We are recruiting for a Programme Development Support Officer, as part of our National Lottery Heritage Fund supported Archaeology – Unearthing A Better Future project.
Archaeology Scotland is a Scotland-wide educational charity and a voluntary membership organisation which works to secure the archaeological heritage of Scotland for its people through education, promotion and support. We champion widening participation in archaeology and the benefits it can bring for people and communities through our projects and programmes.
We are looking for a focussed and self-motivated individual, who can deliver a range of diverse tasks to join our team. You will have a background in project and /or programme development and delivery, strong organisational skills, and good communication abilities. You will be familiar with a range of IT systems and methods of monitoring and evaluation.
Archaeology Scotland’s policy on equal opportunities
Archaeology Scotland is committed to implementing a policy of equal opportunities in archaeology. In line with our equal opportunities policy, we want to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment or access to opportunities for training and development on any grounds not relevant to employment practice. Archaeology Scotland would like to actively encourage qualified individuals to apply for this position, regardless of background or personal disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments during our recruitment processes, including assistance with reading this page or associated documents, please contact g.macgregor@archaeologyscotland.org.uk
Archaeology Scotland is a Scotland-wide educational charity and a voluntary membership organisation which works to secure the archaeological heritage of Scotland for its people through education, promotion and support. We champion widening participation in archaeology and the benefits it can bring for people and communities through our projects and programmes.
We are looking for a focussed and self-motivated individual, who can manage a range of diverse tasks to join our team. You will have a background in communications and marketing, with good interpersonal skills (both written and verbal), and experience of generating engaging content. You will be familiar with a range of IT systems and be confident in the use of social media and websites.
Archaeology Scotland’s policy on equal opportunities
Archaeology Scotland is committed to implementing a policy of equal opportunities in archaeology. In line with our equal opportunities policy, we want to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment or access to opportunities for training and development on any grounds not relevant to employment practice. Archaeology Scotland would like to actively encourage qualified individuals to apply for this position, regardless of background or personal disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments during our recruitment processes, including assistance with reading this page or associated documents, please contact g.macgregor@archaeologyscotland.org.uk
We are recruiting for a Learning Assistant, as part of our Energy through Time STEM archaeology learning project.
Archaeology Scotland is a Scotland-wide educational charity and a voluntary membership organisation which works to secure the archaeological heritage of Scotland for its people through education, promotion and support. We champion widening participation in archaeology and the benefits it can bring for people and communities through our projects and programmes.
We are looking for a focussed and self-motivated individual, who can deliver a range of diverse tasks to join our team. You will be a good communicator with experience in engaging learners and have an interest in working in archaeology and learning.
The Energy through Time project, funded by Scottish Power Foundation, aims to equip children and young people with the skills and knowledge they need to create innovative solutions to energy sustainability, inspired by the past.
Participants in the project will explore 'Energy Through Time' by investigating the historic landscape around Newbattle Abbey College. The project learning team will develop and deliver engaging Archaeology STEM activities for children, challenging skills development programmes for young people, and quality Archaeology STEM resources and CLPL opportunities for educators.
Archaeology Scotland’s policy on equal opportunities Archaeology Scotland is committed to implementing a policy of equal opportunities in archaeology. In line with our equal opportunities policy, we want to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment or access to opportunities for training and development on any grounds not relevant to employment practice. Archaeology Scotland would like to actively encourage qualified individuals to apply for this position, regardless of background or personal disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments during our recruitment processes, including assistance with reading this page or associated documents, please contact g.macgregor@archaeologyscotland.org.uk
Investing in Communities is a Scottish Government funded joint initiative of Midlothian Voluntary Action, Volunteer Midlothian and Dalkeith Citizens Advice Bureau that aims to improve the health, wellbeing and resilience of people in the Central Dalkeith and Woodburn areas through information, advice, learning and practical action.
The postholder is responsible for collaborating with partner organisations to develop, deliver and evaluate actions to achieve project aims. In particular, this includes advice and information provision for those in or at risk of financial hardship and building skills and knowledge of local people so they can make informed life and financial decisions.
Up to date understanding of Scottish and UK benefits system and experience of providing advice and information (paid or unpaid) to people experiencing disadvantage are essential. Postholder must hold City and Guilds Level 3 Energy Awareness Award, or be willing to work towards this as part of the role.
CoMoUK is looking for an experienced Project and Delivery Officer to play an active role in community and partnership development. It is a rare opportunity to work in a sector which is at the cutting edge of sustainable transport and gain a variety of experience. The role will involve providing support towards establishing and supporting community shared transport across a range of projects, including our Low Emission Zones project and pop-up mobility hubs.
The successful applicant will be based at home with guidance and support from the Head of Programmes. There will be frequent project meetings and activities in the field as well as opportunities to meet with the small and friendly CoMoUK team.
The Community Links Worker programme, funded by EVOC & Edinburgh Health & Social Care Partnership, is delivered in partnership with GP Practices and the 3rd sector to support people to live well through strengthening connections between community resources and primary care.
The Community Link Worker will be employed by Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust and will work as part of three practice teams (Gracemount, Liberton and Inch Park) in the South East locality of Edinburgh to provide 1:1 person-centred and practical support to people in contact with the GP practice team.
Taking a person-centred approach, you will work with individuals to enable them to identify personal outcomes and priorities for their health and well-being and link them to local, city and national activities and support services.
The postholder must have experience of working with people who are facing complex social and emotional circumstances, a strong understanding of the challenges affecting people living in areas of disadvantage in relation to living well, extensive effective interpersonal skills in working with people on a 1:1 basis as well as experience in networking and relationship building with other professionals and organisations.
PVG: This post requires membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Application will be processed for the successful candidate.
We are the Third Sector Interface for Dumfries and Galloway. We work alongside the sector, partners and communities to address key local priorities, build capacity and maximise investment in our region. As part of the national network of Third Sector Interfaces across Scotland, our joint manifesto sets out commitments to enhancing and developing the role of the third sector as a key partner; a focus on place, community and locality; volunteering and the strengths of local people and communities; a fairer and wellbeing-focussed economy.
We’re now looking for an experienced leader in the third sector to join us as we shape our new strategy and recommit to supporting a strong third sector across Dumfries and Galloway.
As the Lead for Communities and Sector Support, you will lead a team of development officers, support officers and coordinators whose roles include building sector capacity, collaboration, leadership, good governance, sustainability, planning and volunteering.
You will lead the development of Locality Hubs as part of the Community Planning Partnership and work with partners in the local authority, NHS and others on priorities such as Place Planning and Safer Communities.
As a member of our Lead Officer Group, you will also have active participation in wider organisational planning and delivery to ensure progress towards our medium-term outcomes.
To be successful, you’ll join us with experience in a programme or leadership role within the third sector and bring a strong understanding of challenges and opportunities facing the sector in Scotland.
You will be a compassionate and supportive leader with a commitment to excellence and improvement, someone who values the capacity of people to make change. You will have interest in community and locality working and will bring a focus on evidence, insights and learning to influence change and build confidence in us.
Glasgow Women’s Aid provides information, support and temporary accommodation for women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse. We have refuge accommodation, follow on services and outreach services both for women and children across Glasgow.
The purpose of this role is to ensure that all of our sites are maintained to a good standard of repair and decoration. We have several refuge sites across Glasgow and you will be responsible for ensuring that maintenance work gets carried out. You will carry out minor DIY tasks yourself such as building flat pack furniture, fitting curtains and hanging pictures so that our properties are ready for families to move in. You will provide support where special cleans are required and ensure that there is adequate stock of everything we need to make refuge a home. This is a very busy role and the successful candidate will have great customer service skills and a proactive attitude. As we have several sites it is essential that you have a drivers license to drive our van.
Join us in a pivotal role that blends money and energy guidance with compassionate support, right at the heart of our mission to assist kidney patients across the South West. We're introducing a vital position within our Patient Support Services Team, focusing on providing targeted money and energy advice to those navigating the financial challenges of living with kidney disease.
In this home-based, full-time position, you'll be a member of a team dedicated to making a tangible difference. The role involves delivering bespoke money and energy guidance—via phone, video calls, and occasionally in-person—to address the unique financial obstacles faced by kidney patients. Your role will encompass everything from offering practical advice and assessing financial needs to connecting patients with broader specialist support networks.
This role demands at least 2 years of experience in advocacy, social work, or a related field within the health and social care sector, with a particular focus on financial and energy support. For those yet to achieve a Level 3 qualification in Money and Energy Advice, we're here to support your professional development in this area. Applications from those with experience of living with CKD in a personal or professional capacity are particularly welcome. The role is a two-year contract initially. We can consider applications for a split role or job share, please indicate the hours you are seeking.
Full Job Description is attached for further details.
Would you like to make a difference to a person’s quality of life? Would you like to learn BSL while being paid? We are looking for caring and motivated Support Workers to support deaf BSL users to join our team. Could that be you?
Who are we?
Deaf Action is a deaf-led charity, supporting and celebrating deaf people. We were established in 1835 and work with deaf people across Scotland and the South of England. Our work is geared towards empowering all deaf people to achieve their potential and fully participate in society, with equality of rights, access, and opportunity.
As well as our outreach service in Edinburgh, we are expanding our service provision in Glasgow and are looking for people who can make a major contribution to our plans for innovation and growth and who have the commitment and enthusiasm to contribute to the work of our support services to Deaf people throughout Edinburgh and Glasgow.
You can find out more about us at deafaction.org.
About you
We are looking for people who are caring, fun, motivated, willing to learn and show initiative. However, you would need some experience of working in a support service and managing /overseeing a team.
We will provide on the job training with the opportunity to complete formal qualifications in social care. If you have knowledge of BSL, or are a BSL user that is a bonus, however we will provide training if not.
The ideal candidates will be fully committed to our values, which can be found on our website.
The role
You will be leading a team to support *deaf people living in the community. As well as leading a team you will be lone working in the community, delivering a person-centred service supporting deaf people within their own living environment, to enable them to fully participate in the decisions affecting their lives, ensuring that wherever possible, service users benefit from informed choice, control, and independence. This will include both activities at home and within the community which will promote independence and social inclusion.
You will be accountable to the Support Services Area Manager. By working together, you will ensure that a consistent, high quality support service is provided to deaf service users in their own homes, and that staff are supported to develop and maintain such a service.
Due to the nature of this role, its essential that you can drive and have access to a car.
*deaf: this to includes Deaf Sign Language users, deafened, deafblind and hard of hearing people.
You will be asked:
• To actively monitor and develop individual and team performance by ensuring effective supervision and Performance Development Reviews/Reports (PDRs).
• Be responsible for any risk assessments at the service users home as part of your Health and Safety responsibilities.
• To provide clear direction, co-ordination, feedback, and day to day line management for the work of a delegated group of staff. Thus, ensuring their motivation to provide outcome focused, person centred services.
• To assess any new service users for the service and match them with staffs.
• To be involved in recruitment for new staff for the service.
• To take an active role in assessments / recordings and to work with service users to develop their skills and abilities to achieve identified outcomes.
• To assist service users with personal care tasks where appropriate.
• To be involved, as appropriate, with all household tasks, maximising service users’ participation.
• To record the day-to-day finances (where relevant) and household budgets of service users.
• To enable service users to access information to be fully informed of their rights and valid expectations from the service provided.
• To ensure the health, safety and security of individuals and their environment.
What is on offer? What do we offer?
• Occupational pension scheme with employer contributions of 6%.
• 32 days leave pro rata (including bank holidays) pro rata for part time.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured.
• In-house Mental Health First Aiders.
• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and IT Voucher Scheme.
• Ongoing support for learning and development through our PDR process
• Death in service benefit