Third Sector Vacancies

Relief Support Worker – Caithness
Mikeysline

Mikeysline is a Highland, Islands and Moray–based mental health awareness and suicide prevention charity, established in 2015. We provide support to both adults and young people through evening text-based services and one-to-one sessions (face to face, telephone or online) within our ‘Hive’ support spaces.

Mikeysline offers a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space for individuals aged 11 years and up, experiencing emotional distress, mental health challenges, or thoughts of suicide. Our approach is person-centred, empowering individuals to talk openly and receive compassionate, tailored support.

We are recruiting for a flexible, people-focused Relief Support Worker to work with individuals (both adults and young people) living in Caithness who are:

· Experiencing emotional distress

· Struggling with their mental health

· Having thoughts of suicide

You’ll work mainly in our ‘Hives’ (safe, in-person support spaces) in Thurso and Wick, offering 1:1 person-centred support. Occasionally, you may also be providing support to children and young people in schools and there may be opportunities to be involved in other local Mikeysline activities.

Key Details

· Location:Caithness (mainly Thurso & Wick)

· Hours: Relief / flexible hours

· Pay: £13.45 per hour

· Deadline: Monday 1st June 12 pm (noon)

What you’ll do

Core work:

· Listen to the people accessing our services without judgement

· Help them to process their emotions safely

· Support them in developing coping strategies

· Encourage their independence and promote self-directed choices

Practical responsibilities:

· Keep accurate case notes

· Signpostto other services (e.g. NHS, other charities)

· Work closely with partner organisations

· Work with colleagues

· Help with community outreach & awareness-raising in the Caithness area

· Follow Mikeysline safeguarding andconfidentiality policies (as well as other key policies)

What we’re looking for

Must-have:

· Be based in the Caithness area

· Experience supporting people with mental health needs on a 1:1 basis

· Strong communication & active listening skills

· Ability to stay calm under pressure

· Good organisation & IT skills

· Experience of, or strong interest in, working with children, young people and adults

· Ability to travel independently in Caithness area

· Ability to promote individual values, culture, religion, physical needs, gender and sexual orientation in compliance with equal opportunities policies

Knowledge needed:

· Understanding of mental health challenges (especially crisis/emotional distress)

· Understanding of safeguarding & risk management

· Understanding confidentiality & data protection

Helpful (not essential):

· Health & Social Care SVQ qualification (Level 2/3)

Personal Fit

As well as you being the right fit for us, we need to be the right fit for you. You’ll likely suit this role if you:

· Are comfortable with emotionally intense conversations

· Are empathetic but boundaried in your approach

· Think practically and calmly in the moment

· Are comfortable with uncertainty and unpredictability and holding space for people who may be in crisis

Apply on Mikeysline’s job application form which can be downloaded from https://getinvolved.mikeysline.co.uk/careers/ or email enquiries@mikeysline.co.uk. Candidates will be shortlisted as applications arrive. Job offers will be subject to two satisfactory references and a PVG for supporting adults and young people.

For more information, please email enquiries@mikeysline.co.uk

About Sycamore Inverness

At Aberlour, we believe that every child deserves the chance to flourish regardless of their background and the circumstances that have brought them to live with Aberlour. The children we support are presently not able to live safely with their own families and many of them have suffered from trauma and loss in their young lives.

Our experienced team seek to create a comfortable home for them where they can grow and flourish, participating in educational and community activities to achieve their goals.

What we are looking for....

We are looking to recruit a Residential Worker to join our team in Inverness, you will work 37.5 hours per week working in a residential house which is home for up to five young people. We have a core team of Residential Workers who support our young people, helping them to achieve and overcome the challenges they face. At Aberlour, we believe that every child deserves the change to flourish regardless of their background and the circumstances that have brought them to live with Aberlour. Working therapeutically with the young people our aim is to help the young people to develop their confidence and self-worth and therefore to maximise their potential and opportunities for living fulfilled and happy lives. As a Residential Worker, you will play a fundamental role in ensuring that our young people are working towards their goals through supporting them with different daily activities. These activities can include college, different hobbies and attending fun groups. Not without its challenges and demands, this is a highly rewarding role.

This service operates a residential rota and, as part of this, you will be expected to work evenings, weekends, public holidays and sleepovers. Shifts are set on a monthly basis, however may be altered to suit the needs of the service.

At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team.

What we offer...

As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.

If you have any queries please e-mail: jobs@aberlour.org.uk

Aberlour is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.

Closing Date: Midnight Monday 25thMay 2026

Kinlochleven Community Trust is seeking a practical and motivated Development Manager to help strengthen the Trust’s role as a community anchor organisation and support the long-term sustainability of its assets, services and community projects. The role will cover community asset management, income generation, grant funding, community engagement, governance support, project delivery, monitoring and evaluation, and partnership working.

The post is full time, 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of £32,000 per annum. The post is initially funded to 31 March 2027. KCT’s intention is to continue the post to 31 March 2029 under the Strengthening Communities Programme, subject to securing the additional income, grant support or match funding required for Years 2 and 3.

A key priority in the first year will be to help KCT build the income and funding base needed to support continuation of the post beyond March 2027. This will include developing earned income from KCT’s assets and services, identifying further grant opportunities, improving income collection, supporting community ownership ambitions, improving communication with the community, and helping maintain the monitoring and reporting framework required by funders.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Mark Taylor, e-mail: admin@kinlochleven.co.uk

Are you passionate about supporting others and making a genuine difference in your local community? We are looking for a dedicated Carer Link Worker to join our team and provide vital support to unpaid Carers across Sutherland.

As a Carer Link Worker, you’ll deliver a locally embedded information and advice service ensuring Carers can easily access timely, accurate and relevant support close to where they live. Working at the heart of the community, you will act as a key point of contact for Carers seeking guidance or connection.

Through outcome focused, person centred conversations, you will support Carers explore what matters most to them, identify their needs, and understand the options available. These conversations may include developing an Adult Carer Support Plan (ACSP) and carrying out regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt support as circumstances change.

A core part of the role involves active engagement within the local community, building strong local relationships, raising awareness of carer support, and proactively reaching Carers who may not yet be connected to services. You will also be contributing to local partnership meetings and work collaboratively with health, social care, and third sector partners to ensure Carers’ voices, rights and needs are recognised within local planning and service delivery.

If you have any informal questions about the role, please contact Kasia, our Adult Carer Service Manager on 01463 723560 (Ext:332) or kwilczynska@connectingcarers.org.uk

For the job description with person specification and how to apply, please visit our website connectingcarers.org.uk

Closing date for applications is 11.59pm Sunday 31st May 2026.

Are you passionate about supporting others and making a genuine difference in your local community? We are looking for a dedicated Carer Link Worker to join our team and provide vital support to unpaid Carers across Lochaber & Skye.

As a Carer Link Worker, you’ll deliver a locally embedded information and advice service ensuring Carers can easily access timely, accurate and relevant support close to where they live. Working at the heart of the community, you will act as a key point of contact for Carers seeking guidance or connection.

Through outcome focused, person centred conversations, you will support Carers explore what matters most to them, identify their needs, and understand the options available. These conversations may include developing an Adult Carer Support Plan (ACSP) and carrying out regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt support as circumstances change.

A core part of the role involves active engagement within the local community, building strong local relationships, raising awareness of carer support, and proactively reaching Carers who may not yet be connected to services. You will also be contributing to local partnership meetings and work collaboratively with health, social care, and third sector partners to ensure Carers’ voices, rights and needs are recognised within local planning and service delivery.

If you have any informal questions about the role, please contact Kasia, our Adult Carer Service Manager on 01463 723560 (Ext:332) or kwilczynska@connectingcarers.org.uk

For the job description with person specification and how to apply, please visit our website connectingcarers.org.uk

Closing date for applications is 11.59pm Sunday 31st May 2026

We are looking to recruit a General Manager with responsibility for the day-to-day management of Caberfeidh Horizons in what can be a busy (and sometimes challenging) fast-paced environment. We deliver a training programme for adults with learning difficulties and operate two shops to help fund our core services.

Working in conjunction with the Board, competent I.T. skills are imperative and a knowledge of Sage accounting or similar bookkeeping systems would be advantageous. Experience of budget management and managing staff are essential.

The successful candidate will be responsible for management of the small staff team, development and delivery of our training programme, and running and upholding the high standards of both our shops. A degree of flexibility, including working the occasional Saturday will be also be required. A caring, empathetic management style is essential: fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for trainees, volunteers, staff and customers. Strong, thoughtful communication skills are imperative as well as an understanding of current Health & Safety practices. Please email for an application form and further information.

Museums and Heritage Highland is seeking two freelance Museum Operations & Support Coordinators to join our Pathways to the Future project, funded by Museums Galleries Scotland, and help strengthen the sustainability and resilience of museums across the Highlands.

Inspired by collaborative working and practical support, these new freelance roles will work directly with clusters of small and rural museums, helping reduce operational pressure and creating more space for strategic thinking, creativity and community impact.

About the Project

Pathways to the Future is a collaborative initiative led by Museums and Heritage Highland supporting museums to work in more connected, resilient and sustainable ways.

The project recognises the growing pressures faced by many museums – particularly small, volunteer-led and rural organisations – and aims to provide hands-on operational support where it is needed most.

Each coordinator will support a cluster of up to four museums, working flexibly with each organisation to identify practical support needs and improve day-to-day operations.

The Role

The coordinators will provide a mixture of operational, administrative and organisational support tailored to the needs of participating museums. This may include:

• Supporting finance and administration systems
  Coordinating visitor services and reporting
  Assisting with marketing and communications activity
  Helping streamline systems and shared ways of working
  Supporting training, wellbeing and organisational development initiatives
  Exploring opportunities for collaboration and shared resources across museums

The role is designed to ease pressure on museum staff and volunteers while helping organisations build confidence, capacity and long-term resilience.

The Elsie Normington Foundation (ENF) is a Highland-based charity supporting children and young people with disabilities and complex needs. Our Haven Café, located at the Haven Centre in Smithton, Inverness, is more than just a café — it’s a welcoming community hub. All profits directly support ENF’s charitable work across the Highlands, and the café provides training and work experience for young adults with additional support needs.

We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, and organised Café Manager to lead our team. Reporting to the CEO, you will manage the day-to-day operations, deliver excellent hospitality, and mentor volunteers, including young adults with learning disabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine café management with meaningful social impact. More information can be found on our website.

To apply, please fill out the attached job application and send it, along with a CV, to rona.matheson@enfoundation.co.uk. Application deadline is 1st June 2026 at 5pm. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may close early if the right candidate is found.

Go Golspie is seeking to employ a full-time Development Manager. The post is funded to 31st March 2028 and can be extended subject to funding. Managing a small team of part-time staff, the successful applicant will oversee and develop a range of community-led projects, services, activities and events, implement strategic development, source and secure funding, and engage with local community groups and the wider public to help the organisation build capacity and work towards becoming more sustainable.

The post is based in the Go Golspie office, YMCA Building, East Millicent Avenue, Golspie. The successful applicant will be expecte to attend evening and weekend meetings as required to suit the needs of the organisation. Community development experience and knowledge is essential. Strong communication, fundraising, HR and IT skills are required along with the ability to work collaboratively with key partners, stakeholders, funders, staff and volunteers.

This is an exciting and rare opportunity for a self-motivated individual to play a key part in the future development of Golspie and make a real difference to Golspie and the community.

Closing date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026. Interview date: Tuesday 9th June 2026.

Email chair@gogolspie.co.uk or call 01408 634033 for an application pack

The Stroke Nurse plays a key role in supporting a seamless transition from hospital back into the community for people who have experienced a stroke and their families. The role focuses on helping individuals adjust to life after stroke by providing personalised information, advice and emotional support. A core part of the role is enabling people to develop confidence in self management, supporting them to build the skills and knowledge needed to manage their condition, maximise independence and improve their long term wellbeing.

The Stroke Nurse will also help deliver the evidence-based, six-week Chronic Disease Self-Management Programme, supporting people to build confidence and skills in managing their long-term health.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is organised and motivated, with good communication skills. Candidates must have a first level general nursing qualification and have a minimum of 2 years’ post-registration experience in either a hospital or community setting. Experience working with people affected by stroke is essential.