Third Sector Vacancies

Being a support worker is a role where you can make every day matter. It's a job with challenges that make your heart beat faster, where you can give something of yourself and empower amazing people on their journey through life.

At key we support disabled people of all ages to make every day matter.

We are passionate about being the very best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel well supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team you will be eligible for:

• Main Grade Hourly Rate £13.45 (Pay Award Pending)
• Induction and Relief Register Hourly Rate £13.45
• Sleepover hourly rate of £13.45
• Competitive annual leave and company sick pay.
• Annual SSSC fees paid for all contracted support workers
• Enhanced pay for work on targeted Public Holidays.
• Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme.
• Full, in-depth training for your role.
• Fully funded SVQ qualification with support provided to achieve this.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential counselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues.
• A Workplace Pension.
• Free access to occupational health support.
• Credit Union Membership.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Costco Membership.
• Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket registration which offer a range of discounts and savings.
• Concerts for Carers registration.

Join us and make every day matter! Support Workers and Relief Support Workers.

No experience necessary! Training and support will be given to help you achieve your full potential.

If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract due to other commitments, we also have opportunities for you to complement our existing workers by joining our relief register of bank support workers. This will mean you can work in a way that best suits you and fits with your life.

To apply please visit key.org.uk/careers

Counselling Care Skye and Lochalsh is seeking a motivated and experienced Development Officer to help strengthen the sustainability and profile of our community-based mental health service.

This post is funded through Highland Council’s Community Regeneration Fund (CRF) and will play a key role in increasing community resilience across Skye and Lochalsh by securing funding, strengthening donor relationships and raising awareness of our work.

Demand for early intervention counselling services in our rural and island communities continues to grow. This new role will focus on developing and implementing a funding strategy, diversifying income streams, improving impact reporting, and building strong relationships with funders, partners and community supporters. The successful candidate will help ensure our service remains sustainable, accessible and responsive to local need.

We are looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in fundraising or income generation
• Strong written skills and experience preparing funding applications and reports
• The ability to build positive relationships with funders and community stakeholders
• An understanding of the voluntary sector and community-based services

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the long-term sustainability of an essential local service and make a tangible difference to community wellbeing.

For an informal discussion or to request an application pack, please contact: shaun@counsellingcaresl.org

Closing date: Monday 13th April

We wish to recruit a Health and Wellbeing Coordinator to plan, deliver and develop an inclusive programme of activities for people living with additional needs and dementia. The role (6 months, 0.4 FTE with possibility of extension subject to funding) will ensure continuity and growth of our weekly dementia-friendly sessions, outreach to care homes and partnership working with local organisations.

For further information and details of how to apply, please either contact the Museum on 01445 712 287 or see the job description on our website at www.gairlochmuseum.org/recruitment

The closing date for applications is Monday 13th April.

Working for Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland in our shops will allow you to use all your skills to meet the challenge of turning a bag of donated items into income. Retail experience is preferable, although not essential. A positive can-do attitude is what we value. If you are creative and like working with others, especially a team of loyal volunteers, apply now.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Manager for our new Inverness store. You’d be responsible for leading a team to engage with the community to deliver the set Key Performance Indicators. You will have the autonomy to be innovative in achieving your targets.

Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland is an organisation that takes the health and well-being of everyone seriously, including all colleagues. We have a schedule of activities and learning opportunities focused on Health and Wellbeing. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, a workplace pension scheme, paid time off for ill health and access to an employee assistance package.

As well as being a vital member of the local community, you’d be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live life to the full again.

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.

Working for Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland in our shops will allow you to use all your skills to meet the challenge of turning a bag of donated items into income. Retail experience is preferable, although not essential. A positive can-do attitude is what we value. If you are creative and like working with others, especially a team of loyal volunteers, apply now.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Store Manager for our new Inverness store. You’d be responsible for leading a team to engage with the community to deliver the set Key Performance Indicators. You will have the autonomy to be innovative in achieving your targets.

Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland is an organisation that takes the health and well-being of everyone seriously, including all colleagues. We have a schedule of activities and learning opportunities focused on Health and Wellbeing. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, a workplace pension scheme, paid time off for ill health and access to an employee assistance package.

As well as being a vital member of the local community, you’d be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live life to the full again.

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.

Working for Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland in our shops will allow you to use all your skills to meet the challenge of turning a bag of donated items into income. Retail experience is preferable, although not essential. A positive can-do attitude is what we value. If you are creative and like working with others, especially a team of loyal volunteers, apply now.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Manager for our new Inverness store. You’d be responsible for leading a team to engage with the community to deliver the set Key Performance Indicators. You will have the autonomy to be innovative in achieving your targets.

Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland is an organisation that takes the health and well-being of everyone seriously, including all colleagues. We have a schedule of activities and learning opportunities focused on Health and Wellbeing. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, a workplace pension scheme, paid time off for ill health and access to an employee assistance package.

As well as being a vital member of the local community, you’d be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live life to the full again.

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A Crocus Outreach Worker

What you'll be doing...

Reporting to the Bereavement Services Manager, you can expect your working day to include:

• Supporting children, young people and their families across the Highlands to understand and express their grief where complexities may exist
• Adopting a community development/youth work approach in working creatively to identify and address a child/young person’s bereavement needs.
• Working with volunteers and the wider team to develop engaging group work/peer support sessions.
• Develop professional links, provide guidance, training and support, across statutory and third sector organisations, throughout the Highlands, in meeting the needs of bereaved children and young people.
• Closely working with colleagues to continually evolve the service to meet the needs of children/young people.
• Proactively responding and managing a caseload

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

We hire mostly on personality & potential but here are a few of our requirements...

To succeed in the role of Crocus Outreach Worker you will need the following qualities and skills:

• A passion for supporting people to talk openly about death and dying.
• Empathy, patience, flexibility and a positive attitude.
• Proactive planning of your working week which includes scenic journeys across the Highland
• Experience in working with children/young people and other professionals

This post is subject to a PVG check. This is a hybrid working role.

Informal enquiries can be made to Louise Mainland, Bereavement Services Manager on 01463 243132 or l.mainland@highlandhospice.org.uk

LUCT is recruiting a Rural Care Innovation Officer to lead on the development and testing of Scotland's first Single Care Model (SCM) in two Highland communities. This is a groundbreaking approach integrating childcare and adult social care to better meet the needs of remote Highland communities.

The role will involve close working with Urram care charity supporting the needs of Strontian and the Ardnamurchan Peninsula, and CALA, the Care and Learning Alliance, as well as other key partners.

Location: Homeworking available with option for office working in Ullapool. Travel expected throughout Lochbroom , Strontian and the Ardnamurchan Peninsula.

Contract: One year with planned second year, subject to funding

Expected start date: May 2026

As the project officer you will:

• Lead the development, testing and evaluation of an innovative integrated childcare/adult care model
• Work directly with parents, childcare providers, adult social care providers, partners and community stakeholders to feed their views into the development of the model
• Drive community engagement using inclusive, accessible methods to involve families - especially those in lower income brackets
• Coordinate the design of resources, processes, guidance and methodologies for the pilot
• Work collaboratively with LUCT, Urram, CALA, The Highland Council, NHS Highland and national regulatory partners
• Collect and analysie community data to inform local and national learning
• Support the creation and operation of a local steering group
• Contribute to reducing child and rural poverty by improving access to flexible, high-quality care.

This role is embedded in the community, with regular presence across Lochbroom, Strontian and wider Ardnamurchan villages.

For more information and full experience and skills required, please see the job description or web page. For any queries please email info@ullapoolcommunity.org.

Job Purpose
To create feasible approaches for developing projects, securing funding and, at times, management of the project. Lairg & District Community Initiatives (LDCI) is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status and was set up with the aim of improving the Parish of Lairg. It works with and for the people of all ages who live in and around the village and is committed to improving opportunities available for its residents.

Main Responsibilities
● Develop and write compelling funding proposals to grant-making organisations in a timely manner and to agreed fi nancial targets.
● Maintain a good relationship with our current funders.
● Ensure projects remain on course to meet their outcomes.
● Write reports for current funds.
● Be responsible for keeping accurate records of all funding outcomes, outputs, and targets agreed with funders, and work with other staff to ensure data is gathered to measure these.
● Undertake all necessary research and community consultation to support the development of new project applications.
● Maintain a database of funding bids and the progress of applications.
● Compile and provide reports and data for the Chair and the Board, as required.
● Build and maintain relationships with the local community, third sector networks, businesses and individuals.
● Undertake marketing and promotional activities to raise the organisation’s profi le.
● Attend selected community events to raise the organisation’s profile.

Highland Hospice is looking for a values-driven, strategic Head of People to join our Senior Management Team and help shape the future of our organisation as we continue to expand our reach and impact across the Highlands.

We are an independent charity with a bold ambition: ensuring that everyone in the Highlands facing death, dying or bereavement has access to the best palliative and end of life care—the right care, in the right place, at the right time. With over 200 employees, 900 volunteers, and services spanning our in patient unit, community services, fundraising, and retail teams, people are at the heart of everything we do.

You will be the strategic partner to the CEO and Senior Management Team, leading on:

• People & Culture
  Drive a values-led, inclusive culture.

• Organisational Development and Talent Management
  Ensure that people strategies support improvement of the overall effectiveness, resilience, and success of the Hospice as it develops and expands its reach.

• People Operations & Compliance
  Ensure effective practice HR operations, employee relations and policy development.

• Health, Safety, Sustainability & Governance
  Ensure a safe, sustainable, healthy and compliant workplace.

• Internal Communications
  Develop communications that inform, connect and strengthen organisational understanding

You’ll lead and develop a passionate People team, enabling excellence across all aspects of the employee and volunteer experience.

Working pattern: 14 hours per week, flexible. In-person or hybrid, minimum requirement to be present 1 day/month in Inverness (NB travel costs for in-person days are not covered). The existing staff team work predominantly in-person however we recognise that this Finance Officer role is very well suited to hybrid working. We actively encourage applicants who may be returning to work after a career break, combining the role with caring responsibilities or considering semi-retirement. NB we have carefully scoped the demands of this role and are confident that 14 hours per week is sufficient for the size & complexity of our organisation.

Benefits: We are one of just three charities to have achieved a Highland Employer Charter Gold Award. We are a Disability Confident employer.  Our beautiful office is located in the historic Merkinch Welfare Hall. We have a kitchen, showers and changing facilities, free car parking and secure indoor bike parking. We think it’s an amazing place to work! We also provide:

• 14 days annual leave (based on full time allowance of 35 days)
• Time off for training and financial support for training / exam costs
• Modern family friendly working environment including enhanced maternity & parental leave
• 8 days paid sick leave (based on full time allowance of 20 days)
• Flexible working around any caring responsibilities
• Subsidised gym membership

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to work in a small organisation where you can have real impact and real job satisfaction in our friendly small charity. You will see your financial data translating directly into high quality decision making. You'll provide financial advice to the Chief Officer and work closely with our Board of Trustees. We have a very supportive Finance Subcommittee, which currently includes two highly experienced Chartered Accountants.

For more information please follow the link below

The Haven Café is a community café based at the Haven Centre in Smithton. The Haven café is open to members of the public and all who use the centre. All profits generated in the café go towards fulfilling the charitable aims of the foundation and contributing towards future projects that will benefit the young disabled in the Highlands.

The successful candidate will work with team of volunteers and be line managed by the Café Manager.

Skills / Abilities

· Ensuring timely preparation/ cooking/ presentation and service of food and snacks related to the current menu items, and in-line with cafe recipes and portion control.

· Assist the manager in reviewing the menu, increasing footfall and maximising profitability of the café.

· Operation of the EPOS System and cash handling.

· Assist with training and supervision of volunteers.

· Ensure compliance of all Food Safety and Health & Safety Regulations and legislation relevant to the cafe operations.

· Ensure all cleaning methods practises and schedules are adhered to.

· Training on Barista

· Cover for Cafe Managers absence, including additional hours as required and opening and closing of the premises.

To apply : cafe@enfoundation.co.uk

Telephone: 07561858302/