hours is a requirement, though some hours can be flexible across the week to some extent. There is also the option of a term time only contract. Please outline your preferences within your job application. This role would also be suitable for a job share.

The post is a fixed term contract until the end of March 2026, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.

This post is subject to membership of the PVG scheme (Protection of Vulnerable Groups scheme) and satisfactory PVG Scheme records issued by Disclosure Scotland. Where the contents of a PVG Scheme record are not satisfactory, we reserve the right to terminate employment. Candidates will be required to produce original certificates to enable us to verify qualifications.

The start date for the role will be the week beginning the 1st October 2025, subject to the successful applicant’s availability.

A full job description can be downloaded below.

Avenue is a charity, based in Aberdeen, that provides support to families and individuals across the North East of Scotland, with a focus on relationships, wellbeing and children. We offer a range of services to encourage personal growth, strengthen relationships, promote family wellbeing, support children, and enable healthy environments for all.

We are working towards a world in which happy, healthy people enjoy harmonious and respectful interactions in all aspects of their lives.

Through our project Cashback: Connecting Through Creativity, we deliver creative engagements to young people (aged 10 to 25) that enable them to explore positive frameworks for relationships.

We are looking for a Creative Practitioner with artistic skills, an understanding of trauma informed delivery, and experience of working with groups and individuals to join Avenues creative team and take this exciting project forward.

Join us and make a difference!

Are you looking for a role in which you will improve the lives of families in your community? A role that enables you to work differently, build your knowledge and skills and feel valued by clients, colleagues and the organisation you work for?

Your role and impact

We are looking for a Health and Social Care professional to join our nationwide network of Huntington’s Disease Specialists which proves care management, specialist assessment and emotional support to individuals and families across Scotland.

Working in partnership with local Health and Social Care teams, you will also provide advice, training and education to professionals and voluntary agencies involved in all aspects of Huntington’s disease care.

About you

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and motivated to have a positive influence on the quality of life of the individuals and families they support. This role is open to medical and health and social care staff from backgrounds such as nursing, allied health, social work and medicine. Professional body membership is essential. Previous experience of Huntington’s disease is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.

You should be able to work autonomously in this challenging and rewarding position. Good listening, communication and interpersonal skills are vital, as are excellent time keeping and caseload management abilities. Community-based practice knowledge, a driving licence and use of a car are essential. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check.

We offer:

• Workplace pension scheme
• Childcare Voucher Scheme
• 25 annual leave days and typically 12 public holidays per year
• Note: Your annual leave and public holidays are combined, with four mandatory public holidays that must be taken from your entitlement on 25 and 26 December, and 1 and 2 January each year.
• Staff loyalty scheme: Employees with four completed years of service are entitled to an extra day for each additional year served, up to a maximum of five days.
• Flexible working options to support our staff and promote inclusive working practices.

Place of work

This position follows a hybrid model. You will be required to travel to attend client appointments, clinical MDTs, staff and departmental meetings.

Working hours

This a full-time role (36 hours).

About Scottish Huntington’s Association

You will join friendly and passionate organisation at an exciting time for Scottish Huntington’s Association, now in the third year of Standing Tall: A Strategy For Growth 2023 - 2028. If you are interested in this role and can demonstrate you meet most of the essential criteria, we would love to hear from you.

Scottish Huntington’s Association is a registered charity that works in collaboration with funders including NHS, Health and Social Care Partnerships, and local authorities. We celebrate diversity and the innovative ideas it brings, actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, and are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment.

Find out more about our work at hdscotland.org.

Exciting opportunity for two new Staff Nurses to work in our CHAS at Home team based in Aberdeen, working with families in the community to enable the best possible care experience!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Children’s Nurses with a proven track record of providing exceptional support (care and skill) in a care setting (nursing practice), to join our Aberdeen CHAS at Home Team as a Staff Nurse.

As part of this growing team, you’ll contribute to the development and expansion of our at-home services in the North of Scotland, working in close collaboration with the CHAS Diana Children’s Nurse, NHS and local teams across Aberdeen City and Shire.

Our team in the North is on a transformative journey, guided by a new strategic plan shaped by the voices of the children and families we serve. With their needs at the heart of everything we do, we are confident this approach will provide tailored, exceptional care where it’s needed most.

By joining us, you’ll become part of a dedicated team of experienced nurses in the North, working with close ties to the NHS and supported by the wider expertise of our hospices. Together, we aim to transform how care is provided to children and families, making a lasting impact on lives across the region.

This is your opportunity to make a difference in a meaningful and impactful way. Will you join us in shaping the future of care for families in the North of Scotland?

Why CHAS?

Working with CHAS provides a unique opportunity to support children and families to make the most of their precious time together; as a team, we make extraordinary things happen every day.

Follow this link to learn more about the impact we have: youtube.com/watch?v=79VZxyQpZkE

Some of the benefits you can expect to receive from working with CHAS:

• The opportunity to pay into an existing NHS scheme or membership of local government pension scheme
• Enhanced pay for unsocial hours and overtime
• Pay matched to closest current increment with NHS
• Generous annual leave entitlement (matched to current length of service with NHS up to 40 days)
• Ability to provide nursing care in a more relaxed and homely environment
• Opportunities for further learning and development
• Access to a range of tools to support wellbeing
• The opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team which includes volunteers
• Commitment to support maintenance of your acute clinical skills, through offering rotation opportunities where you will work alongside our Diana Children’s Nurses in the Hospital.
• Flexible shift rota, full time staff usually work 3 shifts over a 7 day self-serve rota, with a minimum of 3-4 unsociable shifts per 4 weeks (nights and weekends). Staff can request 4 days off per 4 weeks and then select shifts which would suit best (subject to the needs of the service).

About you

What we need you to bring

• First level registered and paediatric qualified nurse, all applicants will need to provide a valid UK NMC pin.
• Experience in a caring (nursing) role, working with children, young people and their families.
• Experience of prioritising a busy workload and demonstrating good time management skills
• Appetite to contribute to positive change to this service, and commitment to delivering care with empathy and compassion.
• Driving licence and access to a car as this role requires travel across the community.

It would be great if you also had:

• Experience in working with children who have complex or life-limiting conditions
• Up to date mandatory training