About us

Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique non-clinical and person-centered support to people affected by poor mental health and mental illness across communities in Scotland. We ensure that everyone has access to the support they need, when they need it and in a way which works best for them. With over 50 years of experience, we’re changing society by changing attitudes, fighting stigma and influencing government, ensuring a better quality of life for those affected by poor mental health and mental illness.

About the role

Change Mental Health is determined to be the leading source of information, advice and guidance on mental health and mental illness in Scotland. We want to make sure that everyone has the tools they need to make the right decisions for themselves and for their families.

The role of the Research and Content Officer is instrumental in ensuring that we do this through being information and research led. The role will work across multiple teams at Change Mental Health to source, summarise and disseminate appropriate research, as well as developing, fact-checking and composing content for our various communications channels. Content will follow best practice and meet industry standards of being user-friendly, accessible, on brand and discoverable on search engines. This educational content will align with our values to inform the public about the extent and broad nature of mental health and mental illness.

The role will sit within the Policy, Public Affairs and Communications team, actively working with the team to source research opportunities, support our wider internal and external communications work, and evidence the impact we create as an organisation.

The Research and Content Officer will closely collaborate internally to ensure our internal and external training is leading edge, supporting funding and tender applications, and working with services to meet their research and content needs for delivery where appropriate.

Additionally, the role will work with external stakeholders – including academic partners – to collaborate on research and to ensure that Change Mental Health is meeting its mission, vision and strategic outcomes.

This role would suit someone who loves learning and sharing knowledge. You will have a passion for mental health, an eye for detail, and will be able to link academia to practical impact and service delivery. You will be an excellent copywriter and familiar with academic research and its practices. You will enjoy providing knowledge and understanding to others, be an excellent team player who can lead innovations independently, while having a solid ability to forge and cultivate powerful relationships – both internally and externally.

Benefits

• 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial, and medical advice as well as support with life’s challenges.
• A 35-hour working week
• Travel season ticket loan.
• A great work life balance with flexible and blended working environment.
• Access to purchase a Blue Light Discount Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements.
• Generous 37 days’ holiday.
• Two paid Mental Wellbeing days.
• Professional development including funded opportunities.

About Us

Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With over 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mental health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has the right to be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life.

About the role

As a Senior Practitioner, you will be responsible for one-to-one support including carrying a case load for on-going work with specific individuals and for developing and reviewing personal support plans. You will work autonomously being able to judge when to refer to your Manager, and taking a lead role in developing the service.

You will work closely with practitioners in a guidance and/or support and supervision role to promote good working practice and staff development. You will ensure that the resource centre provides a safe environment where people can relax, re-establish social skills and enhance quality of life. This is a role which promotes development as well as providing on-going support.

You will support the Locality Manager, Service Manager and Head of Services in their roles to meet national and funder criteria. You will identify gaps in the service where they arise and implement solutions in partnership with your line manager.

Benefits:

• 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial, and medical advice as well as support with life’s challenges.
• A 35-hour working week, enhanced sick pay & season ticket loan.
• A great work life balance with flexible and blended working environment.
• Access to purchase a Blue Light Discount Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements.
• Generous 37 days’ holiday.
• 2 paid Mental Wellbeing days.
• Professional development including funded opportunities.