Third Sector Vacancies
If you are a member and would like to advertise a Third Sector vacancy in Highland, please complete our online vacancy form which can be accessed below.
This form is for paid roles only.
Notice:
Vacancies now cost £30 per vacancy to post on our website or are offered as part of new membership packages that are available to purchase on our Membership Page.
Volunteer Academy Development Officer
(18hrs pw x 2)
HTSI
The post is home based, with a preference for someone based in either the north or south of the region.

Salary:
Starting Salary £16,048 (FTE £26,746.31)
Hours:
18hrs a week or a Job Share arrangement
Contract type:
Permanent, Subject to Funding
Deadline to apply:
10am, Wednesday 13th August 2025
Please be aware we are looking to recruit two individuals, ideally we would like one to be based in the north and one in the south of Highland but this is not as important as getting the right person.
Purpose:
The Development Officers will have a key role in supporting local organisations working with volunteers. Their particular role will focus on one to one support for organisations, volunteer managers and where necessary custom volunteering roles for those requiring support into volunteering. They will also gather intelligence on volunteering, promote and develop the conversation around volunteering in communities.
Submitting your application:
Applications should be sent to recruitment@highlandtsi.org.uk with the subject line ‘Application for employment’ and include the following:
1. A CV, not more than three sides of A4 and including two referees, one of whom should be a previous employer or similar.
2. A Personal statement to include
• A general statement in support of your application with reference to the personal specification (maximum 300 words);
• An outline of a time you have worked or volunteered in a community setting and what you did and why (maximum 300 words), and;
• An outline of what you can bring to this role (Maximum 150 words)
3. Your personal statement must also include, in addition to the above word count, a signed written statement available in the recruitment pack.
Family Welfare Worker
TYKES
Golspie
Salary:
£27,837.81 FTE
Hours:
21
Contract type:
Fixed Term

Deadline to apply:
20th July 2025
Do you have a passion for working with young people? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young carers? Do you enjoy working in dynamic, fun and fast-changing situations? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
Fieldworker
TYKES
Golspie
Salary:
£25,474.99 FTE
Hours:
28
Contract type:
Fixed Term

Deadline to apply:
20th July 2025
Do you have a passion for working with young people? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young carers? Do you enjoy working in dynamic, fun and fast-changing situations? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
Sessional Worker
TYKES
Golspie
Salary:
£12.50 per hour
Hours:
No fixed hours
Contract type:
Casual

Deadline to apply:
20th July 2025
Do you have a passion for working with young people? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young carers? Do you enjoy working in dynamic, fun and fast-changing situations? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
Energy Advisor
Changeworks
Edinburgh, Inverness or Remote
Salary:
£23,366 to £24,993 per annum plus 8% employer pension contribution
Hours:
35
Contract type:
Permanent

Deadline to apply:
Thursday 24 July 2025
Do you dream about a more rewarding career? One with hybrid working, job permanence and career development? One where you make a real difference to people’s lives while also helping to tackle the climate change emergency? Then why not become an Energy Advisor employed by Changeworks, Scotland’s leading environmental charity delivering solutions for low carbon living?
As an Energy Advisor, you will have the opportunity to work across our range of teams to help people with expert energy advice. We provide accredited training to hone your expertise and support progression. Our supportive, inclusive advice teams will be on hand to help you settle in and share best practice.
We are looking for enthusiastic and talented Energy Advisors to help us deliver the vital Home Energy Scotland advice service in the South East and Highlands and Islands. You’ll be the first point of call for householders who need free and impartial advice about how they can lower their bills and reduce their environmental impact. You’ll also be at the forefront of Changeworks’ mission to make low carbon living a reality across Scotland. You will have experience engaging with customers and your excellent communication skills will help you support householders and relay technical information to a non-technical audience. You will require good IT skills and have a stable internet connection.
To apply: please visit our website to submit an application
Outreach Worker
Change Mental Health
Ross-shire
Salary:
£25,235 pro rata
Hours:
16
Contract type:
Permanent

Deadline to apply:
Friday 25th July
Location: Ross-shire
Salary: £25,235 pro rata (£11,536 per annum)
Salary Band: 1.3
Hours: Job Share, 2 positions available at 16 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Reports To: Resource Centres & Outreach Manager
Disclosure & Barring Check: This post will be subject to a PVG check for working with vulnerable Children & Adults
About Us
Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing non-clinical, person-centred support to people in communities across Scotland. With over 50 years’ experience, we are fighting for a future where no one faces mental illness alone. We are changing society by changing attitudes, fighting stigma and influencing government to ensure a better of quality of life for those affected by poor mental health and mental illness. As a charity supporting over 10,000 people year, we believe everyone should have access to the support they need, when they need it and in a way which works best for them.
About the Outreach Service
The Outreach service provides support to adults affected by mental illness living in their own homes.
We serve the surrounding communities of Ross-shire with support to help people self-manage their situation to a point which is most comfortable for them with coping strategies and signposting to relevant support for the next step of their journey.
We work closely with GP surgeries, statutory services and other agencies within the local community.
About the Role
As an Outreach Worker, you will be based in Ross-shire supporting people affected by mental illness, in the community and/or in people’s homes. Focusing on one-to-one support you will carry a case load developing and reviewing personal support plans to help achieve person-centred and National Health and Wellbeing outcomes. You may also support group and other activities in the Change Mental Health Resource Centre.
You will support the Locality Manager, Service Manager and Head of Northern Services, in their strategic role to meet national and funder criteria and liaise with other statutory and third sector agencies to make appropriate signposting as needed and to raise awareness of Change Mental Health services. You will work closely with partners in the community to identify gaps in the service where they arise and implement solutions in partnership with your line manager.
You will work autonomously, being able to judge when to refer to your manager and take a lead role in developing the service. You will have a lead role in developing the service.
Key Responsibilities:
· Establishing supportive face to face relationships with individuals, encouraging individual responsibility and decision-making to maximise choice, control and self-management.
· Co-creating and co-reviewing service user support plans. The support plan is a person centred tool to support the service user achieve their goals in relation to improving their wellbeing
· Working mainly on a one-to-one basis in the community and in people’s homes, with the potential requirement to support and lead groupwork
· Ensuring that the people you support are connected to other Change Mental Health services in the area as appropriate
· Signposting the people you support to any other services in the area that are appropriate, linking with resources in the community
· Ensuring that careful and ongoing reviews are maintained and managing individuals’ off-boarding appropriately in a timely manner
· Providing peer support to individuals navigating mental health challenges, using active listening and empathy.
· Managing the client management system for continuous and accurate record keeping of the interactions with service users, ensuring confidentiality is maintained for people using the service.
· Ensuring continuity of service within the context of Change Mental Health values and strategic outcomes.
· Collating information and preparing reports for line management as required
· Working closely with the Project Manager, Locality Manager, or Head of Services to achieve strategic outcomes.
· Researching and developing tools to respond to unmet need and assist in Mental Wellbeing
· Building positive working relationships with local statutory services, agencies and the local community to better support our service users and to promote the work of Change Mental Health
· Taking a lead role in overseeing the fulfilment of Health and Safety responsibilities within practice settings.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
· Educated to SVQ 3 level or have experience working in mental health services
· Registered with the Scottish Social Services Council or willing to join if hired
· A sound theory base of social care interventions including risk assessments and risk management
· Understand the need for a compassionate, non-judgemental approach to supporting people
· Ability to work well in a team setting whilst also working autonomously
· A good standard of IT skills
· An eagerness to develop knowledge and skills and attend training as required
· Ability to travel within the project’s area of Ross-shire to provide support
· A sound knowledge of Health and Social care policy in Scotland and ability to apply this to the role
Desirable:
· Ability to work well in a team setting whilst also working autonomously
· Competency in planning and reviewing development plans and the ability to take appropriate action if needed
General Duties:
· Act in accordance with Data Protection legislation. Ensure all records, personal, staff and client data are managed in line with Data Management and Information Governance policies.
· Comply with legal and regulatory requirements such as provisions set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
· As with all employees, workers and volunteers; to encourage people to join Change Mental Health as a member, donor or activist.
· To act in accordance with the charity’s Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies and to notify a line manager promptly if there are any concerns.
· To participate in regular supervision and appraisal and undertake any relevant training as appropriate to the role.
· To work in accordance with the charity’s national policies and local operating procedures and those of external regulators or professional bodies.
This job profile and list of duties is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements. The line manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements and projects commensurate with the general profile and grade of the post.
Please be aware that it is classed as an offence if you apply for this role and are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children & adults
School Pathways Coordinator
MCR Pathways
Lochaber
Salary:
£21,093
Hours:
28
Contract type:
Fixed term

Deadline to apply:
Friday 25th July 2025 at 9am
We are looking for a Pathways Coordinator at Lochaber High School, to work with young people, mentors and school staff involved in the MCR Pathways mentoring programme.
About the role:
You will be the key person delivering the MCR Pathways mentoring programme to young people in Lochaber High School. You will work within the school and form an integral part of the school community and wider MCR team. You will support volunteers from the local community who give their time to mentor a young person for an hour a week at the school.
Key responsibilities:
● Helping to build exceptional individual and group relationships with young people across S1 to S6.
● Consistently supporting and engaging with volunteer mentors throughout their participation with the programme. Helping to drive volunteer recruitment in the local community.
● Actively support MCR young people in school as they follow their education and employment pathways.
● Evidencing progression, impact and best practice for the MCR programme in your school.
About you:
● Exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships with young people aged 11-18 years, education colleagues, volunteer mentors, local employers and other community organisations.
● Awareness and understanding of the principles of safeguarding and child protection. ● Ability and confidence to present information and deliver prepared training sessions to groups of young people and adults.
● Ability to work well on your own initiative, as part of a team and on a flexible basis in response to the current needs of the programme.
● An understanding of the challenges and barriers that care-experienced and/or vulnerable young people may encounter.
● Experience or a knowledge of processes to document and evidence good practice and positive outcomes.
Confident in the use of Google and/or Microsoft Word, Spreadsheets and Teams.
You will be an empathetic person who is open minded, non-judgemental, resilient and who is driven to improve outcomes for care experienced and other vulnerable young people.
About MCR Pathways:
MCR Pathways is an award-winning charity established in Glasgow in 2007. Our mentoring programme is now delivered in schools across the whole of Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands. Our passionate team is dedicated to helping the most vulnerable young people gain self-confidence, identify their skills and recognise and fulfil their potential.
The Pathways Coordinator position for Lochaber High School will be taking over the MCR programme currently running in the school and continue to grow it further, to reach more young people and support MCR volunteer mentors.
You will be joining a friendly and supportive Highlands and Islands team, who love what they do and enjoy working with each other. We model our values and many of us are also mentors ourselves.
Benefits of working for MCR Pathways include: 33 days annual leave in first year rising to 38 days from 2nd year of employment, additional day off for your birthday, Living Pensions Employer, Life Assurance - 4 x salary.
Deputy Manager
Kyleakin Connections Ltd
Kyleakin
Salary:
21.62
Hours:
28
Contract type:
Permanent

Deadline to apply:
Friday 25 July 2025
Working with adults with learning disabilities.
One day management and three days shared support.
Main purpose of job:
- Deputise in the absence of the Manager.
- To undertake designated areas of responsibility.
- To develop educational, learning and training opportunities fro the service users of the organisation to enable them to lead fully inclusive lives within their community.
Closing date 25 July 2025 / Interviews 30 July 2025
For more information please contact the Manager, B Charlene Macleod - charlene@kyleakinconnections.co.uk, 01599 534752
Outreach Worker
Change Mental Health
Ross-shire
Salary:
£25,235
Hours:
35
Contract type:
Permanent

Deadline to apply:
Friday 25th July
Location: Ross-shire
Salary: £25,235
Salary Band: 1.3
Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Reports To: Project Manager
Disclosure & Barring Check: This post will be subject to a PVG check for working with vulnerable Children & Adults.
About Us
Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing non-clinical, person-centred support to people in communities across Scotland. With over 50 years’ experience, we are fighting for a future where no one faces mental illness alone. We are changing society by changing attitudes, fighting stigma and influencing government to ensure a better of quality of life for those affected by poor mental health and mental illness. As a charity supporting over 10,000 people year, we believe everyone should have access to the support they need, when they need it and in a way which works best for them.
About the Outreach Service
The Outreach service provides support to adults affected by mental illness living in their own homes.
We serve the surrounding communities of Ross-shire with support to help people self-manage their situation to a point which is most comfortable for them with coping strategies and signposting to relevant support for the next step of their journey.
We work closely with GP surgeries, statutory services and other agencies within the local community.
About the Role
As an Outreach Worker, you will be based in Ross-shire supporting people affected by mental illness, in the community and/or in people’s homes. Focusing on one-to-one support you will carry a case load developing and reviewing personal support plans to help achieve person-centred and National Health and Wellbeing outcomes. You may also support group and other activities in the Change Mental Health Resource Centre.
You will support the Locality Manager, Service Manager and Head of Northern Services, in their strategic role to meet national and funder criteria and liaise with other statutory and third sector agencies to make appropriate signposting as needed and to raise awareness of Change Mental Health services. You will work closely with partners in the community to identify gaps in the service where they arise and implement solutions in partnership with your line manager.
You will work autonomously, being able to judge when to refer to your manager and take a lead role in developing the service. You will have a lead role in developing the service.
Key Responsibilities:
· Establishing supportive face to face relationships with individuals, encouraging individual responsibility and decision-making to maximise choice, control and self-management.
· Co-creating and co-reviewing service user support plans. The support plan is a person centred tool to support the service user achieve their goals in relation to improving their wellbeing
· Working mainly on a one-to-one basis in the community and in people’s homes, with the potential requirement to support and lead groupwork
· Ensuring that the people you support are connected to other Change Mental Health services in the area as appropriate
· Signposting the people you support to any other services in the area that are appropriate, linking with resources in the community
· Ensuring that careful and ongoing reviews are maintained and managing individuals’ off-boarding appropriately in a timely manner
· Providing peer support to individuals navigating mental health challenges, using active listening and empathy.
· Managing the client management system for continuous and accurate record keeping of the interactions with service users, ensuring confidentiality is maintained for people using the service.
· Ensuring continuity of service within the context of Change Mental Health values and strategic outcomes.
· Collating information and preparing reports for line management as required
· Working closely with the Project Manager, Locality Manager, or Head of Services to achieve strategic outcomes.
· Researching and developing tools to respond to unmet need and assist in Mental Wellbeing
· Building positive working relationships with local statutory services, agencies and the local community to better support our service users and to promote the work of Change Mental Health
· Taking a lead role in overseeing the fulfilment of Health and Safety responsibilities within practice settings.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
· Educated to SVQ 3 level or have experience working in mental health services
· Registered with the Scottish Social Services Council or willing to join if hired
· A sound theory base of social care interventions including risk assessments and risk management
· Understand the need for a compassionate, non-judgemental approach to supporting people
· Ability to work well in a team setting whilst also working autonomously
· A good standard of IT skills
· An eagerness to develop knowledge and skills and attend training as required
· Ability to travel within the project’s area of Ross-shire to provide support
· A sound knowledge of Health and Social care policy in Scotland and ability to apply this to the role
Desirable:
· Ability to work well in a team setting whilst also working autonomously
· Competency in planning and reviewing development plans and the ability to take appropriate action if needed
General Duties:
· Act in accordance with Data Protection legislation. Ensure all records, personal, staff and client data are managed in line with Data Management and Information Governance policies.
· Comply with legal and regulatory requirements such as provisions set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
· As with all employees, workers and volunteers; to encourage people to join Change Mental Health as a member, donor or activist.
· To act in accordance with the charity’s Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies and to notify a line manager promptly if there are any concerns.
· To participate in regular supervision and appraisal and undertake any relevant training as appropriate to the role.
· To work in accordance with the charity’s national policies and local operating procedures and those of external regulators or professional bodies.
This job profile and list of duties is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements. The line manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements and projects commensurate with the general profile and grade of the post.
Please be aware that it is classed as an offence if you apply for this role and are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children & adults
Young Carers Wellbeing Worker covering Lochaber (Ref CYC031)
Connecting Carers
Caol Youth Centre and Ballachulish Village Hall, Lochaber, Highland
Salary:
£558 per annum, (£15.50 per hour)
Hours:
3 hours per month, flexibility is required for the post as it will include some evening and school holiday work due to Young Carers activities
Contract type:
Fixed term August 2025 - February 2026

Deadline to apply:
Sunday 27th July at 11:59pm
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of Young Carers? Do you want to be part of a creative and dynamic team dedicated to ensuring Young Carers are seen, heard and supported? We are looking for an engaging, motivated and creative individual to join our team as a Young Carers Wellbeing Worker.
In this role, you will provide one-to-one support for primary aged Young Carers, where appropriate to support their mental health and wellbeing. You will work alongside the Young Carer Community Worker to organise, set up and participate in relevant activities and respite breaks, including monthly and holiday clubs. These opportunities offer Young Carers a much-needed break from their caring responsibilities.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of Young Carers in our community!
If you have any informal questions about the role, please contact Roisin, our CEO on 01463 723560 (Ext 301) or rconnolly@connectingcarers.org.uk
To apply for this role, please visit connectingcarers.org.uk
Closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 27 July 2025
House Leader Rosie Lovat House
L'Arche Highland
Inverness
Salary:
£28.429.44 to £29,568.24
Hours:
37.5
Contract type:
Permanent

Deadline to apply:
Sunday 27th July
Team/House Leader, L'Arche Highland
ABOUT THE ROLE
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £28,429.44 or £29,568.24 if you hold a suitable qualification
Reports to: Registered Manager
Place of work: L’Arche Highland Community, Rosie Lovat House
Contract type: Permanent, Full-time
Closing date: Monday, 28th July at 9:30am
Notes: This position is best suited for candidates already located in the Inverness and the Highland area.
Main purpose of the role:
We are seeking a passionate Team/House Leader to provide day-to-day line management to Support Workers and a Depute House Leader, supporting and mentoring them to take ownership and reach their full potential.
As a Team/House Leader you will:
- Plan and organise the safe delivery of all support and care for adults with learning disabilities (known internally as 'core members') by the team of Support Workers providing the supported living and/or care at home service while ensuring appropriate recording of incidents, near misses, accidents and medication and core members’ finances are administered in accordance with L’Arche policies and procedures.
- Ensure person centred support is delivered in way to promote independence, social engagement and wellbeing (including spiritual needs where applicable).
- Undertake regular team meetings, supervision, probation and appraisal meetings and also participation in recruitment short-listing, interviews and induction of new Support Workers.
- Liaise with the Registered Manager in actions to resolve more serious issues and to deliver improvements.
Project Worker - Highland UASC
Aberlour Child Care Trust
Inverness
Salary:
£28,085 - £31,341 per year
Hours:
37.5
Contract type:
Fixed Term

Deadline to apply:
30th July 2025
Aberlour Child Care Trust is leading a Partnership of Highland Council, Barnardos Highland Services and Right There to provide practical support care and integration to Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC).
We are seeking to recruit a Project Worker to work 37.5 hours per week for a fixed term period to 31stMarch 2026. You will support the Service Manager in planning support and integrating Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking children into the community. You will engage with the young people helping them to find their way around the community. You will have problem solving abilities to enable them to participate fully in having their needs met and participate in opportunities to develop. You will support the young people to travel independently around the local area and learn to use public transport. You will also support them to pursue their hobbies and interests linking in with community groups and access community facilities. As English will often not be their first language you will work with them to identify their communication needs, adapting your communication style accordingly. You will also liaise with local agencies, developing collaborative professional working relationships working together for the benefit of the children. You will also attend a range of group meetings to discuss the progress of the children and young people.
Service Administrator - Highland UASC
Aberlour Child Care Trust
Inverness
Salary:
£25,350 per year pro rata
Hours:
20
Contract type:
Fixed Term

Deadline to apply:
30th July 2025
Aberlour Child Care Trust is leading a Partnership of Highland Council, Barnardos Highland Services and Right There to provide practical support care and integration to Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC).
As the Service Administrator you will work directly to the Service Manager providing comprehensive day to day administrative support for the service. The hours of work for this post are 20 hours per week to be worked 5 hours per day x 4 days between Monday – Friday.
You should be organised, used to working in a busy office environment and possess the skills to deliver a full administration service including reception duties, co-ordinating meetings, mail and maintaining manual and electronic storage and retrieval systems. You will also coordinate building and equipment needs as required in consultation with your manager.
An important part of the role is to provide financial administration for the service, supported by the Senior Finance Officer. You must be able to work with high levels of accuracy in recording and inputting data and in providing regular management information, in an agreed format and also responding to ad hoc requests as required.
You must have excellent IT skills, and experience of using the range of Microsoft Office tools on a daily basis: Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
You will be proficient in using Microsoft Word such as to enable you to support the production of a range of reports. As you will often be the first point of contact within the
service for a range of social care, education and other professionals you will need to have strong verbal communication skills.
Advice Worker
Inverness Badenoch and Strathspey CAB
Inverness
Salary:
£23,786 per annum (pro rata)
Hours:
between 21 and 35 hours per week
Contract type:
Permanent

Deadline to apply:
Thursday 31st July 2025
About Us
Inverness, Badenoch and Strathspey CAB is an independent charity providing advice, information and support to people across our community. We are a friendly team of over 80 employees and volunteers working over 3 locations (Inverness, Raigmore and Aviemore) delivering a busy advice service. We strive to deliver a good quality service that meets the needs of our clients in a non-judgemental and confidential manner. We aim for individuals not to suffer through not knowing or understanding their rights and responsibilities or not being aware of the services available to them. We provide advice and options to our clients so that they can make informed decision and feel empowered to improve their personal circumstance.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose of the Role
As an Advice Worker, you will have an interesting and rewarding role giving advice on a range of topics but in particular Universal Credit and benefits. You will work as part of a supportive team ensuring our clients receive a holistic service enabling them to exercise their rights and access the benefits and services they are entitled to. At IBS CAB you will have the opportunity to gain a broad knowledge in a range of topics (e.g. housing, debt, employment) as well as developing your skills and experience. You will be supported through an extensive initial training programme and encouraged to continually develop during your time with us.
Administration Officer
Voluntary Groups Sutherland
Lairg/Hybrid options considered
Salary:
£24404 pro rata
Hours:
10
Contract type:
Permanent subject to funding

Deadline to apply:
12 noon 1st August 2025
MAIN TASKS
Ø The Administration Officer is responsible for general office duties, maintaining membership records, manning the office and answering enquiries. Develop efficient systems where appropriate.
Ø Providing a range of general office duties on a daily basis including filing, typing, record-keeping, issuing receipts and invoices.
Ø Co-ordinating a range of membership services including issue of membership information on services offered: word-processing, scanning of documents, comb-binding, laminating, use of lotteries licence, desk-top publishing - i.e. design of posters, leaflets, etc. These services to be carried out by appointment.
Ø Taking minutes at Board meetings, the AGM, and special/public meetings which may be called from time to time. Ensuring that minutes and agendas are distributed to all appropriate participants in advance of meetings.
Ø Specific project work as delegated by the Chief Officer. This will include assisting with maintaining and monitoring records for funding schemes, minute taking for other non VGS meetings, facebook interactions, and other project work as they arise.
Ø Support the undertaking of independent examination of annual report and accounts for small charities and organisations. Maintaining records for group compliance.
Ø Maintain accurate and up to date records using the Charity Log database and any other data system as used by VGS
Ø Do all such additional work that will ensure efficient delivery of the organisation’s objectives and the HTSI Workplan.
Ø All Staff Duties: To prepare and assist with reports, articles, and any VGS monitoring requirements. To attend staff and other meetings of VGS as required.
Development Officer
Voluntary Groups Sutherland
Lairg/Hybrid considered
Salary:
£28173 pro rata
Hours:
21
Contract type:
Permanent subject to funding

Deadline to apply:
12noon 1st August 2025
MAIN TASKS
This job description is broad-based and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties as it is recognised that jobs change over time.
Ø To investigate the merits of a third sector community map in Sutherland and potentially produce an online directory.
Ø To setup, co-ordinate and facilitate a Village Halls Network, Funding Forum, and a Third Sector Health and Social Care Network. To assist/facilitate other Forums/Networks as the need may arise.
Ø To produce information material that supplements the forums and community groups in general – eg changes in legislation affecting community buildings (eg Martyns Law), funder finder lists, other policies. Review VGS’s current template policies store.
Ø To provide a link with public and other agencies to improve the planning and delivery of public services by making them more responsive to the needs and aspirations of the local community and that the principles of partnership working are adopted as a measure of good practice. Ensure useage of the principles of the National Standards of Engagement
Ø Support capacity building for Third Sector organisations to participate in public sector decision making structures.
Ø To encourage collaboration and co-production within the Third Sector.
Ø Build relationships with local community groups and support them in developing projects:-
- To assist providing 1-1 organisational support, including health checks. This may include crisis intervention (but not mediation) and governance coaching and to adopt good governance practice.
- To promote good practice for project development through assistance and advice on business planning, costing and budgeting, applying for funding, managing funds, recruiting and managing staff etc.
- To assist community groups in identifying and securing funding opportunities for projects
- To respond to local needs in order to promote and develop the capacity of the voluntary and community sector, thus enabling and empowering the sector to be self-reliant in the future.
Ø Contribute to the efficient delivery of the organisation’s objectives and the HTSI Workplan. To work collectively across the team and wider HTSI network collaboratively, respectfully, fairly and honestly; always undertaking to represent the organisation in an appropriate manner and with the integrity expected by VGS
All Staff Duties: Maintain accurate and up to date records using the Charity Log database and any other data system as used by VGS. To prepare and assist with reports, articles, and any VGS monitoring requirements. To attend staff and other meetings of VGS as required. Monitor and produce articles for social media.
Fundraiser and Events officer
Elsie Normington foundation
Haven Centre , 45 Murray road Inverness , IV27YU
Salary:
£24-28K (based on experience)
Hours:
22.5 hours per week (0.6FTE)
Contract type:
Permanent

Deadline to apply:
Friday 15th August
The Elsie Normington Foundation is seeking a Dynamic and motivated Fundraising and Events Officer to lead its Fundraising initiatives and coordinate impactful events. This Role is vital in building strong relationships with suporters, maximizing fundraising opportunities, and ensuring successful events to support the foundations mission of empowering individuals with disabilities.
Essential Requirments
- Strong interpersonal and communication Skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholdres.
- Excellent written and verbal communicationskills for Donor engagment.
- Commitment to the Elsie Normington Foundation's mission and values.
- Experience organising small to large-scale events
Desirable requirments
- Proven experience in fundraising, event managment, or a related role.
- Strong project managment skills, including budgeting, logistics, volunteer co ordination and risk assessment.
Distress Brief Intervention Service Lead
Change Mental Health
Inverness (Hybrid) with occasional Travel in Highlands
Salary:
£29870
Hours:
35
Contract type:
Permanent

Deadline to apply:
Friday 15th of August
About the Role
You will be part of a team of Service Leads who are responsible for ensuring DBI service delivery is aligned with standard operating procedures. You will oversee case allocation to staff and will actively manage capacity within your team.
You will provide visible leadership to staff and be a strong role model and leader in building a positive and supportive culture as part of your role. You will have responsibility for leading and managing a team of DBI Coordinators, ensuring the support we provide people in distress is delivered to a high standard and within the framework agreed with the Scottish Government.
With partnership working at the forefront of the DBI programme, you will work closely with local Level 1 delivery teams providing training and support, in line with DBI guidelines, to ensure consistent high-quality referrals to the service.
Distress Brief Intervention Coordinator
Change Mental Health
Highland with 2 days office based
Salary:
25235
Hours:
35
Contract type:
Permanent

Deadline to apply:
Friday 15th of August
Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With over 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mental health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has the right to be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated individual to join our Distress Brief Intervention team on a 35-hour Role. Applicant must have a good understanding of compassionate, person-centred, recovery-focused support work.
Support Worker/Carer
Gateway
Nairn
Salary:
£12.60-£13.25
Hours:
38
Contract type:
Permanent

Deadline to apply:
ongoing
Are you kind, caring, and hardworking? We’re looking for dedicated Care Workers to join our team in Nairn! Whether you're seeking full-time, part-time, or relief work, we have a role for you.
About us:
At Gateway, we are committed to providing high-quality, person-centered care to individuals living in their own homes. Our mission is to support people to live independently, safely, and with dignity — helping them maintain independence in their daily lives while remaining connected to their communities. We believe that every action, no matter how small, can make a meaningful difference. We are currently seeking compassionate and reliable carers to join our Care at Home team, supporting individuals in Gairloch community and further to live safely and comfortably in their own homes. Let us improve your work/life balance with various shifts to suit most. Let us help you back into the world of work with our fully paid training. Let us ease your worries of job uncertainty, with guaranteed hours.
What We Offer:
- Full-time, part-time, and relief positions available
- Structured shift patterns including mornings and evenings
- Competitive pay: £12.60-£13.25 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
- Paid travel time between service users when driving
- Fully funded SVQ2 in Health & Social Care
- PVG membership paid
- Access to benefits including Blue Light Card, charity worker discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and more
- Workplace pension
- Refer-a-friend bonus
- Paid per shift not per visiting hours worked
About You:
- You are caring, dependable, and want to make a difference in people’s lives
- A driving license is desirable but not essential
- SVQ2 in Health & Social Care is advantageous, but training and support are provided
- You are willing to work towards a qualification in care, supported by Gateway
- Flexibility to work morning or late shifts is essential
- Comfortable providing personal care
- Gateway does not support Visa sponsorship
If you’re passionate about helping others and want to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team — we’d love to hear from you!
For more information, please visit our website and apply today!
www.homelesstrust.org.uk or contact our office on 01463 718693 for application pack.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Physical Setting:
- Homecare
Shift:
- Day shift starting at 7am
- Evening shift until 10pm
Language:
- Fluent English (required)
License/Certification:
- UK Driving License (preferred)
- Registration to SSSC
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CAH
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.60-£13.25 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
Language:
- Fluent English (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CAH
Support Worker
Gateway
Gairloch
Salary:
£14.50
Hours:
38
Contract type:
Permanent

Deadline to apply:
ongoing
📷EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH GATEWAY
Our work here is about enabling people to stay in their local area and helping to maintain a thriving community. Gateway is an established charitable organisation that started from small beginnings 20 years ago, as the Highland Homeless Trust. Since then our services have developed to encompass support for individuals, both young and old, with varying needs.
For around eight years, we’ve been providing a wide range of support services in Gairloch area. In that time, we’ve worked in strong partnership with the local community, the NHS and Social Work to provide a variety of support services and we are motivated by the difference we make to the community. We work with people with substance abuse issues, learning disabilities, autism and mental health issues, as well as older people. As part of our Care at Home service, we offer support with daily tasks that help people to stay in their own homes for longer.
The dedicated team is passionate about supporting people to stay in the local area. “We’re driven by enabling people to thrive in the local area – and we do that by providing the right support - we now have an established service, but to develop this further for the long-term, we need community buy-in. The impact we can have is dependent on the community getting involved to help us make a real difference.”
Job vacancy in Gairloch
Job description
Are you kind, caring, and hardworking? We’re looking for dedicated Care Workers to join our team in Gairloch! Whether you're seeking full-time, part-time, or relief work, we have a role for you.
About us:
At Gateway, we are committed to providing high-quality, person-centered care to individuals living in their own homes. Our mission is to support people to live independently, safely, and with dignity — helping them maintain independence in their daily lives while remaining connected to their communities. We believe that every action, no matter how small, can make a meaningful difference. We are currently seeking compassionate and reliable carers to join our Care at Home team, supporting individuals in Gairloch community and further to live safely and comfortably in their own homes. Let us improve your work/life balance with various shifts to suit most. Let us help you back into the world of work with our fully paid training. Let us ease your worries of job uncertainty, with guaranteed hours.
What We Offer:
- Full-time, part-time, and relief positions available
- Structured shift patterns including mornings and evenings
- Competitive pay: £14.50 per hour
- Paid travel time between service users when driving
- Fully funded SVQ2 in Health & Social Care
- PVG membership paid
- Access to benefits including Blue Light Card, charity worker discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and more
- Workplace pension
- Refer-a-friend bonus
- Paid per shift not per visiting hours worked
About You:
- You are caring, dependable, and want to make a difference in people’s lives
- A driving license is desirable but not essential
- SVQ2 in Health & Social Care is advantageous, but training and support are provided
- You are willing to work towards a qualification in care, supported by Gateway
- Flexibility to work morning or late shifts is essential
- Comfortable providing personal care
- Gateway does not support Visa sponsorship
If you’re passionate about helping others and want to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team — we’d love to hear from you!
For more information, please visit our website and apply today!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.50 per hour
Physical Setting:
- Homecare
Shift:
- Day shift starting at 7am
- Evening shift until 10pm
Language:
- Fluent English (required)
License/Certification:
- UK Driving License (preferred)
- Registration to SSSC
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CAH
Care Workers to join our team in Inverness! Whether you're seeking full-time, part-time, or relief work, we have a role for you.
About us:
At Gateway, we are committed to provide:
- Fully funded SVQ2 in Health & Social Care
- PVG membership paid
- Access to benefits including Blue Light Card, charity worker discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and more
- Workplace pension
- Refer-a-friend bonus
- Paid per shift not per visiting hours worked
About You:
- You are caring, dependable, and want to make a difference in people’s lives
- A driving license is essential
- SVQ2 in Health & Social Care is advantageous, but training and support are provided
- You are willing to work towards a qualification in care, supported by Gateway
- Flexibility to work morning or late shifts is essential
- Comfortable providing personal care
- Gateway does not support Visa sponsorship
If you’re passionate about helping others and want to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team — we’d love to hear from you!
For more information, please visit our website and apply today!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.50 per hour
Physical Setting:
- Homecare
Shift:
- Day shift starting at 7am
- Evening shift until 10pm
Language:
- Fluent English (required)
License/Certification:
- UK Driving License (preferred)
- Registration to SSSC
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CAH
Centre Manager
Lybster, Latheron and Clyth Community Development Company
Lybster
Salary:
£28-32,000 per annum
Hours:
35
Contract type:
12 month FTC

Deadline to apply:
Ongoing
The LLCCDC is a community led organisation that serves to promote the economic, social, cultural and environmental well-being of the Lybster, Latheron and Clyth communities.
Established in 2006 they are managed by locally elected directors and the group has circa 100 members alongside the support of a number of volunteers. Together they act to both identify and act on pressing local issues while encouraging community participation and engagement. They also manage community land and assets.
Joining them as Centre Manager you will manage the day to day running of the organisation and its projects. This will include a focus on managing budgets and funding applications, networking with the community, end-to-end project management and dealing with day-to-day enquiries.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Work with the board to advance company aims and goals
- Prepare, deliver and report to the board on a regular basis covering budgets, finances, project updates and any community asset transfers
- Develop funding applications and grant forms on behalf of the LLCCDC
- Assist community groups with funding applications and projects
- Administer, monitor and evaluate courses being run for the community
- Identify potential community partnerships and collaborate with local groups to develop educational opportunities and improve use of community resource facilities
- Develop and introduce new services and activities that meet the needs of the local community
- Organise and oversee the upkeep and maintenance of Seaview house and grounds, the Lybster community toilets and the community toolshed
- Manage a small team of staff and activity/project volunteers
Sound Interesting?
To carry out this role they are seeking a pro-active individual with a passion for community inclusion who is happy to work with minimal supervision. You will also need to demonstrate past experience in community networking, project management, budget management and financial reporting.
Experience generating and managing grant funding is key though they are open to applications from those without direct experience in this area who can instead demonstrate transferable skills.
A valid driving license is also required as is access to transport enabling you to attend meetings around the county beneficial to your role.
Please note employment for this role will be on the basis of a 12-month Fixed Term Contract and extended annually as each year’s funding is confirmed. The intention is for the role to be taken on long term basis, by someone passionate about working on behalf of the local community. You will be contracted to work 35 hours per work and will spend most of these onsite at Seaview house in Lybster keeping the facility open for public use and your office open for drop-in appointments. Requests for fixed hybrid work arrangements can be considered for this role.
To apply for the role please submit your CV today.
Community Support Worker - Gairloch
Gateway
Gairloch
Salary:
£14.50
Hours:
16-38
Contract type:
Permanent

Deadline to apply:
ongoing
📷EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH GATEWAY
Our work here is about enabling people to stay in their local area and helping to maintain a thriving community. Gateway is an established charitable organisation that started from small beginnings 20 years ago, as the Highland Homeless Trust. Since then our services have developed to encompass support for individuals, both young and old, with varying needs.
For around eight years, we’ve been providing a wide range of support services in Gairloch area. In that time, we’ve worked in strong partnership with the local community, the NHS and Social Work to provide a variety of support services and we are motivated by the difference we make to the community. We work with people with substance abuse issues, learning disabilities, autism and mental health issues, as well as older people. As part of our Care at Home service, we offer support with daily tasks that help people to stay in their own homes for longer.
The dedicated team is passionate about supporting people to stay in the local area. “We’re driven by enabling people to thrive in the local area – and we do that by providing the right support - we now have an established service, but to develop this further for the long-term, we need community buy-in. The impact we can have is dependent on the community getting involved to help us make a real difference.”
Job vacancy in Gairloch
Job description
Are you kind, caring, and hardworking? We’re looking for dedicated Care Workers to join our team in Gairloch! Whether you're seeking full-time, part-time, or relief work, we have a role for you.
About us:
At Gateway, we are committed to providing high-quality, person-centered care to individuals living in their own homes. Our mission is to support people to live independently, safely, and with dignity — helping them maintain independence in their daily lives while remaining connected to their communities. We believe that every action, no matter how small, can make a meaningful difference. We are currently seeking compassionate and reliable carers to join our Care at Home team, supporting individuals in Gairloch community and further to live safely and comfortably in their own homes. Let us improve your work/life balance with various shifts to suit most. Let us help you back into the world of work with our fully paid training. Let us ease your worries of job uncertainty, with guaranteed hours.
What We Offer:
- Full-time, part-time, and relief positions available
- Structured shift patterns including mornings and evenings
- Competitive pay: £14.50 per hour
- Paid travel time between service users when driving
- Fully funded SVQ2 in Health & Social Care
- PVG membership paid
- Access to benefits including Blue Light Card, charity worker discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and more
- Workplace pension
- Refer-a-friend bonus
- Paid per shift not per visiting hours worked
About You:
- You are caring, dependable, and want to make a difference in people’s lives
- A driving license is desirable but not essential
- SVQ2 in Health & Social Care is advantageous, but training and support are provided
- You are willing to work towards a qualification in care, supported by Gateway
- Flexibility to work morning or late shifts is essential
- Comfortable providing personal care
- Gateway does not support Visa sponsorship
If you’re passionate about helping others and want to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team — we’d love to hear from you!
For more information, please visit our website and apply today!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.50 per hour
Physical Setting:
- Homecare
Shift:
- Day shift starting at 7am
- Evening shift until 10pm
Language:
- Fluent English (required)
License/Certification:
- UK Driving License (preferred)
- Registration to SSSC
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CAH
Care Workers to join our team in Inverness! Whether you're seeking full-time, part-time, or relief work, we have a role for you.
About us:
At Gateway, we are committed to provide:
- Fully funded SVQ2 in Health & Social Care
- PVG membership paid
- Access to benefits including Blue Light Card, charity worker discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and more
- Workplace pension
- Refer-a-friend bonus
- Paid per shift not per visiting hours worked
About You:
- You are caring, dependable, and want to make a difference in people’s lives
- A driving license is essential
- SVQ2 in Health & Social Care is advantageous, but training and support are provided
- You are willing to work towards a qualification in care, supported by Gateway
- Flexibility to work morning or late shifts is essential
- Comfortable providing personal care
- Gateway does not support Visa sponsorship
If you’re passionate about helping others and want to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team — we’d love to hear from you!
For more information, please visit our website and apply today!
For more information please contact Coral Gotham , Registered Service Manager or Joanna Kennedy, Business Administrator, on 01463 718 693.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.50 per hour
Physical Setting:
- Homecare
Shift:
- Day shift starting at 7am
- Evening shift until 10pm
Language:
- Fluent English (required)
License/Certification:
- UK Driving License (preferred)
- Registration to SSSC
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CAH
Chief Executive Officer
The Elsie Normington Foundation
The Haven Centre, Inverness
Salary:
circa £45-55k pro rata
Hours:
Up to 30 hours
Contract type:
Permanent

Deadline to apply:
18/8/25
The Elsie Normington Foundation (ENF) has a big vision to see children with additional and complex needs thrive and fulfill their potential. We are at an exciting and critical point in our development as a charity, and we are looking for an insperational Chiref Exectutive who shares our vision and will lead us to the next level of growth and impact.
The succesful candidate will work with a small team on site at The Haven in Inverness where you will oversee our three respite suites, community cafe and work with our partners SNAP (Speical Needs Action Project) who run a specialist play centre on site.
The successful candidate will be a proven leader who can inspire and support staff, manage change and engage with key stakeholders to develop and grow the charity accrross the Highlnads. The role will involve travel accross the Highlands but will be based at The Haven Centre in Inverness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic leadership
- Cummunication and implementation of our vision, mission and values
- Supervision and support of staff
- Stakeholder engagment and advocacy
- Monitoring, evaluation and learning
- Financial planning and budgeting
Key Requirements
- Proven leadership experience
- Demonstratable ability to lead organisational change and growth
- A passion for disability rights, inclusion and community dvelopment
- Excellent communication, relationship building and advocacy skills
- Understanding of charity governance and working with trustees
- Experience of fundraising and income generation
To apply please click on the Elsie Normington website or Good Moves.