About the Organisation: Quiet Waters offers bereavement listening support, and counselling for individuals and couples. We welcome employees and volunteers from all faiths and none, but request they are in sympathy with the founding principles of the organisation which are based in the Christian Faith.
Job Purpose: To assist the Board in delivering the services of Quiet Waters and support our team of bereavement listeners and volunteer counsellors, including students on placement.
Job Requirements: Applications are invited from qualified counsellors with a minimum of 2 years post qualification supervised counselling practice working with adults, ideally with a minimum 450 hours supervised counselling practice. You should have experience of working with complex client needs, e.g. trauma, suicidal ideation, and have experience of assessing clients.
The job is challenging and varied. The work requires a self-motivated individual able to work in a team but also able to work independently. The work will take place in our premises in Camelon, near Falkirk. Our premises are not currently wheelchair accessible. There will be times when the jobholder will be alone in the office. Occasional home working is possible.
PVG Scheme Membership, a Right to Work in the UK check and proof of any qualifications and professional memberships declared on your application will be required.
Are you excited by the thought of working for an organisation whose mission is to inspire changes in behaviour to improve our environment, the quality of people’s lives, their wellbeing and the places that they care for? If you answered yes, please read on…
Who we are
Keep Scotland Beautiful is your charity inspiring action for our environment.
Our vision is for a clean, green, sustainable Scotland. We are a practical organisation working with communities, schools, businesses, local and national government, public bodies and individuals to help combat climate change, tackle litter and waste, restore nature and biodiversity and improve the places we care for.
We support the ambitions of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
We offer a fantastic benefits package in return for your talent. These include but are not limited to a generous pension scheme; hybrid working; development opportunities; a 35-hour work week along with an annual free volunteer day to take your skills or interests to support others. We operate a hybrid working policy, which allows a balance between home/remote working and coming to our wonderful, new office Hub in Stirling.
What the role is
Reporting to the Eco-Schools Scotland Coordinator, the Education and Learning Officer (Gaelic) will be part of the Education and Learning Team and will ensure that all Climate Action Schools programmes and activities can be translated into, supported, developed, and implemented in the Gaelic language. The Education and Learning Officer (Gaelic) will also offer direct support to schools across the northern areas of the Highland Council, Western Isles and the surrounding area, by delivering in-person Eco-Schools and climate education training and workshops. The Education and Learning Officer will also support learning establishments to engage where appropriate with wider Keep Scotland Beautiful projects.
What you’ll need to have
We are looking for someone with fluency in written and spoken Gaelic with a good working knowledge of supporting and implementing large-scale youth-focused projects and initiatives.
You will have experience of coordinating and supporting volunteers along with the ability to plan, develop and implement training and support. In addition, we are looking for you to have demonstrable experience of supporting education initiatives and programmes and supporting press/media/PR activity.
You will ideally be based in or able to travel throughout the areas where direct support to schools will be provided as part of the post.
Dundee Carers Centre is a thriving and innovative local charity providing information and support services for disabled people and carers.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Self-directed Support Team supporting people in Dundee.
As a Self-directed Support Advisor, you will work to empower people to have genuine choice and control over the way in which they lead their lives, ensuring that they have comprehensive advice, information, and support.
You will have a good standard of education, experience of working with people in an outcome focused way and be committed to working in a co-productive manner.
Find out more about SDS atSDS Dundee and Angus Website
Disability Snowsport UK is seeking a Finance and Operations Manager who has demonstrable experience of financial, operations and HR administration and practical management. The role will suit someone who enjoys getting through a ‘to do’ list and has a high degree of attention to detail.
If you would like to find out more about the role before applying, please contact Virginia Anderson, CEO at virginia.anderson@disabilitysnowsport.org.uk
YMCA Edinburgh is on a journey of growth and development. Situated in the heart of Leith, our relationships-focussed services exist to meet the needs of children and families within our local community and across Edinburgh.
We are excited to launch a new three-year strategy, focused on growing the impact of our services and amplifying the voice of our members, contributing to a society where all children have the love and support needed to thrive.
Integral to our aspiration is the role of a Business Manager. This key position will report to and work closely with our CEO, to take responsibilities over finance, contracts, risk management, and HR processes.
Key Responsibilities
About You
We are a growing place-based family support charity, established in 1996, that aims to improve the opportunities and outcomes for vulnerable children and families living within the Govan area. We offer a range of integrated, early intervention services to support children and families who are experiencing cumulative and chronic adversity.
We are looking for an Administrator to join our growing multi-disciplinary team to support both management and operational functions of the organisation.
We are looking for someone that has gained relevant Admin experience from working within a busy office environment. The postholder will be expected to manage a busy and varied workload, have excellent communication skills and a positive friendly approach aligned with Govan HELP values. The right candidate will have excellent organisational and IT skills and be proficient in all MS Office applications.
Bethany Christian Trust is looking for a Community Resettlement worker to support nine tenants in the East End of Glasgow. The project provides support to individuals with tenancy sustainment, community engagement, and the development of healthy social networks.
We are looking for a candidate who will deliver and continue to develop the service. A significant part of the role will be to facilitate life skills learning, both one-to-one and in a group work setting. This will involve the post holder creating and delivering structured resources as well as signposting on to other relevant support services.
The successful candidate will be organised and proactive with activities as well as maintaining ongoing relationships with our local church partner (Parkhead Nazarene and The Charter) and other organisations across the wider Glasgow area.
As Bethany is a Christian organisation, this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with the Equality Act 2010. Please note that one reference must be from your church minister or leader to endorse your live and active Christian faith and commitment.
Successful applicants for this post will require membership in the PVG scheme.
A driver with their own vehicle is desirable.
We are committed to helping our employees flourish personally and professionally. Below are a few examples of the ways we support our employees.
Work somewhere where a job is not just a ‘job’, where you can be part of a team with a passion for sharing Scotland’s heritage and making a real difference to local lives. Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott, is one of Scotland’s most important heritage sites and easily accessible from Edinburgh by road and rail. Now cared for by an independent charity, we are seeking an exceptional individual to manage and develop our award winning community work.
In this interesting and varied part time role you will be responsible for the Trust’s volunteering, educational, and mental health programming. Managing a team of two, you will call on the whole charity to support you in your work, integrating programmes into the fabric of the charity’s operations at every level. As a small charity run by staff and volunteers, you should be personable and flexible in your approach to others, and be prepared to be bitten by our passion for Scott and Abbotsford.
This job would suit someone who has experience of both small business management and 1 to 1 support.
You will be a PA/ Business Manager for a highly ambitious, award winning, self-employed barber who plans to scale up to setting up their own barbershop and product line. Knowledge of the hairdressing and beauty industry would be an advantage.
Role will involve:
• Business and marketing planning in collaboration with the client
• Email management
• Create and update Website
• Finance management (basic bookkeeping and cash flow)
• Social Media Support
• Organising travel plans and accompanying when required.
• Diary management
• Notetaking in meetings
• Support with time management
• Keeping easy to understand records
• Researching, presenting and discussing options and helping client to make decisions
• Reading, scribing and proof reading for the client, and facilitating understanding of written and verbal communication.
• Mental wellbeing support
• Researching potential networking and showcasing opportunities.
• Helping client to set business goals and work collaboratively to achieving them
• Setting up and managing neurodivergent friendly systems including income & expenditure, cash flow, office organisation, stock taking, ordering, business banking, IT, contact lists, measuring social media impact, and business planning.
• Form filling.
• Help with reminders, focus and task completion.
• Help with emotional regulation and avoiding overwhelm.
Desirable skills and experience would include some of the following:
• Experience in setting up and running a small business, or experience in supporting someone else to do so.
• Experience of being a business mentor/coach.
• Experience of being a PA in a business setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of Autism, Dyslexia and ADHD
• Businesses management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and adapt to individual needs and ways of working
• Experience in setting up systems that work well for individual needs of the client
• Ability to manage own work load, prioritise, and meet deadlines
• Concise communication
• Well organised and reliable
• Knowledge of accessible technology and tools that might benefit neurodivergent individuals.
Job Type: self-employed / freelance / flexible – 8-12 per week
Schedule:
2 hours per week in person in Edinburgh (Monday or Tuesday)
6+ hours remote working per week (Flexible)
Will occasionally travelling to and attending events and this will some times involve overnight stays.
Work location: Edinburgh (with some remote working and occasional travel for events).
Salary: £28 per hour
This role is part of the Finance Team, which is responsible for controlling the payroll, accounts payable, general ledger as well as fixed assets, tax services and all accounts internally and for external clients. The tasks performed by the Finance Team are continually changing to match the needs of the organisation.