The Community Engagement Officer is responsible for contributing to the delivery of the Hospice’s strategic aim to work in partnership with communities to help them achieve the best possible care and support for those in their community living with aged-related frailty and/or faced with life shortening illness, death and bereavement.

With an emphasis on under-served remote and rural communities, the post holder will identify key individuals and groups, and engage with them and other stakeholders to help establish community-led partnerships to support and deliver palliative, end of life, and related social care services and initiatives.

The post holder will work closely with all members of the Hospice clinical, community and support teams to identify opportunities to work in partnership with the public, private and third-sector to develop innovative solutions.

Line management is provided by the Community and Supportive Services Manager who has responsibility for a range of community-based services including: Helping Hands; Sunflower Home Care; Rehabilitation and Wellbeing; and Bereavement Support. You will also work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Development.

It is essential that you have direct experience of working with communities to develop locally-led projects and services, preferably in a health or social care environment.

The post is part-time, up to 30 hours per week are on offer depending on successful candidate’s preferred working pattern.

The post may be based at Highland Hospice in Inverness or at home. It will involve extensive travel across the Highlands and if based at home you will be expected to attend meetings at Highland Hospice on a regular basis. A high degree of flexibility and the ability to work unsocial hours is expected.

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home is one of Scotland’s oldest and most loved animal welfare organisations. Established in 1883, every year we rescue, reunite and rehome hundreds of lost, stray and abandoned dogs and cats in Edinburgh, the Lothians and beyond.

We are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator that will be the driving force behind the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home’s volunteering activity, promoting innovative and effective volunteering initiatives which support the Home’s wider strategy.

The successful candidate will manage all aspects of the volunteer programme including recruitment, training and ongoing support and development across the organisation. To promote, coordinate and develop the Home’s volunteering programme which involves supporting a range of functions including fundraising events, business support and community engagement. As part of the Community team, the individual will be able to represent the organisation both internally and externally.

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years’ experience in a Volunteer Coordinator position. Will be someone that has strong communication skills, ability to effectively plan and organise own work load and coordinate other resource to meet deadlines. Excellent team working skills with an enthusiastic and positive approach to overcoming challenges and getting others involved in the volunteer programme. A high degree of personal motivation and a willingness to learn new skills, taking on challenges and undertake relevant training is essential.

Are you creative and passionate about fundraising to support our equity mission?

We have an exciting opportunity for a creative and dynamic person to lead our fundraising strategy, supporting our efforts to secure new and repeat income from Trusts, Foundations, Commissions & Tenders. You will be someone with a minimum of 3 years’ bid writing experience, and be able to evidence a track record in charitable fundraising, reporting and monitoring. You should have a good knowledge of the funding landscape in Scotland as well as an understanding of the social, political, and human rights issues that impact on the lives of BPoC young people.

You should be able to think creatively, work both independently and as part of a team, and demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and digital skills. You will have proven stakeholder management skills to work with all levels of staff in the organisation and external partners.

We centre anti-racism and the experiences of BPoC young people in schools, at work and in personal lives through our Education, Restless Natives and Youth Work programmes. Our governmental and sectoral advocacy is an extension of these priorities, which focuses on upending the entrenched inequalities and structural exclusion that have cut BPoC young people out of decision-making that shapes our lives. When IYS join these spaces of decision-making, we are often the only people present directly engaged and connected into the lives of BPoC young people. Our growing presence in Scotland emanates from this unique position – as both an advocacy organisation and community-oriented organisation.

This is an exciting time to join the Support Team at Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland as we are developing and expanding services in response to the demand from those affected by spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus.

Reporting to the Senior Management Team, the Team Lead roles are integral in ensuring that high standards of service delivery continue for all of our children, young people, adults, families and carers across East or West of Scotland.

an exciting opportunity for a caring and motivated person to help us organise accessible activities and events for families, children, young people and adults affected by Spina Bifida and/or hydrocephalus.

Qualified to degree level or have an equivalent level of relevant knowledge/experience these posts are ideally suited to those with experience of working with individuals with special needs, a good communicator, able to make decisions and to supervise and support other staff members. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop constructive working relationships with a wide range of service users, carers and partner agencies is also essential.

Own car and a full driving licence is essential.

Location:Based in the Dan Young Building (SBH Scotland Head Office), Dullatur. Hybrid home working model welcomed. Occasional travel across East or West Scotland required.

Excellent employment package including:Workplace pension scheme, flexible working hours, salary sacrifice scheme, death in service benefit, 30 days annual leave plus 4 statutory days (additional days added after 3 years service – annual leave pro rata for part-time role)

SBH Scotland is an equal opportunities employer

If you have a ‘Can do’ approach and are enthusiastic we’d love to hear from you.

This is a great time to join the Support Team at Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland as we are developing and expanding services in response to the demand from those affected by spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus.

Reporting to the Direct Services Manager North, this an exciting opportunity for a caring and motivated person to help us organise accessible activities and events in the North for families, children, young people and adults affected by Spina Bifida and/or hydrocephalus.

A Qualification in health/social care/wellbeing or relevant experience in related field is essential and the post will be ideally suited to a person with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop good working relationships with a wide range of service users, carers and partner agencies.

The ideal candidate will also be proactive, resourceful, capable and willing to make good things happen.

Own car and a full driving licence is essential.

Excellent employment package including: Flexible working hours, contributory pension scheme, paid expenses, death in service benefit

SBH Scotland is an equal opportunities employer

If you have a ‘Can do’ approach and are enthusiastic we’d love to hear from you.

This is an exciting time to join the Support Team at Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland as we are developing and expanding services in response to the demand from those affected by spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus.

SBH Scotland is looking for a Support Worker to offer a wide range of proactive support to children, young people, adults, families and carers affected by spina bifida, hydrocephalus and related conditions.

Reporting to the Support Lead in the West, this varied role offers the opportunity to support individuals in a variety of ways including: 1-2-1 support, organising groups or activities, working on our Helpline, sourcing resources or information, assisting with financial/benefits queries or working alongside healthcare professional or external agencies.

Educated to SVQ3/4 level or equivalent level of relevant knowledge/experience, the post will be ideally suited to a person with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop constructive working relationships with a wide range of service users, carers and partner agencies.

The ideal candidate will also be proactive, resourceful and willing to contribute to the team in the interests of overall service aims.

Own car and a full driving licence is essential.

Location*:Based at the SBH Scotland Dan Young Building in Cumbernauld but hybrid home working welcomed. Travel across West of Scotland will be required to meed the needs of our service users.

Excellent employment package including:Flexible working hours, contributory pension scheme, paid expenses, death in service benefit, 30 days annual leave plus 4 statutory days (additional days added after 3 years service. Annual leave is Pro Rata for Part Time workers)

SBH Scotland is an equal opportunities employer

If you have a ‘Can do’ approach, are enthusiastic and willing to learn we’d love to hear from you.

1 part-time, 2 day post (2 primary schools, 1 day per school) Mental Health Practitioner/School Counsellor

As a Mental Health Practitioner/Counsellor, you will effectively manage all aspects of the Place2Be provision in partnership with the school ensuring that the children and young people are provided with therapeutic and emotional support, high quality clinical practice and delivery of a full and effective service in Place2Be schools. This includes undertaking clinical assessments and formulations.

You will also undertake one to one or clinical or group work with children and/or young people and provide Place2Be services such as Place2Talk, Place2Think and Parent Partnership interventions as agreed with the Area Manager and school leadership team.

You'll ensure high quality clinical practice and delivery of a full and effective service in Place2Be schools, by undertaking clinical assessments and formulations, identifying and delivering appropriate clinical interventions for children and young people, establishing positive, active and effective relationships with the school and Place2Be management team and actively participating in staff meetings to share best practice and develop clinical thinking, knowledge and learning.

The successful candidate:

Will have a recognised counselling or therapy qualification with substantial post-qualifying experience, along with a good knowledge of the school environment. Most important of all is your approach; we are an exciting, dynamic organisation doing amazing work so we're looking for people with the enthusiasm and commitment to match our own.

You will:

• hold a recognised counselling or therapy qualification
• have current membership of a relevant professional body (BACP/COSCA)
• possess post qualification experience in a clinical role and an understanding of children and young people
• demonstrate understanding of working with children and young people who require or would benefit from emotional and therapeutic support
• demonstrates understanding of a range of therapeutic models
• be able to travel regularly as rural locations included in this post (Car preferably)
• show strong experience, be organised and a dynamic individual

In return we offer you a range of fantastic benefits including:

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
• Robust Learning and Development Programme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance, 4x Annual Salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mobile Phone Discounts (EE Network)
• Cycle purchase and season ticket loan schemes
• Extended Maternity/Paternity Pay

If you share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity and have the counselling skills and patience to support some of the UK’s most vulnerable young people and families, we would love you to join us. It’s sensitive and demanding work – but hugely rewarding and fulfilling - you will be helping to give young people a brighter future.

• Are you a confident and experienced administrator, used to working in a busy and diverse office environment?
• Are you self motivated, organised and flexible in your work?
• Do you believe people with disabilities should have the same opportunities in life as everyone else?

If your answer to these questions is “Yes”, then you may be the person we are looking for!

Key supports people with a range of disabilities across Scotland.

The successful candidate will provide administrative support to managers and worker teams at our Inverness & Nairn service. Applicants should have relevant administrative experience, including familiarity and relevant skills with Microsoft Office products as well as experience of keeping financial records and use of recording and reporting of information systems.

Applicants should also have some understanding of the needs of people with disabilities as the role may involve some contact with the people we support within the office environment.