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Short Breaks Fund Grants Officer (Creative Breaks) 

Are you passionate about grants funding? Do you want to be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team that supports the short breaks needs of unpaid carers in Scotland? 

Shared Care Scotland is an innovative national charity, based in Dunfermline, working to support Scotland’s unpaid carers to access short breaks and respite.  

We are looking for an enthusiastic Grants Officer to join the Shared Care Scotland team. The postholder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of our Creative Breaks programme, which we administer on behalf of the Scottish Government as part of the Short Breaks Fund.  

The successful applicant will have a proven track record of strong administration skills and attention to detail. They will share and uphold our values and enjoy working as part of a team. An understanding of the needs of unpaid carers and the importance of short breaks is desirable, as is experience of working with a broad range of stakeholders. 

In return, we offer a supportive team environment with excellent terms and conditions. Staff benefits include a pension scheme with 15.5% employer contribution; employee health plan; flexitime; and flexible working and opportunities for professional development.

Application notes

We’re happy to have an initial informal chat with anyone who wants to find out more about the scope of the role, the team environment and opportunities within Shared Care Scotland. Please contact Christopher Hooper, Head of Operations, by email: christopher.hooper@sharedcarescotland.com 

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 11th July 2025. To apply for this position please complete and return our job application form to office@sharedcarescotland.com.  

Interviews will be held at our office in Dunfermline on Wednesday 30 and Thursday 31st July 2025, in person. We may be able to offer flexibility for candidates unable to attend on those dates. 

Job hours and salary:  

Full time: 35 hours per week  

Salary: £33,830.19

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