Established in 1978, Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) provides a support, information and advocacy service to all survivors aged 12 and over in Edinburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian who have experienced recent and / or historic sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation. We also work in schools and with young people across Edinburgh and the Lothians, and strategically with multi-agency partners, towards preventing sexual violence.

The post-holder will be responsible for the delivery and development of ERCC’s Young People and Students Service, which provides specialist counselling and support services, art psychotherapy, and advocacy as required to people aged 12-18 who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives, including, rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual bullying and harassment, stalking, commercial sexual exploitation and organised abuse.

You will work closely with the Senior Management Team to shape and implement a strategic service plan, with a strong focus on trauma-informed design, effective operational processes, and the wellbeing of both staff and service users.

A background and experience in a similar setting / previous role is essential.

Studies show that women and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So, if you are excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we would love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within our organisation

Would you like to join a vibrant, exciting team working alongside families and volunteers in North Glasgow?

Home-Start Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire is a charity making a big impact on families with young children (under 5) in the local area. We are now excited to welcome a new, confident, passionate, and enthusiastic Family

Group Worker to our team who will support the expansion, promotion and delivery of groups in North Glasgow.

Home-Starts across the UK work alongside families in their own homes and in communities to help them through challenging times. We support parents through 1:1 volunteer support and groups helping them to cope with the

stresses and strains of life and make sure they have the skills, confidence and strength they need to nurture their children. We provide a listening ear, and our non-judgemental, compassionate, confidential support offers a vital

lifeline to parents and helps ensure children have the best possible start in life.

Day-to-day the Family Group Worker will be welcoming families into a warm and inclusive space, helping to build strong relationships and attachments through tailored play activities. They will nurture children’s growth and development, offer empathetic support, provide practical help, and guide families to local services when needed. Working across various venues in North Glasgow, they will create a safe, supportive environment where families feel valued and connected.

The role is funded for one year with the possibility of extended funding.

Do you have what we are looking for?

• Creative personality and passionate about working with children and families
• Experience of planning and delivering groups for families with young children
• Good IT skills (Microsoft)
• Team player but ability to self-motivate and inspire others
• A car driver with access to a car

This post is part-funded by BBC Children in Need

Are you a highly organised, proactive, ambitious Fundraiser?

Are you looking for the opportunity to work with a great team?

Home-Start Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire is a local family support charity that works alongside families with babies and young children. Supported by volunteers, we are embedded in our local communities and provide a range of services which support families struggling with the challenges of everyday life.

We are seeking a passionate, creative and experienced Fundraising and Partnership Manager to join our dynamic team. This newly created role will be crucial in developing and implementing fundraising strategies to support our mission and ensure the financial sustainability of the charity.

As the Fundraising and Partnership Manager, you will play a pivotal role in securing major funding from trusts, foundations, statutory sources and corporate partners to support the vital work of the charity. You will be responsible for managing and growing our portfolio of funders, ensuring excellent stewardship, and identifying new funding opportunities.

What we are looking for:

• At least 3 years’ experience in charity fundraising securing major funding.
• Experience of corporate fundraising and securing business funding.
• Excellent written skills for developing successful proposals and grant applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build and sustain relationships.
• Experience of managing donor relationships and developing new partnerships.
• Proven track record of budget management.

What we offer:

• 25 days holiday per year (plus 12 days public holiday) pro rata.
• 8% employer contribution to a workplace pension scheme.
• Flexible working hours with the ability to work between home and the office. (Based in Netherton, near Anniesland).
• A positive, supportive environment and learning opportunities.
• The chance to be part of a great team.

This new post involves front-line responsibilities within our small and dynamic team. The Administrator will handle regular administrative tasks and communications including the main email inbox and providing support to our Operations and Fundraising Lead and Marketing Lead. This includes areas such as customer support, database management, and administrative tasks for marketing campaigns, events and the Board of Trustees’.

The successful candidate will be experienced, flexible, well organised, and able to show initiative. They will be enthusiastic about our work nurturing the health and wellbeing of children through song, and the Fischy Music values of positivity, respect, diversity, humour, and equality.

Hours of work will be spread over 4 days, Monday – Friday. The role is hybrid mainly working from home with attendance required at the Fischy Music office in Edinburgh, on Mondays.

Organisation Profile

Fischy Music has been nurturing the wellbeing of children across the UK and beyond for the last 27 years: giving children an opportunity to explore and express a range of emotions through singing and songwriting. We also provide training and resources for adults who work with and care for children. We are nationally and internationally recognised as being effective in supporting children through our songs, resources, and direct work with children and adults. Our founder Stephen Fischbacher has recently been awarded an MBE for Services to Mental Health.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Though Fischy Music is rooted in the Christian faith, our primary commitment is the inclusion of all people regardless of background, outlook or belief, and this extends to our staff team as well as our creative output.

Fischy Music operates a Defined Contribution pension scheme for staff and offers 35 days’ annual leave (pro rata).

Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people with a disability and or Autism?

About Options Moray

Aberlour Options Moray is a community-based service for children/young people with learning disabilities offering residential, short breaks, family-based care and community support matched with the individual needs of every young person.

What we are looking for....

We have an opening for a Young People’s Worker, to work 30 hours per week on a permanent basis. The team work no more than 4 days before a day off and currently have every second weekend off. Rotas are designed around the needs of the young people we care for and ensuring the wellness of the practitioners we employ. Late shifts are 2pm to 10pm. Early shifts are 7.30am to 3.30pm. Overnight sleep ins are part of the role, alongside an awake member of night staff. Shifts can be subject to change as and when required for the needs of the service.

Individuals need to bring a range of qualities to the role including being playful, warm and accepting and must be able to adapt their practice to appropriately meet the varying individual needs of each young person. This role can be challenging but is also immensely rewarding and provides postholders with rich opportunities to develop their own practice and understanding of the needs of children and young people with disabilities.

You must be comfortable working in a culture based on respect, integrity, innovation and the ability to challenge – both yourself and other people. We support our staff to be as effective as they can be through dedicated training and supervision. In return our staff act as exceptional role models supporting the children and young people, as well as sharing knowledge and learning with colleagues.

Ideally, you will have a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above, or be willing to work to this requirement as per SSSC registration.

At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. Aberlour’s values are critical and drive everything we do. We will be looking for someone who can demonstrate how Aberlour’s values of Respect, Innovation, Integrity and Challenge will be visible in their practice. You must be comfortable working in an environment where Aberlour’s values are lived in practice. To have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for from our employees click here.

What we offer...

As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity here.

About Thriving Families

Our charity (previously known as Chip+) has been supporting families in the Highlands for over three decades. Our goal is to be the ‘go to’ organisation known for improving the lives of families in the Highlands by giving them confidence, empowering them to know their rights, know what questions to ask and have their voices heard. We are currently commissioned to provide an independent information, advice, and support service for families with children (up to age 25) with additional support needs, and the professionals working with them. An additional support need is anything which means a child needs more, or different, support to another child the same age to make the most of their lives. Find out more about us on our website (thrivingfamilies.org.uk) and social media page (facebook.com/thrivingfamilies).

About the role

Family Support Workers provide one-to-one holistic, information, advice and support to families across Highland via phone/email/online, supporting and enabling them to improve their lives by building their confidence, empowering them to recognise their personal expertise and value, implement practical support strategies, access services, know their rights, and have their voices heard.

Each Family Support Worker will also have a specific locality remit as detailed earlier: for 1) face-to-face support activities in collaboration with local organisations and communities and 2) building relationships with local partners and communities to a) improve our reach and impact and b) identify and pursue opportunities for collaboration to effectively meet local needs within the resource available.

Family Support Workers are working towards the following outcomes for families:

• Reduced isolation – building relationships with others
• Improved resilience – enabling coping mechanisms at a time when the usual strategies and services may not bavailable
• Improved access to information, support and advice
• Improved recognition of own strengths
• Improved mental health and well-being
• Increased confidence to make positive changes

As a small charity team work is integral to our success and effective functioning. It is sometimes necessary for team members to share responsibility for a range of tasks such as communications/fundraising/service strategy/monitoring for which a larger organisation would have dedicated posts.

We're Hiring for a Family Support Officer

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of deaf children and their families? Do you bring empathy, professionalism, and a child-centred approach to your work? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

West Scotland Deaf Children’s Society (WSDCS) are a small, dynamic charity supporting deaf children, young people, and their families across the West of Scotland. We provide social and emotional support, build community connections, and work with partners to ensure deaf children have the opportunities they deserve. We are committed to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people, working to empower them and improve mental health and wellbeing.

About the Role

As our Family Support Officer, you’ll be at the heart of our mission—providing emotional and practical support to deaf children, young people, and their families across the West of Scotland. You’ll work collaboratively with professionals, schools, and community groups to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to families, including guidance on benefits such as Child Disability Payment (CDP), Adult Disability Payment (ADP), Personal Independence Payment (PiP)
• Build trusted relationships with families, professionals, and community partners
• Deliver and source training for beneficiaries and professionals
• Support WSDCS activities including clubs, events, and trips
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to funding applications and performance monitoring
• Promote safeguarding and child welfare in all aspects of your work
• Visit families in their homes and support lone working practices
• Champion independence and understanding of deafness among children and families

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is compassionate, organised, and confident working both independently and as part of a team. You’ll have:

• Proven experience supporting children, young people, and families
• Strong understanding of the challenges facing deaf children and their families
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with professional organisations
• Experience in at least one of the following: education, deafness, welfare benefits, health, community care, or EDI
• Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings/weekends

What We Offer

• Salary: £32,723 (pro rata for 25 hours £23,374) per annum
• Hours: 25 hours per week across 3 days (with some flexibility required).
• Location: Glasgow-based with hybrid/home working options. (Please note: our office will relocate within Glasgow in late 2025).
• Competitive benefits: enhanced holiday entitlement; company sick pay
• A supportive, values-driven team
• Opportunities for professional development
• The chance to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families

WSDCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore a PVG check will be required for the successful candidate.

West of Scotland Deaf Children’s Society (WSDCS) is delighted to be adding a brand-new role of Team Co-ordinator to guide our staff and volunteers through an exciting period of organisational review and development.

Are you an inspiring leader who can bring people together, strengthen communities, and drive meaningful change? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

WSDCS are a small, dynamic charity supporting deaf children, young people, and their families across the West of Scotland. We provide social and emotional support, build community connections, and work with partners to ensure deaf children have the opportunities they deserve. We are committed to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people, working to empower them and improve mental health and wellbeing.

About the Role

As Team Co-ordinator, you will:

• Provide leadership, direction, and motivation to our staff and volunteers.
• Build strong links between the team and our Board, supporting good governance and decision-making.
• Strengthen relationships with funders, local authorities, Scottish Government, and third sector partners.
• Ensure services are high-quality, trauma-informed, inclusive, and delivered effectively.
• Play a key role in shaping the charity’s future by supporting our externally facilitated organisational review and implementing its recommendations.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll balance operational delivery with strategic influence, ensuring our organisation thrives and our communities feel supported.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• An inspirational manager with experience of leading teams in complex environments.
• A strong communicator with excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Calm under pressure, emotionally intelligent, and committed to social justice, equality, and diversity.
• Skilled at operational planning, partnership working, and motivating people to perform at their best.

Experience in the third sector, working with hearing-impaired people, or knowledge of Scotland’s funding landscape is desirable, but not essential.

What We Offer

• Salary: circa £37,000 (pro rata for 25 hours £26,428) per annum.
• Hours: 25 hours per week across 3–4 days (with flexibility required).
• Location: Glasgow-based with hybrid/home working options. (Please note: our office will relocate within Glasgow in late 2025).
• Competitive benefits: enhanced holiday entitlement; company sick pay
• Duration: Temporary post for initially 9 months and subject to three months’ probation.
• A supportive, values-driven team
• Opportunities for professional development
• The chance to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families

WSDCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore a PVG check will be required for the successful candidate.

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 primarily based at Cauvin. Cauvin is not your typical residential house. Our caring space supports up to three mums and babies at any one time.

Our team work closely with mums and their babies to provide the advice and guidance they may need to build their attachment and bond with their child, to support their own individual health, wellbeing and independent living skills and ensuring that their babies own growth and developmental needs are being met. We work together with families, social work, health and other colleagues to ensure the strengths and voices of mums and babies are at the heart of all we do while the safety and welfare of the child is always maintained. We work closely with colleagues across the Trust to ensure we are taking a family and community-based approach to work and to create positive onward transitions for mothers and babies.

To support this, our residential role involves a shift pattern over a four-week rota, that requires weekend working, lone working and sleep-ins. This is an exciting and demanding opportunity for someone to be part of our team as we adapt our services to #KeepThePromise. We are looking for someone who is:

• Skilled and experienced in delivering direct work with delivering interventions with parents, babies and families.
• Passionate about working with young people, babies and families.
• Able to build strong and loving relationships.
• Understands child development and trauma-informed practice.
• Is skilled in delivering interventions with parents, babies and families.
• Positive and thoughtful, and rights focused.

We are committed to the development of all our staff and the successful applicants will have access to training and development opportunities as well as other employee benefits.

As part of the Dean and Cauvin team, you will also cover shifts at our Chestnut Wynd house when required.

The successful applicant will be required to register with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). The minimum educational requirement for this post is SCQF Level 7.

Purposes of the job

• To contribute to the effective day to day operation of the scheme in accordance with the Home-Start Memorandum & Articles of Association, Home-Start, Standards & Methods of Practice, Home-Start Agreement and Quality Assurance Standards.
• To maintain high standards of practice in supporting families within the Home-Start model
• To ensure equality of opportunity, fairness and diversity in all aspects of the scheme’s work.
• Implement good child protection practice in all areas of work.

Main Responsibilities

• Assessing needs of referred families and undertaking home visits.
• Introducing families to appropriate support provided by Home Start.
• Ensuring support to all families is reviewed at regular intervals and at the end of Home-Start support, in line with current Home-Start guidance
• To undertake designated responsibilities to safeguard and promote children’s welfare; attend meetings as appropriate.
• Provide direct one to one support to families
• Plan and facilitate groups and drop in sessions
• Reviewing groups in line with monitoring requirements using outcome measurement tools.
• Providing appropriate and engaging resources and session content to encourage positive interaction between group members and between parents and their children
• Maintaining records in accordance with Home-Start requirements
• Supporting the delivery of the Home-Start West Lothian volunteer training and assessment course in full and to a high standard to all prospective volunteers.
• Providing support, supervision and on-going training opportunities for volunteers.
• Supporting the recruitment and selection of new volunteers as directed

Supporting the work of the scheme

• Undertaking work as delegated by the Operations Manager/CEO to support the strategic management, development and future funding of the scheme.
• Supporting the implementation of all Home-Start policies and procedures.
• Complying with the scheme’s administration, monitoring and financial systems.
• Promoting the work of the scheme, as required by the Operations Manager/CEO.
• Contributing to and supporting the development of the Home-Start network locally, regionally and nationally.

Working in Partnership in the wider context

• Ensuring appropriate liaison with referrers and other professionals
• Networking appropriately within the community.
• Engaging local organisations in contributing to programmes
• Building links with statutory services e.g. maternity, health visiting, mental health services, social work
• Attending relevant community meetings as and when required

The post holder may be required to undertake any other duties that fall within the nature of the role and responsibilities of the post as detailed above.

This post is subject to a PVG check and requires the use of a vehicle.

Responsible to: Operations Manager