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Background Deafblind Scotland is the specialist charity working with adults living with dual sensory impairment. We also support other single sensory impaired adults with a visual impairment or deafness, who can benefit from our services. Our ambitions are high for people with sensory loss, particularly those with dual sensory impairment, and we are therefore at the cutting edge of finding ways to support people to lead their most meaningful lives. Deafblindness can be a devastating condition that can make daily life extremely challenging and as a result, many people with dual sensory loss become isolated. Our services can make a vital difference to their lives; enabling people to regain confidence, gain vital communication skills and re-establish social connections. Some people may acquire the loss of both senses where others may be born Deaf or blind and lose the other sense through conditions such as Ushers Syndrome or through the ageing process. Purpose of Job As an expansion of our existing Connect2Support Programme our Carers Advice Project is a support service for carers, and those carers may themselves have a sensory impairment as well as or instead of the person they care for, in Fife, to access their rights so they can have a better quality of life, aiming to reduce socio-economic & health inequalities. This will be done through conducting needs assessments, determining the support required to improve the lives of the carers affected by sensory impairment and provide information and support when needs are identified. Assistance to complete application forms for benefits, referrals to specific services, advocacy support and ongoing support will be an integral part of the project. This bespoke project, focusing on carers to ensure their wellbeing, will be provided through a unique home visiting service. Many people with a sensory impairment are older, they may be a carer or being cared for. This can lead to barriers in activating rights such as a lack of access to technology. The Project Officer will take online technology to the visit so that information and any forms can be accessed in the client’s home. This is also an example of the added value the Carers Advice project will bring where carers in Fife affected by sensory impairment will have access to the other forms of support that DbS offer such as through internal referral to our technology project, communication & independent living skills, training and health & mental health improvement programmes. This may include supporting the wellbeing of carers through providing opportunities for mutual support. Key Responsibilities The Project Officer will take every opportunity to involve carers affected by sensory impairment and support them to build their confidence, leading to a more sustainable and independent lifestyle. In doing so the Project Officer will: • Support carers affected by sensory impairment to access their rights, leading to enhancement of their quality of life, • Conduct needs assessments determining the support required for carers and provide ongoing person-centred monitoring & support planning as required, • Support to access & apply for benefits and other allowances, • Research peer support groups, carers centres, respite care etc, • Provide appropriate & timely advice, information and advocacy support, • Carry out home visits, • Liaise with and make ongoing referrals to other agencies, • Raise awareness of needs & rights of carers affected by sensory impairment, • Collect and record data & monitoring information and maintain accurate records, • Co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of the project including liaising with Language Service Professionals (BSL Interpreters, Electronic Notetakers, Tactile Sign Language Interpreters etc.) to support fully inclusive communication within meetings and consultations etc., • Work with Senior Programme Leader and Colleagues to identify, build and maintain relationships and networking opportunities with local organisations, • Undertake & successfully complete identified training courses to support achieving outcomes of the project, • General advocacy, advice & information work relating to carers within the Fife area, • Support the development of wellbeing activities for carers in Fife, • Support the implementation of the project’s monitoring and evaluation strategy., • Prepare reports for Senior Programme Leader and contribute towards reporting to Head of Operations, Board and Funders, based on the monitoring and evaluation strategy, • Maintain a steady flow of information to the Senior Programme Leader and produce reports as required, • Other tasks as required by the Chief Executive, Head of Operations and Head of Finance. Person Specification The applicant will essentially have: • Experience of developing projects and achieving project objectives., • Excellent written and verbal communication and report writing skills., • A flexible attitude in keeping with working for a small charity., • The ability to interact with people at all levels in an inclusive manner and to take a person-centred approach., • Experience & knowledge of working in an enabling role with carers and/or people with a disability or sensory loss., • A knowledge of general advocacy & welfare rights, focusing on carers rights, • Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines., • Ability to organise time effectively and work on own initiative., • A willingness to travel across Fife with some travel required to and from our office in Kirkintilloch., • Computing skills – proficient in Microsoft Office (word, access, excel etc), • Due to travel involved driving licence and access to a vehicle including business insurance. Desirable: • British Sign Language skills or an enthusiasm to learn BSL and about deafblind people and their needs., • Knowledge of managing budgets., • Understanding of the policy landscape in Scotland as it affects carers and sensory impairment., • Knowledge of Fife area and services available

We believe everyone deserves a great Glasgow life and that starts with the people who work here. Glasgow Life is a charity like no other. Our vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city. To help us achieve that, we are looking for a Senior Policy Officer (Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion) to join our Business and Strategy team. Our teams focus on making a real difference through culture and sport in Glasgow. If you’re excited by the idea of being part of that, this could be the job for you. What you need to know Hours: 35 per week. Contract type: Permanent Location: Hybrid. You will spend part of your week at home, and part of your week in our head office in Merchant City which has great access to public transport and discounted paid parking nearby. What you’ll do As a Senior Development Officer (Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion) you’ll be a part of an established team, reporting to the Policy, Research and Information Manager. You’ll play an essential role in supporting Glasgow Life to implement its Corporate Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, drive equalities mainstreaming and help the organisation to meet its Public Sector Equality Duties. Your work will make a visible and lasting difference. This could be: · Supporting our communities · Helping people get active · Creating cultural experiences · Or working behind the scenes to make it all happen Who you are We’re looking for someone with the right skills who brings energy to the role. If the following sounds like you, apply today! We’re looking for: · A strong track record of delivering impactful Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) programmes within the public or third sector. · A genuine commitment to EDI values, with clear examples of how you’ve put these into practice. · Confidence in engaging, influencing and negotiating with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders. · Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style for different audiences — from service users to elected members and senior leadership. · Practical knowledge of the Scottish Public Sector Equality Duty and experience applying it in your work. · A solid understanding of how EDI can drive inclusive organisational change, and experience of putting this into action. Download the Person Specification in the Job Attachments section on MyJobScotland. Use this to shape your application and show how your experience aligns with the job. When selecting candidates for interviews, managers will look for candidates who meet all the ‘essential’ criteria listed in the Person Specification. If there are many candidates, they may also consider desirable skills. So, include those if they apply to you. If you still have questions about the role, please contact us at Calum Guthrie to arrange an informal chat. What we offer At Glasgow Life, our work changes lives. As a charity, we bring communities together and support wellbeing through sport, culture, heritage, and learning. Learn more about Glasgow Life in our 10 Facts video in the Further Information section on MyJobScotland. We support you to live a great life. Inside and outside of work. Some of our benefits include: Holiday When you join, you’ll get 30 days’ holiday. Plus 6.5 public holidays if you’re full-time. This increases to 35 days after 5 years of service. Fancy a bit more time off? You can buy extra holiday too! Pension Join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a Defined Benefit scheme that provides you with a secure pension for later life. Support Sometimes we all need support and a listening ear. Our free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme can support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Discounts As a colleague, you can enjoy discounts on the things you love, from Glasgow Club memberships to our museum shops and our online store. We are also part of the cycle-to-work scheme, helping you stay active. Flexibility and development We are proud of our flexible and inclusive work policies, which help you balance work and life. We also offer support for learning, development and career progression. Please note that Glasgow Life is an Arm’s Length External Organisation to Glasgow City Council. We are currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure. This may impact current salaries quoted in job adverts. What’s next To get started, complete our short application form. In this, you’ll fill out: · Work history · Qualifications/training · Key questions like “Why are you a good fit for this role?” Use the Person Specification in the Job Attachments section to guide your answers. Important Dates: The closing date for this job is 11.59pm on 12 April 2026. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 20 April 2026. Who We Are Our Corporate Services teams keep Glasgow Life running at its best. From Business & Strategy, Finance, HR, Infrastructure, Marketing, Retail, they deliver the behind-the-scenes work that powers everything we do. Whether it's shaping strategy with sharp insights, crafting compelling messages, supporting our people, managing over 100 venues, or generating vital income—this team makes it happen. Diversity and Fair Work at Glasgow Life We’re working to build a team that reflects the rich diversity of Glasgow’s communities — where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to be their full, authentic selves at work. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We’re also committed to Fair Work First principles, including effective voice, opportunity, security, fulfilment and respect for all our staff. We’re working hard to address underrepresentation in our workforce. We especially welcome applications from people with disabilities and from ethnic minority communities. We’re excited to hear from you. Let’s shape a great Glasgow life — together.

This role involves contributing to groundbreaking research addressing urbanisation challenges in developing countries. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in urban studies, education policy, or health policies, and will engage in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies

This permanent role involves designing and delivering comprehensive research projects and engaging with stakeholders to ensure the consumer voice is central to policies. An independent energy regulator in the UK is seeking a Research Advisor to shape policy decisions based on consumer insights.

Senior Data Scientist Location: Glasgow Salary: Competitive About Us BiP Solutions are a SaaS business where data is at the core of everything we do. It’s not just a function—it’s our competitive advantage. We are passionate about unlocking the full commercial value of our data to drive smarter decisions, better products, and stronger outcomes for our customers. The Role We’re looking for a Senior Data Scientist to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our data strategy. This is a high-impact, hands-on position combining deep technical execution with strategic influence across the business. You’ll lead key data science initiatives, work closely with stakeholders across commercial, product, and technical teams, and help define how we leverage data as a true business superpower. Alongside this, you will mentor and manage two junior data scientists, supporting their growth and elevating the team’s overall capability. Working across the business Reporting into our Director of Public Policy & Research, you will operate across our business, building with internal relationships with our Research & Insights, Technology, Product, Marketing and Sales functions – as well as external relationships, with our wider data partners. Given the cross-functional nature of this role, we will look for you to build, maintain, and strengthen trusted relationships across the business, ensuring data solutions are understood, embraced, and drive real commercial value. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and deployment of data science solutions that deliver tangible commercial value Work hands-on (“on the tools”) across the full data science lifecycle, from exploration to production Shape and contribute to the company’s evolving data strategy Manage and mentor a team of two Data Scientists Promote best practices in data science, including experimentation, model validation, and reproducibility Communicate complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences What We’re Looking For Proven experience in a Senior Data Scientist or similar role, ideally within a SaaS or data-driven environment Strong hands-on expertise in data science tools and techniques (e.g. Python, machine learning, statistical modelling) Experience delivering data-driven solutions with measurable commercial impact Exposure to or experience with Elastic (Elasticsearch) is highly desirable Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring junior team members Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across multiple functions Strong problem-solving mindset with a proactive, commercially focused approach Why Join Us? Be at the heart of a business where data truly drives decision-making Shape the future of our data capability and strategy Work on meaningful, high-impact projects with real commercial outcomes Opportunity to lead, mentor, and grow a talented data team Collaborative, fast-paced SME environment with real ownership and visibility To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for BiP Solutions, please do not hesitate to apply

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A leading ethical investment organization in the UK is seeking a paid Research Intern for a 3-month role to assist with the development and research of campaigns. You will engage in desk-based and phone research, analyze data, and prepare reports.

The Policy and Research Officer will work with the Party’s Political Committee, Leader, MP’s office and the wider policy community to develop a forward-looking research programme. The post will include providing policy support for the Green Party Leader and the MP’s office, as well as developi

A leading research institute in the UK seeks Research Scholars and Senior Research Scholars to conduct impactful legal research at the intersection of law and AI. The role involves independent research, policy analysis, and mentorship. Candidates should possess a JD or relevant graduate degree with

Pineview housing support service provides 24 hour support to adults with Learning disabilities and/or Autism.Supporting individuals to participate as fully as possible in family life, educational, leisure and recreational activities.The successful applicant will undertake a range of personal care ta

The Support for Learning Worker plays a key role within the main stream primary and additional support needs primary and secondary school environment in providing support and assistance to children and young people with additional support needs to access the curriculum.Additional Support Needs Schoo

Early Learning Support Worker .Renfrewshire Council is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and skilled Early Learning.You will be part of a team assisting nursery officers in the delivery of early learning and childcare including supporting lunchtimes, working with individual/groups of children and

As these posts are part-time, the salary will be pro-rata to the hours worked.The catering assistant will undertake, under the general direction of the cook or catering manager, the preparation, simple cooking and serving of food within the required areas in a residential care home.Duties will inclu

Renfrewshire Council is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and skilled Early Learning Support Worker.You will be part of a team assisting nursery officers in the delivery of early learning and childcare including supporting lunchtimes, working with individual/groups of children and the organisation

The Support for Learning Worker plays a key role within the main stream primary and additional support needs primary and secondary school environment in providing support and assistance to children and young people with additional support needs to access the curriculum.Additional Support Needs Schoo

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The posts are 30 hours and the salary will be pro-rata to the number of hours worked.At Queens Quay House we put the needs of our Residents first.We are committed to delivering high standards of person - centred care in our busy and modern home, we provide choices and independence ensuring our Resid

ENABLE Glasgow is a community based charity working with adults with learning disabilities and their carers and families in Glasgow.We are currently recruiting support workers (various hours) to join our skilled staff team at our Esmond Street Advanced Support Service in the Yorkhill area of the cit

Based within the Women’s Community Justice Service, Motherwell as a member of this team you will contribute to the delivery of Justice Services consistent with Government Legislation, National and Council Policy.

A £500 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role.As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve.You'll assist with daily living, p

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year).Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.This is a 39-week sessional post i.Monday - Friday, working 7 hours per day.East Lothian Council seek to appoint a positive, resilient and committed individual fo

Relief Homecare Night Support Worker.Earlston, Lauder & Melrose (Central).SVQ2 or equivalent is desirable but not essential.You can earn whilst you learn!.PVG Adults – we will do this for you! SSSC registered.A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is essential.We focus on these five princi

Enhanced Support Base at Murrayburn Primary School.Salary: £26,337-£28,835 (pro-rata for part time and sessional).Murrayburn Primary School is in the south west of the city in the Sighthill area.We have 12 Mainstream classes a Nursery and our ESB.Our enhanced support base at Murrayburn Primary has

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Please ensure you complete your.Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled.REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”.ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 14 April 2026 at 11:59pm.The Care & Support Service is a supported living service whi

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Youth Justice Support Worker - West Dunbarton Youth Justice Service.Sacro’s mission is to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities.Sacro provide Restorative Justice and one to one Behavioural change programmes to assist young

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To continue our existing well-established service and support a Pilot project (Alternative to Policy Custody), we are looking for a keen, enthusiastic individual who has an interest in helping children, young people and their families.

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year).Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.This is a 39-week sessional post i.Temporary until 31st March 2027.Monday - Friday, working 7 hours per day.East Lothian Council seek to appoint a positive, resil

The Support for Learning Worker plays a key role within the main stream primary and additional support needs primary and secondary school environment in providing support and assistance to children and young people with additional support needs to access the curriculum.Additional Support Needs Schoo

Veterinary Care Assistant/ Receptionist - Paisley.We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced Veterinary Care Assistant to join our Paisley Phoenix Vets for Pets practice.Our practice is bright, spacious, air-conditioned and purpose built to industry leading standards and has st

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Make a Real Difference—Every Single Day.Looking for a career where your work truly matters? At .As the UK’s largest supported living provider, we’ve been empowering people and transforming lives since 1995.Now, we’re looking for passionate Support Workers to join our team in East Kilbr

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.NEW Support Worker Role in Edinburgh!.Are you passionate about making a positive impact in people’s lives? .Join our team as a Support Worker at Castlebrae Glebe and

Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match.Team Leader/Senior Support Worker .MUST HOLD A QCF LEVEL 3 in Health and Social Care - Children and Young People or equivalent.At Inspire it is imperative and important that our childre

Scroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button.Are you a compassionate and dedicated person seeking an exciting career in residential care? Do you have the passion and drive to make a meaningful difference i

Due to restrictions on the number of certificates we can issue at present, candidates without an existing visa or right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable for the advertised post.Dedicated and passionate carers are at the forefront in providing valued care to our residents.Are you a natur

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Yes - full UK licence and access to your own vehicle.We're sorry, but we do not currently offer sponsorship to applicants.With 14,000 colleagues across 32 care companies, we have one purpose: to make sure no one in need of care is ever forgotten or left behind.Were not only changing lives, were tran

Children's Services Qualified Residential Support Worker.From £32,668 - £36,354 (Based on an average of 10 sleep-ins per month).My client is a well-known, national Children's Residential Care Company.My client believes that no child should be disadvantaged and that all children should be part of a