What is the VF?
The VF is a charity passionate about supporting the vulnerable veterans and it has paid out in grants over £20M since inception in 2016. It operates as an independent grant-making foundation offering targeted support to a broad range of charities and charitable organisations that support those in need among serving armed forces’ personnel, veterans, operationally qualified seafarers, and their immediate families.
Funded projects include those that tackle homelessness, increase employment, overcome poverty, and provide welfare and medical support. It also supports initiatives that increase confidence and social integration, as well as reducing dependence on alcohol and drugs.
The VF gives priority to well-run small and medium-sized charities and organisations in need of funds that help the target beneficiaries.
To date the majority of funds raised by the VF have come from the highly successful Veterans' Lottery (VL). However, individual donations are growing significantly and show potential for further development. We now need a member of staff to support the VF’s Fundraising Manager in building a broader fundraising base.
More information about the VF can be found at: veteransfoundation.org.uk.
A summary of the VF’s work can be seen here: Impact Film 2024
About the post
The position of Fundraising Assistant has been created to support the Fundraising Team with administrative tasks, working with our donors and volunteer fundraisers to raise funds. The postholder will work under the direction of the VF’s Fundraising Manager, as well as working closely with other team members in the VF and partner organisations.
Relationships Scotland is the largest provider of family and relationship support in the country. We offer relationship counselling, family mediation and child contact centres through a network of 21 Member Services across Scotland. Around 18,000 people receive a face-to-face service each year.
We are looking to appoint a new treasurer to join our Board. The treasurer will be responsible for overseeing financial matters on behalf of our Board and will be responsible for ensuring that the organisation has robust financial processes to ensure it meets its legal and constitutional requirements. While we encourage and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, we are keen to hear from candidates that have experience of charity financial management or are chartered in a suitable accountancy field.
This role would include four board meetings a year (currently a mix of in person and online), along with four online Office Bearer meetings each year, and our AGM.
We want our Board to reflect the diversity of the modern communities we work with, and value the benefits of having different experience and points of view on our Board. We particularly welcome applications from people living with a disability or long-term health condition, LGBTQ+ people, younger people and those from ethnic minority communities.
The Health Agency is a community led organisation that aims to address local health inequalities that lead to issues around health and wellbeing. We were established in 1999 and have been making a positive impact on the lives of local residents for 25 years.
As Receptionist you will be the first point of contact, providing a friendly and professional service to all callers and visitors. In addition, you will assist in a variety of administrative duties to support the smooth and efficient operation of The Health Agency.
Benefits of working with us include:
You should have experience and a working knowledge of reception duties including Microsoft Office packages. Knowledge of Salesforce would be beneficial.
At times you will be dealing with multiple callers and visitors therefore you must be able to adapt your communication style and use your own initiative to problem solve. You must also appreciate the need to respect the confidentiality of individuals and their information. This is a desk share vacancy. You must be able to commit to the days and working hours required.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a Basic Disclosure check from Disclosure Scotland. The Health Agency will cover the cost of the application.
Victim Support Scotland – Empowering People Affected by Crime.
We put victims and witnesses at the heart of everything we do so they are heard, have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed and that we are an effective organisation, that makes a lasting difference.
Who We Are?
Victim Support Scotland provides support and information to people affected by crime and campaigns for victim and witness rights. Regardless of whether a crime has been reported, or when it happened, our services are free, confidential, and tailored to individuals’ needs. Our vision is that people affected by crime – victims, witnesses, and their families – are treated with dignity and respect and are at the heart of the justice in Scotland. Our mission is to ensure that all those affected by crime receive high quality support that will help them to recover from their experiences. All our work is guided and underpinned by our six core principles of being engaging and compassionate; inclusive and accessible; person-centred; adaptive, flexible, and responsive; collaborative; and knowledgeable and skilled. Now is the time to join Victim Support Scotland, helping us work towards the ambitions of our 5-year plan:
VSS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all of our service users and has a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG scheme checks in place to ensure this commitment is met.
What is the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Support Co-ordinator , working 14 hours per week.
The successful candidate must have access to their own vehicle and willingness to travel off the islands on occasion (e.g. for training or development activities)
Primary location: Lerwick, however you will be expected to cover throughout the locality is required.
Reporting directly to a Locality Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring, within your Service(s), that VSS’s local service development and delivery plan is being implemented within your geographical area(s). Service delivery is provided by a team of skilled and knowledgeable volunteers, you will be responsible for planning their deployment to ensure that the service delivered meets the desired outcomes of victims and witnesses of crime, our service users. Responsible for all aspects of a volunteer engagement with VSS at your services, including recruitment, induction, learning and development, ongoing performance management and support. Contributing to business planning and co-ordination ensuring that continuous learning takes place to monitor that the outcomes of service users are being met.
If you are looking for a role with a purpose, where you can really make a difference, then this may be the role for you.
What you’ll need to be successful
We are looking for someone who is experienced in a similar role and can evidence of continuing professional development, effective leadership style, able to build confidence, motivate and improve performance. Analytical skills, must be able to understand, collect, analyse, report and present data. The ability to challenge stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination and bias. Good working knowledge of the voluntary/charity sector is required, as is a willingness to be flexible in working hours and able to travel as required.
Further details of this role are available in the Support Co-Ordinator - job description
Please note - This post will be subject to a satisfactory PVG check, references, and proof that you have the right to work in the UK.
What we offer?
When you work for Victim Support Scotland, your wellbeing is important to us. Not only do we offer an enhanced annual leave package of 39 days, but you will also have access to our free health cash plan which includes cover for you and your family across a range of benefits, which include, dental cover, access to a virtual GP, counselling, legal support and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail and much more. In addition we offer a generous pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to a credit union. Supporting employee development is important to us and we offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities.
Are you passionate about supporting homeless women in their journey towards stability and independence? If so, we would be delighted to hear more about you!
At Rowan Alba we specialise in supporting people who have lived on the streets, sometimes for many years. At our Stramullion development we create a supportive community where each client is able to live with dignity.
We believe in empowering our clients to make their own choices and encourage them to live as independently as they can. If you share our values and want to make a positive impact, then we warmly invite you to apply for the position of Support Worker at Stramullion in Edinburgh.
We are now actively searching for a Support Worker to join our team at Stramullion in Edinburgh. We have a full-time, permanent position available at a charitable organisation that is committed to helping those in Scotland experiencing, or at risk of homelessness.
As a Support Worker, you will be working with women who may have complex health needs, including those related to homelessness, as well as individuals struggling with addiction and challenging behaviours.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification below to learn more about the role.
Greenock Medical Aid Society are a non profit charity and a National Award-Winning Care Home team.
We are the RCN winners in the Older Peoples category 2021- for our Meaningful visits work.
We are quite a small charity but our work is getting national notice and we pride ourselves as an organisation that puts the needs of our residents first and foremost.
We also take great pride in our staff and fully value the contribution they bring to their roles. Our staff are our greatest asset.
If you are someone who is compassionate and caring then we would love to hear from you. If you want to become part of a professional team providing a full service to our Residents, giving support to their relatives and to our Care Team then please come and join us.
Benefits:
• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
Experience:
• Nursing: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
• NMC (required)
Full Job Description available on request.
An opportunity has become available within the Women’s Support Team at CASWA. We are looking for a hard-working, dedicated and enthusiastic professional to join our team.
Key responsibilities will include working directly with women who have experienced domestic abuse, providing person-centred support in line with their individual needs. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and flexible and have proven experience of supporting adults in a similar environment.
The post requires applicants to be SVQ qualified in Health and Social Care or equivalent (or be willing to work towards this qualification) and be a member of The Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.
Applicants should have an understanding of the effects and issues surrounding domestic abuse and violence against women. In addition, applicants should demonstrate a willingness to participate in awareness raising of the service and domestic abuse.
Role Requirements: -
The successful candidate will be required to support women throughout Caithness and Sutherland and will be office based in one of our offices, with the opportunity to work from home for part of the week, as agreed with Line Manager.
This post is funded and subject to on-going evaluation and is open to women only: (Equality Act 2010 Work Occupational Requirement Exception, Schedule 9 Paragraph 1)
About Us
Cumbernauld and District Women’s Aid (CADWA) SCIO is a voluntary organisation based in Cumbernauld providing a confidential service offering valuable information, support and temporary accommodation to women and their children who have experienced domestic abuse in the Cumbernauld, Kilsyth, Stepps, Moodiesburn, Chryston, Mount Ellen and Gartcosh areas. CADWA also campaigns to raise awareness of domestic abuse and supports other domestic and sexual violence services throughout the area. Referrals mainly come from Social Work, educational professionals and Housing in addition to self referrals.
As a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) Cumbernauld and District Women’s Aid is controlled by an independent, voluntary Board of Directors drawn from the local community and is also accountable to funders including Scottish Government.
Cumbernauld and District Women’s Aid is a member of Scottish Women’s Aid and works in partnership with other Women’s Aid organisations throughout Great Britain to maintain an “open door” policy which allows women to access Refuges in any part of the country if they feel the need to move out of their local area.
We believe in equality of all people regardless of race, nationality, gender, age, sexual orientation or ability. We BELIEVE all women and children who come to us for support. We believe women and children have a right to live free from all forms of violence and abuse and that society has a duty to recognise and defend this right. Domestic violence is a violation of human rights.
Board currently has 6 members but can have a maximum of 9.
About the Role
CADWA is looking for up to 4 committed women with a strong background in one or more of the following areas to join the Board as Trustees guiding the strategic direction of the organisation.
We would also welcome applications from young women and from women who may not have Board experience but who are passionate about creating a better future for those who have been affected by domestic abuse.
You do not need to be an expert on domestic abuse or other forms of violence against women, but you will need to prove that you are interested in our work, be reliable, action focussed and committed to our principles and values.
Board meetings currently take place 6 weekly during the day at our office in Cumbernauld. Where this is not possible Board members can attend by video link. The positions are voluntary but we will provide you with training and support and pay your expenses.
Cumbernauld and District Women’s Aid is committed to promoting equality and diversity and positively welcomes applications from women from all sections of the community. Under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 only women need apply
RASASH is looking for a Support Worker to join our team (21 hour post).
Are you passionate about gender equality and supporting survivors of sexual violence? Do you have the skills necessary to provide trauma-informed support and information?
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team and play a key role in supporting survivors of sexual violence in their journey towards healing.
You will provide in-person therapeutic support in Inverness and the surrounding areas as well as help deliver RASASH’s group-based activities.
Travel and subsistence expenses are reimbursed by RASASH in line with HMRC mileage rates.
RASASH is looking for a Support Team Lead (35 hours) to join our team.
Are you passionate about gender equality and supporting survivors of sexual violence? Do you have the skills necessary to lead a team to provide trauma-informed support?
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team and play a key role in ensuring RASASH’s emotional support services are of high quality and in line with the National Rape Crisis Service Standards.
The post-holder will line manage the Support and Outreach Workers (10 staff) and coordinate the delivery of RASASH’s therapeutic emotional support services across Highland.