Volunteers · Ayr Shop
Volunteer- Warehouse Assistant- Ayr
Are you enthusiastic about sustainability and customer service? As a Warehouse Assistant, you’ll sort, check, and maximise donations, supporting our team to make a meaningful impact in the community.
Keeping our services and activities running takes a team effort – with volunteers providing that extra mile of support, effort and care alongside staff.
Volunteers support all areas of the Ayrshire Hospice so whether your expertise is with our fundraising team, helping out at one of our shops or providing support to our patients, we have a volunteer role with your name on it!
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- Volunteers
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- Ayr Shop
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Volunteers · Kilmarnock shop
Volunteer - Retail Assistant - Kilmarnock
Volunteering is always in style! Do you have a passion for fashion and love working with people? Then we have a new exciting opportunity for you.
Keeping our services and activities running takes a team effort – with volunteers providing that extra mile of support, effort and care alongside staff.
Volunteers support all areas of the Ayrshire Hospice so whether your expertise is with our fundraising team, helping out at one of our shops or providing support to our patients, we have a volunteer role with your name on it!
- Department
- Volunteers
- Locations
- Kilmarnock shop
- Employment type
- Volunteer
Chief Executive Officer
Edinburgh based
About the role
The CEO leads the organisation, taking overall responsibility for its strategic direction and its day-to-day operations. This includes leading the development and execution of the organisation’s strategy. The CEO takes overall responsibility for compliance with legislation and operating the organisation safely and responsibly. The CEO plays a key role in communicating strategy and performance, and representing Cyrenians externally.
Key Responsibilities
To deliver vision and outstanding leadership for the charity; accountable to the Board for the impact of the work and long-term sustainability of the organisation.
To develop a long-term strategy in collaboration with the Board; setting ambitious objectives for its delivery; ensuring the organisational structure is fit for purpose and continuing to develop Cyrenians reputation as a leader in its field.
To build the awareness and understanding of the organisation, its ethos, vision and Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention across all sectors.
To develop and maintain an understanding of the changing social, economic and technological landscape, its impact on the drivers of homelessness and the new opportunities and challenges these changes bring .
Person specification
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader with strong commercial acumen and proven senior executive experience (CEO experience desirable). You’ll bring exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility and foster positive relationships across the Board, leadership team, staff, and external stakeholders.
Key attributes include:
- Strategic thinking and adaptability
- Sound financial understanding, commercial acumen, and results orientation
- Integrity, high ethical standards, and alignment with Cyrenians’ values
- Experience leading large teams as an Executive and communicating with impact
- Interest in the third sector, homelessness, and emerging technologies (AI, cybersecurity)
To apply
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Associate Principal (No2) Double Bass Application close Sun 15 February 2026
Applications are invited for the position of Associate Principal (No2) Double Bass with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. The position is full-time and permanent. There is an obligation to step up to Section Principal in this role.
The panel is looking for a candidate who:
– Enjoys working within a section and possesses the appropriate skills to do so, but also possesses the skills, experience, and enthusiasm to step up to Section Principal when required.
– Demonstrates support for, and contribution to, the leadership of the section both on and off the platform, including providing constructive criticism where appropriate.
– Is able to be flexible and supportive towards the section principle. within the double bass section and wider ensemble both on and off the platform.
Benefits of working with the RSNO include: stakeholder pension scheme, health benefit scheme, guaranteed free days and instrument insurance.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please apply via Musical Chairs with a current CV (PDF only) and contact details for at least two referees.
The dates for auditions are projected to be the 29th and 30th of March in Glasgow. Auditions will be held in multiple rounds on the same day, so candidates should be available for the full day of their audition.
Candidates who hold a comparable or higher position, or who have trialled for a comparable or higher position in the last 18 months, may be invited straight to a second round.
Recorded auditions may be accepted if a live audition is not possible. For details, please contact megan.walker@rsno.org.uk.
All candidates should fill out our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity Monitoring Form at the point of application.
The RSNO is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from individuals regardless of background and encouraging applications from under-represented groups. The RSNO is supported by the Scottish Government and local authorities in Scotland.
EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER Job Description Job Responsibilities Main Role: To support the care, development and learning of young children aged 3-5 within a pre-school setting. Care and welfare: To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 3-5 years. Assist within a team to ensure the health and safety of children in a range of settings in compliance with health and safety guidelines. Support children with additional support needs. Ensure that safety standards and emergency procedures are maintained e.g. familiarisation with fire drill and evacuation procedures. Supervise and assist children with personal care tasks including toileting, dressing and feeding, following the guidelines of the establishment. To be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Main activities: To provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors at all times. To ensure records are properly maintained, e.g. daily attendance register, accident and incident books. To maintain individual tracking and observation logs. To liaise closely with parents/carers. To support the work of the school by contributing to a welcoming and positive ethos. When requested and agreed participate and contribute positively to meetings, including parents meetings and staff meetings. Be a positive role model. Contribute to the early years team by sharing good practice and supporting new initiatives. To have at least one key area within Pre-school to take responsibility for. Provide opportunities to participate in quality adult/child interaction to promote children’s development including the acquisition of literacy and maths skills. To plan activities which ensure each child is working towards the Early Level outcomes in Curriculum for Excellence. Continuous development: When requested participate in the school professional development and review processes. When requested participate in negotiated training to support professional and personal development. To attend relevant training and courses out-with pre-school to enhance your continuous professional learning. Terms of the Role: Salary: Working hours: Reports to: Pension: Fee remission: The post offers a competitive salary, depending on experience. Complimentary refreshments, including lunch, are offered during term time. Term Time, Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1600 Deputy Head The School offers a workplace pension Fee remission for staff children attending Craigclowan Prep School and Glenalmond College. Reciprocal discount with many local independent senior schools for staff children after they leave us.
We need someone who is:
- Confident and can help us with our everyday needs like cooking, cleaning, and getting ready for the day.
- Proactive, who will take the lead in making sure we get to do the things we love.
- Lots of fun! We enjoy a laugh and need someone who can bring energy and positivity into our home.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Supporting us with personal care, meals, and everyday tasks.
- Helping us get out and about—whether it’s to a club, the cinema, or just around the community.
- Ensure our house remains clean and tidy through deep cleaning and routine night-time tasks
- Monitor and provide support to all people we support throughout the night.
- Encouraging us to be independent and make our own choices.
- Being a friend, we can rely on to brighten our day.
We’re a small and friendly home, and we can’t wait to meet someone who will help us live our best lives. If you think you’re the right person for the job, then please apply.
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the following:
• The ability to adapt your communication style in order to develop successful and enjoyable relationships with the people we support.
• The commitment to work with individuals through their personal support plans to ensure people achieve their goals and outcomes and celebrate their successes.
• A positive and flexible outlook to your work and be able to work on your own and as part of a team.
If this is you, then please click the link to apply now.
We believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities. These include, but are not limited to:
- Person Centred approaches, planning and thinking
- Introduction to autism
- Epilepsy awareness
- Moving and Handling
- Adult support and protection
- Child support and protection
- First Aid
- Positive Behaviour Support
We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:
- Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme*
- Season Ticket Loans*
- Blue Light Card
- Where required, Enable will fully fund SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications – required for SSSC registration
Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has support needs.
Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.
The cost of PVG is paid upfront by the organisation and deducted from your wage if successfully appointed.
Enable reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible if this vacancy is of interest.
Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of their start date.
*Terms & conditions apply
Moray
Various Hours available
Monday - Friday
Earliest Start Time is 08.00 and Latest finish time us 18.00
Are you interested in working for an award winning social care charity?
Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within Enable by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. No two days are the same for our Personal Assistants but what we can guarantee is that you will be supporting someone who requires support to achieve their goals and outcomes – whatever they may be!
Each person we support has different support requirements, so your role as Support Worker may include assisting them with various aspects of personal care, moving and handling or positive behavioural support whilst expanding their social networks and connections.
Enable creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, and our team of Personal Assistants work collaboratively to ensure the safety, wellbeing and aspirations of the people we support are met.
The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me
The people we support have many varied interests and hobbies and have many of the same dreams and aspirations as we do; they just too often do not get the opportunity to experience these same opportunities. A career with Enable is as rewarding as it is diverse, Personal Assistants at their best have the potential to truly bring out the best in the people we support.
We support people within their own homes for a few hours a day to allow them to access community and attend day centres etc, We are looking for sessional staff to cover these services when the contracted staff are unavailable on a flexible basis. As a sessional staff member you can pick and choose when you are available by giving your availability in advance. Some of the support may include supporting a person to carry out their shopping tasks or support to attend an appointment other may require support with personal care and medication.
Stevenson, North Ayrshire
38 hour & 36 hour contracts available
Shift pattern; 9.30pm - 9.30am
Our organisation was established in the mid-70s with the goal of providing outstanding social care for individuals with diverse support needs. We're dedicated to placing the people we support at the forefront of everything we do and providing customised care that suits their specific needs. Our core values of Life, Justice, and Community drive us to make a positive impact on people's lives.
TMF is delighted to confirm that on 1st April 2025 it joined Enable, one of Scotland’s leading charities who has been championing the rights of individuals for over 70 years. Enable’s mission is to work for an equal society where everyone has the right to live, work and participate in the communities of their choice. Across the charity’s three pillars, they deliver self-directed health and social care support with Enable Cares; employability and training services with Enable Works; and community projects and campaigns with Enable Communities.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of The Mungo Foundation, where we positively impact the lives of those we support in our various services across Glasgow and Ayrshire. Located in Stevenston, North Ayrshire, Roslin House is a state of the art 8 bedded respite service that supports children and young people ages 5 - 18 with additional support needs to enjoy short stays.
We are looking for someone to join our dedicated team of childcare practitioners, who will support the Registered Service Manager to implement innovation whilst maintaining a positive environment for both those we support and our amazing staff group within the Roslin House Project. Our service is truly fantastic We are privileged to have the opportunity to be part of the lives of an inspiring, unique and amazing group of children and young people. We get to see them growing up and support them to live their best lives. We are looking for someone who is passionate, fun, caring and dedicated to join our staff team to – if that’s you we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at the service if you would like to know more information.
Stevenson, North Ayrshire
38 hour contracts available
Shift pattern; 9.30am - 9.30pm
Our organisation was established in the mid-70s with the goal of providing outstanding social care for individuals with diverse support needs. We're dedicated to placing the people we support at the forefront of everything we do and providing customised care that suits their specific needs. Our core values of Life, Justice, and Community drive us to make a positive impact on people's lives.
TMF is delighted to confirm that on 1st April 2025 it joined Enable, one of Scotland’s leading charities who has been championing the rights of individuals for over 70 years. Enable’s mission is to work for an equal society where everyone has the right to live, work and participate in the communities of their choice. Across the charity’s three pillars, they deliver self-directed health and social care support with Enable Cares; employability and training services with Enable Works; and community projects and campaigns with Enable Communities.
Located in Stevenston, North Ayrshire, Roslin House is a state of the art 8 bedded respite service that supports children and young people ages 5 - 18 with additional support needs to enjoy short stays. We are looking for someone to join our dedicated team of childcare practitioners, who will support the Registered Service Manager to implement innovation whilst maintaining a positive environment for both those we support and our amazing staff group within the Roslin House Project. Our service is truly fantastic We are privileged to have the opportunity to be part of the lives of an inspiring, unique and amazing group of children and young people. We get to see them growing up and support them to live their best lives. We are looking for someone who is passionate, fun, caring and dedicated to join our staff team to – if that’s you we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at the service if you would like to know more information
Mauchline, East Ayrshire
Various contracts available; Full time, part time & sessional
Shift patterns - 5pm until 10am including overnight support
Are you interested in working for an award winning social care charity?
Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within Enable by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. No two days are the same for our Personal Assistants but what we can guarantee is that you will be supporting someone who requires support to achieve their goals and outcomes – whatever they may be!
Each person we support has different support requirements, so your role as Support Worker may include assisting them with various aspects of personal care, moving and handling or positive behavioural support whilst expanding their social networks and connections.
Enable creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, and our team of Personal Assistants work collaboratively to ensure the safety, wellbeing and aspirations of the people we support are met.
The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me
The people we support have many varied interests and hobbies and have many of the same dreams and aspirations as we do; they just too often do not get the opportunity to experience these same opportunities. A career with Enable is as rewarding as it is diverse, Personal Assistants at their best have the potential to truly bring out the best in the people we support.
Let us introduce you to Andy :
Andy is an enthusiastic young man who lives in his own tenancy in Mauchline. He receives day support from another provider between 10:00 and 17:00, and your shift would begin at 17:00 to assist Andy with his dinner and night-time routine. Andy enjoys relaxing at home while watching TV and movies. He prefers one-to-one support and is not keen on socializing with peers or sharing his support staff, as he values having his own dedicated support. Andy has his own car and enjoys going out for drives in his car.That is why Andy needs you! Will you bring your best so that Andy can live his best life?
Hurlford, East Ayrshire
Full time contract available; 21.75 hours per week
Potential shift patterns; 9am - 8pm, Monday - Friday and 9am - 7.30pm Saturday & Sunday
Are you interested in working for an award winning social care charity?
Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within Enable by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. No two days are the same for our Personal Assistants but what we can guarantee is that you will be supporting someone who requires support to achieve their goals and outcomes – whatever they may be!
Each person we support has different support requirements, so your role as Support Worker may include assisting them with various aspects of personal care, moving and handling or positive behavioural support whilst expanding their social networks and connections.
Enable creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, and our team of Personal Assistants work collaboratively to ensure the safety, wellbeing and aspirations of the people we support are met.
The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me
The people we support have many varied interests and hobbies and have many of the same dreams and aspirations as we do; they just too often do not get the opportunity to experience these same opportunities. A career with Enable is as rewarding as it is diverse, Personal Assistants at their best have the potential to truly bring out the best in the people we support.
Robyn enjoys spending her days out and about in the community, whether it is going out drives in her car or going to local karaoke's or discos. Robyn's typical day would be completing household tasks, doing her weekly shopping and supporting her to attend all her social activities. Robyn lives in her own home and has great relationships with her neighbours. Robyn receives support 7 days a week between the hours 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 7:30pm Saturday and Sunday so needs a dedicated person to support her live her life to fullest.
We believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities. These include, but are not limited to:
- Person Centred approaches, planning and thinking
- Introduction to autism
- Epilepsy awareness
- Moving and Handling
- Adult support and protection
- Child support and protection
- First Aid
- Positive Behaviour Support
We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:
- Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme*
- Season Ticket Loans*
Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has support needs.
Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.
Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of their start date.
*terms & conditions apply
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the following:
• Experience working with adults and children with learning disabilities, epilepsy, autism and physical support needs.
• Experience in using person centred planning techniques in addition to delivering and leading excellent support practices.
• Strong facilitation skills to encourage staff teams to take ownership and responsibility for the quality of support they deliver.
• The ability to effectively communicate with the people we support, staff teams, families and external care professionals.
• Creating and delivering robust service designs, support strategies and risk assessments whilst managing individual budgets.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload whilst working under pressure.
• SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Full driving licence with access to your own vehicle for business use.
Blackburn, Aberdeenshire
Sessional
Female support only, diver preferred due to rural location
Are you interested in working for an award winning social care charity?
Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within Enable by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. No two days are the same for our Personal Assistants but what we can guarantee is that you will be supporting someone with a learning disability to achieve their goals and outcomes – whatever they may be!
Each person we support has different support needs, so your role as Support Worker may include assisting them with various aspects of personal care, moving and handling or positive behavioural support whilst expanding their social networks and connections.
ENABLE creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, and our team of Personal Assistants work collaboratively to ensure the safety, wellbeing and aspirations of the people we support are met.
The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me
The people we support have many varied interests and hobbies and have many of the same dreams and aspirations as we do; they just too often do not get the opportunity to experience these same opportunities. A career with Enable is as rewarding as it is diverse, Personal Assistants at their best have the potential to truly bring out the best in the people we support.
Let us introduce you to Jane:
Jane loves a life of leisure, daily walks, getting her shopping and enjoying her activities. A typical day could be going to her dancing group then going to the beach for a walk. Janes loves to shop, and likes to make sure she has everything she needs each day. In her downtime, Jane enjoys keeping up to date with her TV Soaps, gameshows, knitting and having a good blether. Jane receives support 7 days a week, including overnight. It is not always possible for Jane to enjoy these 'simple pleasures' without proper, dedicated support.
That is why Jane needs you! Will you bring your best so that Jane can live her best life?