Looking for an opportunity to work for a flexible and family friendly organisation doing amazing work to support Scotland’s voluntary sector?

At SCVO, we strongly believe that an organisation’s people are its greatest resource.

Our HR advice service is in demand and we’re looking for an HR generalist to join us. You’ll answer HR related queries from voluntary sector organisations, provide best practice and best fit HR advice, develop resources, and contribute to the recruitment and retention of HR Service subscribers.

If you have experience of working in a generalist HR role with CIPD Level 5 (or working towards), we’d like to hear from you!

Part time hours and other flexible working options, including working from home for part of the week, will be fully considered. We encourage you to apply if you believe you meet most of the criteria in the person specification. We share our interview questions in advance. If you want to have a chat about the job or our flexible working approach, get in touch with us at recruitment@scvo.scot

SCVO is the membership organisation for the voluntary sector in Scotland and our mission is to champion the role of voluntary sector organisations in building a flourishing society and support them to do work that has a positive impact.

Do you like to work as part of a compassionate, knowledgeable, and effective team?

Would you like to use your skills to support charities and help people live independent and flourishing lives?

If so, we have a fabulous opportunity for you as a Performance and Impact Advisor (PIA) with our Support in the Right Direction (SiRD) fund team. We are looking for a full time (35 hours per week) PIA to join our small team delivering this important funding stream on behalf of the Scottish Government Social Care Directorate.

SiRD is a highly regarded, multi-year, funding programme delivering independent support for people, social care users and unpaid carers to be equal partners in their social care planning and maximise their right to ‘choice and control’ under Self-Directed Support legislation. Independent support organisations in the SiRD programme are locally based across Scotland and include advocacy organisations, Carers Centres, Centres of Inclusive Living, and other community groups.

As a PIA you will support our SiRD Fund Manager to provide high quality support for funded groups and the Scottish Government, ensuring the best impact and learning from the funding. As part of a small team you will have a varied role, from grant administration and monitoring through to communications, event planning, research, and programme development.

This position is suitable for people who like to work collaboratively, who can apply sound judgement, and have the confidence to ask questions, take the initiative and problem solve. The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic organisation focused on delivering for essential charities and dedicated to improving lives and creating positive change.

Do you want to help alleviate problem debt and improve the lives of individuals, families, and children?

Services in Scotland have seen clients’ arrears on household bills increase by 68%, and in Edinburgh an estimated 80,000 people and 1 in 5 children are living in relative poverty.

Are you:

• Passionate and committed to making a meaningful difference for individuals and families.
• Able to quickly learn complex rules and legislation on Debt, Housing, and Welfare Benefits.
• Able to grow trusting relationships in a formal setting.
• Understanding of people’s journeys and the challenges they have had in their lives, and how poverty and debt can have an impact on them.

As a Money Adviser in CHAI, You will:

• Provide high quality accurate advice, information, and representation in line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers.
• Provide advice within a range of settings from our offices, outreach venues and home visits.
• Conduct interviews with clients either in person, on the telephone or virtually.
• Facilitate better outcomes for people which will help improve their financial situation and their mental and physical health.

We offer the following:

• Extensive training programme
• Flexible working
• Access to Simply Health benefit plan
• 32 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
• Enrolment to NOW Pension Scheme
• Supportive work environment
• Opportunities to improve services and make a difference.

Do you want to help alleviate poverty and improve the lives of people affected by addiction.

Within the UK there is over £19bn a year in unclaimed welfare benefits, and in Edinburgh an estimated 80,000 are living in relative poverty, and during 2023 there were 1197 drug related deaths in Scotland.

Are you:

• Passionate and committed to making a meaningful difference for individuals affected by addiction.
• Able to assist the Welfare Right & Housing Adviser in supporting people.
• Able to grow trusting relationships in a formal setting.
• Understanding of people’s journeys and the challenges they have had in their lives, and how poverty and addiction can have an impact on them.

As a Case Support Worker in CHAI You will :

• Provide high quality practical support focused on welfare rights and housing to people with addictions.
• Provide support within a range of setting from Recovery Hubs and local community venues.
• Conduct meetings with clients either in person, on the telephone or virtually.
• Facilitate better outcomes for people which will help improve their financial situation and their mental and physical health.

We offer the following:

• Extensive training programme
• Flexible working
• Access to Simply Health benefit plan
• 32 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
• Enrolment to NOW Pension Scheme
• Supportive work environment
• Opportunities to improve services and make a difference