Ark is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disabilities, mental health issues, dementia and autism.

Ark supports people to live independently in their own homes providing everything from a few hours a week social and life admin support to 24/7 care supporting with personal care, medication, household tasks, attending appointments and leisure activities.

We have lots of opportunities across Scotland for our Support Worker roles. As we provide full training no previous is experience is required.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives, then apply now to join our team!

Your main duties will include but not be limited to:

• Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
• Communicate and work well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
• Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
• Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.

Previous experience of the following is an advantage but not essential as Ark will provide full training: Care Worker, Social worker, Home Carer, Case Worker, Care Assistant, Autism Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant , Social Care Worker.

View our job outline, find out what you working week could look like and hear from our current Support Workers on Arks website arkha.org.uk/work-with-us

Why Ark?

• No Previous Experience Required - Ark provide full training so no previous experience is required making our Support Worker roles the perfect place to start your career in Adult Social Care.
• Get a qualification while you work - Ark fully fund your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care which you complete with the support of our in house SVQ team.
• Employee Discounts - Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.
• Career Progression -Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.
• Employee Assistance Program - Arks Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App.
• Contracted hours to suit you-We have Full-time, Part-time and Relief Support Worker roles available at our services throughout Scotland.

In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:

• Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata
• 4% Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Fully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by Ark

Our employees told us in a recent survey that they stay with Ark because they believe in our values, we have supportive managers who continually appreciate their staff and they love making a positive difference in our supported peoples lives, helping them to achieve their dreams.

Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Worker or new to Social Care.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of bereaved children and young people? Richmond’s Hope is looking for compassionate, skilled, and committed individuals to join our Board of Trustees.

At Richmond’s Hope, we provide vital support to bereaved children & young people aged 4–18. Through therapeutic play, one-to-one sessions, and tailored support for families, our services help young people across Scotland navigate their grief in a safe, nurturing space. As we grow and expand our reach, we’re seeking Trustees who can offer expertise in areas such as:

• Finance (including Treasurer duties)
• Fundraising
• PR/Marketing/Digital
• HR
• Legal and Data Protection
• NHS or Social Care
• Lived experience of bereavement

This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute your time, insight, and values to an organisation that truly changes lives.

• Board meetings are held 8 times a year (typically in Edinburgh or Glasgow), plus two strategy days and attendance at key events.

Are you passionate about supporting families?

We are seeking a new Board member with HR experience, skills and expertise

Scottish Families supports anyone who is concerned about someone else’s alcohol or drug use. We were established in 2003 by families themselves, who came together to support each other and to campaign for recognition. Our five Outcomes are that Families are Supported, Included, Heard, Connected, and that Families Create Change.

We are a national charity based in Glasgow but working right across Scotland. We provide a range of national and local services, including a national helpline, one to one support, bereavement counselling and local family support services. We also deliver a national workforce development programme; Connecting Families; My Family, My Rights; communications; fundraising; and policy/ campaigning work, as well as our Routes young persons programme, and Grow Your Own Routes national development programme.

We are Scotland’s leading charity supporting families affected by substance use, and are recognised by the Scottish Government as one of their Key Third Sector Partners in the field of alcohol and drugs. We are funded through a combination of Government grants, commissioned services, charitable trusts and fundraising.

You can find out more about our work by reading ‘The Cost of Loving’, our Strategic Plan 2023-26, and our latest Impact Report. Our website is at sfad.org.uk.

We are seeking a Board member with Human Resources (HR) experience, skills and expertise. Note that this role does not involve providing formal HR advice to the charity.

Board members serve an initial three-year term, which can be extended for a further three years.

You should be available to attend quarterly meetings, which are held in person at our national office in Glasgow city centre (with the option of joining online via MS Teams). Meetings are held on Saturday mornings and the schedule is set well in advance.

About Samaritans

Life can be wonderful. Life can be tough. 1 in 4 of us have had suicidal thoughts.

Samaritans is a charity that prevents suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen. People calling for change with those who need to listen. People who’ve been there before, with those struggling now. Read more about Samaritans Scotland.

The Scotland Committee

The Scotland Committee is a sub-committee of the Board of Trustees which has responsibility for the organisation across UK & Ireland. The Committee has recently completed a governance review and now has an extended remit. Members of the Scotland Committee play a unique role in delivering our mission. They are collectively responsible for ensuring that Samaritans Scotland is effectively governed and delivers its strategy in Scotland, recognising the context in which it operates and realising the opportunities offered.

What we’re looking for

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop and oversee the strategic priorities for Samaritans Scotland and ensure we are achieving impact through our public policy, research, influencing, brand and profile building work in Scotland.

We are looking skilled and experienced people with strategic vision and commitment to deliver our vision. You will have a curious mind, the ability to challenge and bring fresh ideas.

We are looking for candidates with varied expertise in areas such as research, policy and influencing, and communications.

Committee members are voluntary roles and are usually appointed for a period of three years, with the possibility of a second three-year term.

The Committee meets four times per year with meetings lasting around two hours. Meetings are normally held online with the expectation of one in-person meeting a year.

Read more about the role in the role description here.