Third Sector Vacancies

Partners in Advocacy has established itself as one of Scotland's leading providers of independent advocacy, delivering exceptional advocacy services since 1998.

We are thrilled to present a wonderful opportunity within our brand new children’s advocacy service in the Highlands - “Voice & Choice”. As an independent advocacy worker, you will have the privilege of providing one-to-one independent advocacy to children and young people up to the age of 16 who live in the Highland Council area and who have lived/living experience of substance use (drugs and/or alcohol) – their own or those close to them.  Through this role, you will ensure that their voices and wishes are heard, enabling them to make informed choices, protect their rights and have a meaningful impact on decisions that affect their lives.

 We strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you believe your skills, experience, and expertise align with the criteria outlined in the person specification, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please complete the application form, ensuring that you provide examples of how your knowledge and experience fulfil each aspect of the person specification.

Partners in Advocacy has established itself as one of Scotland's leading providers of independent advocacy, delivering exceptional advocacy services since 1998.

We are thrilled to present a wonderful opportunity within our supportive and welcoming Highland team. As a Service Co-ordinator you will work alongside and supervise an Advocacy Worker colleague whilst also providing one-to-one independent advocacy to children and young people up to the age of 16 who live in the Highland Council area and who have lived/living experience of substance use (drugs and/or alcohol) – their own or those close to them.  Through this role, you will ensure that their voices and wishes are heard, enabling them to make informed choices, protect their rights and have a meaningful impact on decisions that affect their lives.

 We strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you believe your skills, experience, and expertise align with the criteria outlined in the person specification, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please complete the application form, ensuring that you provide

Care At Home Support Worker in Nairn

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Job description:

Job description

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. This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9;Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

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 Nairn 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, Relief

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

Pay: £14.50 per hour

Job description:

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!

www.homelesstrust.org.uk/

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Relief

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

You will provide support to a team of practitioners, experience in Health and Social Care is required. You will be working in people’s own homes in the community, and/or other relevant community based locations.

· The postholder will encourage service users in activities for independent living and will participate in these when appropriate.

· The postholder will be expected to carry out their duties taking full account of the aims and objectives of the service, and to work at all times in line with Centred policy, legislation, and professional guidance.

· The Senior Social Care Worker may also be asked to undertake other tasks as required and as appropriate to the post holder’s skills.

· The post holder will be required to participate in the on-call rota and receive additional payments for this.

What’s in it for you?

Highly competitive starting salary
Annual salary review
Annual holiday allocation of 32 days including bank holidays, increasing with length of service
Fully funded training and personal development
Health and wellness support paid for by the company
The support of experienced and highly qualified colleagues
In service benefits, such as life assurance
Access your money as you earn it via our partners Hastee https://www.hastee.com/employees/
Competitive pension scheme

PVG membership paid for by employer

At Gateway, we are committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred support for individuals with learning disabilities. Our goal is to empower the people we support to live independent, fulfilling lives and to promote their overall wellbeing. We foster a safe, inclusive environment where everyone is respected and heard.

The Role

We are seeking a caring, patient, and dedicated Support Worker to join our team in Inverness.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support to individuals who live in supported accommodation
• Assist with daily living tasks, including personal care, meal preparation, and household activities
• Support individuals in participating in community activities and developing social networks
• Promote independence and confidence through the development of life skills
• Work collaboratively with families, professionals, and colleagues to create and follow individual support plans
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to safeguarding procedures

About You

• Previous experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities is desirable but not essential; full training is provided
• Compassionate, empathetic, and patient approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible, reliable, and committed to high standards of care
• Confident in using Microsoft Word and SharePoint
• A full, clean driving licence is essential

What We Offer

• PVG membership paid for by us
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Paid mileage for outings
• Workplace pension
• Access to the Charity Workers Discount Scheme, Blue Light Card, and Carer Scheme
• Ongoing training and support, including SVQ2 in Health and Social Care

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, apply today!

Applications can be made on our website: www.homelesstrust.org.uk

Job Type: Full-time, part time, relief

Language:

• Fluent English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Make a difference every day. Join us at the Haven Café.

The Elsie Normington Foundation (ENF) is seeking an experienced and compassionate Café Manager to lead our vibrant community café at the Haven Centre in Smithton, Inverness. The Haven Café welcomes families, local residents, and centre users, and plays a vital role in supporting ENF’s charitable mission to enrich the lives of children and young people with disabilities and complex needs across the Highlands.

This is a unique opportunity to combine high-quality hospitality with genuine social impact. The Café Manager will support and mentor volunteers—including young adults with additional support needs—helping them gain confidence, skills, and real work experience in a safe, encouraging environment.

About the Role

As Café Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the Haven Café, ensuring excellent service, smooth operations, and a welcoming atmosphere for all. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead a volunteer team, develop menus, manage suppliers, maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness, and contribute to the café’s growth as a thriving community hub.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering high standards of customer service and barista-quality coffee.

• Supervising, mentoring, and training volunteers, including young adults with learning disabilities or additional support needs.

• Ensuring full compliance with Food Safety, Environmental Health, COSHH, and Health & Safety regulations.

• Managing stock, supplier relationships, deliveries, and equipment.

• Operating the EPOS system and carrying out financial reconciliation.

• Overseeing cleaning schedules, risk assessments, and quality assurance processes.

• Supporting food preparation and involving young adults safely in kitchen activities.

• Promoting the café locally and on ENF social media channels.

• Working with management and trustees to improve profitability, develop the menu, and explore opportunities such as external catering and partnership working.

For more information and to apply please contact Rona Matheson CEO, rona.matheson@enfoundation.co.uk.

Wester Loch Ewe Trust 's voluntary Board of Trustees seeks to appoint a committed and capable individual to help make a step change in their capacity to support the local community.

The candidate would provide support to the Board acting as the point of contact with funders and stakeholders and actively progressing a range of projects - this post has has transformative potential.

In addition to supporting a range of volunteer led services, WLET is currently working on two significant projects:

1. Phase 2 of the redevelopment of The Old School, Inverasdale
2. Poolewe development project

Candidates are likely to have a background in charity and financial management or business development, have the ability to multi-task across a range of projects and have good experience of working with place-based communities. A track record in income generation marketing and fundraising would be desirable.

Further information can be found on our website:https// www.westerlochewe.com