Missional Shop Managers

Blythswood Care; Inverness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

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• 37.5 hours per week. £14.07 per hour. (Salary under review)

Role

We are looking for capable people with good people skills to actively support and promote Blythswood’s Christianethos through practical service, prayerful presence, and local outreach whilst managing the day-to-dayoperations of two of our charity shops. One post is in Inverness and the other in Dingwall.

Some previous retail experience is required, and experience of working with volunteers is preferred.

These posts are both full-time, working 37.5 hours over five days, which will often include a Saturday.

These posts have an Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 Part 1, that the post holdershould have a genuine and active Christian faith and church commitment and can fully subscribe to the charity’sStatement of Faith.

Applications must be submitted on the Blythswood Care applicationform, along with a signed copy of our statement of faith.

The closing date for completed applications is 1st September 2025.

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Missional Shop Managers
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Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have a proven ability to create lasting change through compelling political influencing and your excellentknowledge of the political landscape in Scotland?

Do you have significant experience of policy development – including on areas like poverty, inequality, climatechange and gender justice?

Are you passionate about working in equal partnership with others to build a fairer world?

Are you ready to embody the values and aspirations of a culture that is safe, feminist and partner-led?

We are looking for an experienced Advocacy Advisor to join Oxfam’s impactful team in Scotland.

The Role:

Oxfam Scotland is looking for an experienced Advocacy Adviser.

This postholder will work to bolster Scotland’s contribution towards global justice on poverty and inequality, with afocus on climate and gender justice, and improved humanitarian response. They will also support Oxfam to standin solidarity with those confronting poverty and inequality within Scotland.

Working in close collaboration with the Head of Oxfam Scotland and a Media and Communications Adviser, as well ascolleagues across the UK and beyond, the post-holder will ensure Oxfam Scotland delivers compelling,evidence-based policy and advocacy, often in partnership with others.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares deeply about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned toour feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also have:

• Significant direct advocacy and policy development experience, ideally on topics of direct relevance to OxfamScotland’s work – including poverty, inequality, and the climate crisis.
• An excellent understanding ofthe policy and political landscapes in Scotland.
• Experience of direct public and political influencingand relationship building skills alongside a proven ability to create change – while demonstrating substantialpersonal leadership.
• Demonstrable experience of working in partnership with others to achieve sharedobjectives.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English including the production ofwritten materials for various audiences and purposes, and a comfort in speaking with the media.
• Creativeand innovative analytical thinking with proven sound judgement in a complex and fast-pacedenvironment.
• Good understanding, commitment and ideally experience of embedding and continuouslylearning to embed a decolonial, safe, anti-racist, intersectional, feminist and partner led approach in yourwork.

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options,generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a rangeof other benefits.

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning &Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities,coaching and mentoring, and much more.

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type offlexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as a hybrid role– splitting your time between our office in central Edinburgh and home-working.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shopvolunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goatherders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live lifewithout poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development andcampaigning, in more than 90 countries.

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty andinequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers.Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges thatface our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.
• Hybrid:Based in Edinburgh (Haymarket), hybrid working options
• Closing8th September 2025

The Commission protects and promotes the human rights of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementiaand related conditions.

We have a varied and interesting role as a Medical Officer for the right candidate to join our team on a Permanentbasis.

The Medical Officer will be part of a multi-disciplinary area team and report to a Senior Manager. They will beprofessionally accountable to the Executive Director (Medical) for their specialty.

The post-holder must be a fully registered medical practitioner and hold the MRCPsych or equivalent or be eligiblefor accreditation as an AMP. They must have experience of providing medical psychiatric care and working in amultidisciplinary team across a range of psychiatric sub-specialities.

The role also requires excellent IT, written and verbal skills.

You must have an excellent understanding of the mental health and learning disability agenda in Scotland and thecapacity to influence and negotiate with high-level colleagues in the health, social care and voluntary sectors.They must also be able to communicate effectively and empathically with mental health and learning disabilityservice users, carers and advocates

Also, you must have experience in the application of, and excellent understanding of, mental health and incapacitylegislation in Scotland. Experience of working with Mental Health Officers and knowledge of their role isrequired.

As an employer, we offer excellent terms and conditions of service including a generous pension scheme, a commitmentto learning and development and access to an Employee Assistance Programme and comprehensive staffbenefits.

We also offer a comprehensive range of HR policies including policies to help balance commitments at work and homeand flexible working arrangements.

At the Commission we champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice,cultivating a sense of belonging and providing a workplace where everyone feels valued. We aim to have aworkforce which represents the wider society that we serve and therefore encourage applications from people ofall backgrounds and under-represented groups.

Our office environment is modern, light, bright and green with superb views and is very close to Haymarket Railwaystation and transport links.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within North Lanarkshire to be part of a team working in partnership NorthLanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership and North Lanarkshire council to provide support to young people whoare either currently, or at risk of being, in conflict with the law.

The service aims to:

• Provide early help and intervention to divert and prevent young people from entering the criminal justicesystem.
• Support young people (and their families) already in conflict with the law to navigateprocesses, systems and agencies, and support them to move away from criminality and undertake positiveactivities.
• Rebuild fractured relationships within the family unit.
• Work with the wider workforce to promote a trauma informed response and understanding of underlying causes ofcriminality.
• Improve lives of children, young people and families.

Referrals may be received from anywhere in North Lanarkshire including self-referrals and referrals from familymembers. The service will be available 7 days a week and will include evenings and weekends.

Those considering applying should be a highly motivated, enthusiastic, experienced and able to work on owninitiative. Potential candidates should be able to foster positive relationships with partners and agencieswithin the local authority. An understanding of the risk factors young people is exposed to which may draw theminto criminal activity is essential for this role.

Those applying for the post should demonstrate an understanding of:

• Safeguarding and child protection
• UNCRC legislation
• Contextualsafeguarding

We are advertising a 22hour PW2 post. Applicants should have the flexibility to work a rota which includes eveningsand weekends. A valid driving license and access to own transport for the purposes of work is essential to therole.

As part of our commitment, we will offer the following:

• excellent learning and development opportunities,
• competitive flexible annual leave and bankholidays.
• access to employee assistance programmes such as counselling and lifeassurance.

We embrace the diversity of our workforce encouraging all cultural celebrations to be promoted and observed withinthe workplace.

Pay & Reward Framework

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitmentto Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes formore children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive andprogressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of ourPeople & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in theircolleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in boththeir career and their pay.

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between theminimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleaguesannually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details onBarnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future aswe look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility andempowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encouragethose conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of ourCollaboration Hubs or any combination of these.

Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage theirwork-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.

• Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer

Gap Homes Stirling has an office base and self-contained tenancies for young people who are supported during theirstay and as they move on to independence. Young people are also provided with support in the community to set upand prevent any breakdown of their future tenancy.

The Team consists of a Service Manager, Team Manager, Administrator and Practitioner Posts. The role requires aholistic understanding of young people's needs and the impact of trauma, care and other life circumstancescommon for this group of young people. The post holder will be expected to be flexible, work as part of a teamand communicate well with young people, their families and networks, professionals and others. The post willinvolve planned shift work over 7 days including evenings and weekends. Whilst funding is for 37 hours, we wouldpositively welcome applications from people who would prefer part-time.

You will receive induction, support, learning, development and training as well as supervision and performanceappraisals. Barnardo's has an excellent range of supports for staff and you will be part of the wider ForthValley staff team. Whilst the post is based in Stirling there may be occasional times when cover is required forour alternative site.

We are looking for staff to join our Gap Homes Stirling Service with the following experience –

• A relevant qualification in children's services – preferably SVQ 3 or above or the willingness to worktowards a qualification which ensures compliance with SSSC and Care InspectorateRegistration
• Knowledge/skills and experience of working with children and young people with a range ofcomplex needs and issues including substance use, mental health, offending behaviour, trauma, bereavement, CSEand other adversities.
• Experience of working in partnership with a range of agencies including thoseworking within housing support and 16+ services.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayedclosing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

Pay & Reward Framework

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitmentto Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes formore children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive andprogressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of ourPeople & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in theircolleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in boththeir career and their pay.

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between theminimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleaguesannually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details onBarnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.

The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future aswe look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility andempowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encouragethose conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of ourCollaboration Hubs or any combination of these.

Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage theirwork-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.

• Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer