Third Sector Vacancies

£16 per hour (subject to review), 14 hours per week, permanent subject to funding

We are looking for two enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated people to join our team. 

Our bureau exists to: ensure that people do not suffer through lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities, the services available to them, or through an inability to express their needs effectively; exercise a responsible influence on the development of social policies and services, both locally and nationally; lift the burden of worry from clients who do not know what to do by giving them researched options; provide free, confidential and impartial information and advice; our vision is a Scotland where everyone has the advice and information     
they need to realise their rights and where barriers to accessing those rights are effectively challenged; South West Aberdeenshire CAB is committed to equal opportunities both in service provision and employment.

Closing Date: 19th September

£15.83 per hour, 21 hours per week, fixed term to March 2027

South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau (SWACAB), based in Westhill, is an independent and innovative advice organisation providing holistic information and advice to local people.

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated person to join our team.

Key responsibilities include: to ensure the provision and development of quality advice, information and representation on statutory UK and Scottish Social Security benefits, and other social welfare matters as appropriate; to carry out welfare rights advice, benefit casework, appeals and representation work; to provide specialist second tier support to generalist advisers and delivery of welfare benefits training.

Closing Date: 25th September

£26,941-£29,821, full time (37 hours per week), permanent

ADA is an award-winning charity, delivering specialist services to reduce harms and promote recovery of individuals and families affected by alcohol and drugs use in the North East of Scotland. ​

We are looking for a full-time Substance Use Worker to join our Recovery Service Team, and help us to deliver person centred, effective services to those affected by alcohol and/or drugs across Aberdeen. This post will be on a permanent basis.​

We are looking for candidates that have a background in Community Learning, Nursing, Social Work, Counselling, or other related field/s.  To be successful you must be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the needs of those affected by alcohol or drug use.  Ideally, you will have experience of working with substance users and knowledge of effective interventions.​

PVG membership is essential for this post.

Closing Date: 26th September

£26,000 - £28,000, full time (37.5 hours), permanent

We have an exciting opportunity to be involved at the heart of our organisation and are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Children and Family Activity Co-ordinator, within our Services Team.

This post is a key role in supporting the ongoing development of our very special charity. You will be responsible for planning, co-ordinating and delivering activities suitable for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions.

This will enable us to support the expansion and enhancement of our existing services but also support our long-term goal of providing a specialist support centre in Aberdeen.

Closing Date: 24th September

£24,000-£25,000 pro rata, part time (15-22.5 hours), permanent

We have an exciting opportunity within our team, we are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Volunteer and Information Co-ordinator. This post is a key role to assist in our busy Services Team, responsible for ensuring that our wonderful volunteers are appropriately trained, supported and motivated.

In this role you will work alongside the Services and Fundraising teams to identify volunteering opportunities with the aim of increasing the organisations capacity to support babies, children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families in North-East Scotland. This will enable us to support the expansion and enhancement of our existing services, through increased efficiencies, but also support our long-term goal of providing a specialist support centre in Aberdeen.

Closing Date: 24th September

£27,444, full time (37.5 hours), permanent

We are looking for a Fundraising Coordinator to: develop ASC’s corporate sponsorship income and support wider fundraising activities; support the achievement of the fundraising target through acquiring sponsorship to benefit both restricted and unrestricted activities, applying for trusts and grants; attend networking events, utilise their existing network and research new prospective sponsors; meet with prospective sponsors, create bespoke, creative and inspiring proposals to grow income; coordinate venue hire: dealing with enquiries, managing bookings, contracting, invoicing, and working with the marketing team to promote venue hire; assist in the development of ASC’s individual giving and the creation of Friends of ASC.

Closing Date: 10th October