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.

Creating Hope Together

Creating Hope Together is Scotland's suicide prevention strategy and action plan (2022–2032), published by the Scottish Government and COSLA. Its vision is to reduce the number of suicide deaths in Scotland while tackling the inequalities that contribute to suicide, so that any child, young person or adult who has thoughts of taking their own life, or who is affected by suicide, gets the help they need and feels a sense of hope.

All of the work is delivered in line with the strategy's guiding principles: putting inequalities and diversity first; co-developing our work with people with lived and living experience; embedding Time, Space, Compassion; keeping the voices of children and young people central; connecting people across sectors to learn together; reducing the stigma of suicide; and ensuring our work is evidence-informed.

The role

This is a new role, hosted by Change Mental Health on behalf of Suicide Prevention Scotland, created to support delivery of Outcome 3 of Creating Hope Together: that everyone affected by suicide is able to access high quality, compassionate, appropriate and timely support.

The postholder will work alongside colleagues in the delivery collective - primarily the Time Space Compassion (TSC) Lead and the Children and Young People (CYP) Lead - to support delivery of a range of actions across the Delivery Plan. In practice this means helping partners in community, primary care, unscheduled care and mental health settings to put person-centred, compassionate approaches into everyday practice; growing the reach of Time, Space, Compassion across Scotland; and strengthening support for children and young people at higher risk of suicide.

The role focuses on enabling practical change in real-world settings through strong partnerships, effective communication, and the thoughtful use of learning and evidence to support continuous improvement. It sits within a small, collaborative team and works across a wide network of national and local partners, including NHS Boards, local authorities, third sector organisations, the Lived and Living Experience Panel (LLEP) and the Youth Advisory Group (YAG).

Blue Triangle is a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share our values (Kind, Passionate and Creative) to join our services accommodating and supporting people experiencing homelessness and empowering them to thrive.

If successful, you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of your start date. After registration, there is a requirement to be qualified and to maintain professional learning, which we will support you to achieve.

Blue Triangle recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What we offer:

Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed is rewarded.

• Competitive Salary and Pension Options
• Double pay for festive bank holidays
• Long service awards
• Fully funded SVQ3
• Access to our benefits platform with high street voucher and tech discounts and cycle to work scheme to name a few!
• Inhouse training programmes
• Significant Gym discounts
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme, including counselling
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• Life Assurance cover of 3 times your salary
• Credit Union
• £200 refer a friend scheme

And many more!

About the Role:

The support we provide is always person-centred, trauma-informed and wellbeing focused. As a Support Worker working with East Dunbartonshire Council as part of our Kirkintilloch service, you’ll work in the community to provide a wide range of flexible outreach support to individuals to encourage independence to maintain and sustain a tenancy and adapt to community life.

Main Responsibilities:

This Support Worker role working in the Kirkintilloch area combines settled housing with person-centred, strengths-based and flexible support. Both of these roles are outreach-based, working 35 hours per week on a rota, and will see the Support Worker providing support to individuals in their own tenancies. This role operates across Kirkintilloch, with an office based at our Industry Steet service. The Support Worker will:

1. Provide intervention and a range of supports for new referrals and existing Supported People in their own tenancies.
2. To provide trauma-informed, person-centred, and wellbeing-focused support for people supported by Blue Triangle.
3. To support, review, monitor and evaluate through our SHARP monitoring tool to achieve a positive person-centered outcome for the people we work with in line with Blue Triangle’s statutory and legislative requirements.
4. To support people transitioning from supported accommodation into the local community or referred from other sources, helping them on their personal pathway towards a settled tenancy, building their tenancy and life management skills.

To find out more about being a Support Worker, click the link below:

Kirkintilloch Support Worker Role Profile

About You:

• To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people.
• Ideally, possess 1 year of experience of working with vulnerable people and challenging behaviour which can be from personal, voluntary and/or professional experience.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to undertake care practice in accordance with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) code of practice, National Care Standards, Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care and the Associations policies and procedures.
• Ability to relate empathetically to people and recognise their right to choice and independence.
• Ability to work flexibly and as a lone worker.
• Able to use Microsoft or equivalent applications competently.
• Ideally hold an SVQ level 3 or above.

We care about one another whilst taking pride in the service we offer. You will be working in a company with a strong identity and with the guidance and support of experienced Managers you will be able to develop in your career.

This year, the Scottish Liberal Democrats more than doubled our representation in the Scottish Parliament, and are now looking for a new Operations Officer to support the work of our HQ team in Edinburgh.

The Operations Officer will be a lynchpin of our HQ team, key to the successful day to day management of the Party as it looks to make further gains at the coming Council and General Elections.

Job Description

Key roles and responsibilities include:

• To provide day-to-day administration for the party and ensure the smooth running of Scottish Liberal Democrat HQ.
• To assist in the administration of HR processes.
• To ensure that meetings of the Office Bearers, Executive and other committees are organised and minuted.
• To maintain strong working relationships with the Federal Party, including ensuring that all interparty agreements are managed effectively.
• Deal with day-to-day enquiries from members and the public.
• To manage the Party’s internal elections, in conjunction with the appointed Returning Officer.
• To ensure statutory compliance.
• To manage the Scottish Liberal Democrat property and it’s use by Party committees, staff and other groups, liaising with the Scottish Liberal Club as appropriate.
• To assist where needed with the organisation and delivery of two conferences for members per year.
• During election periods, to assist the Party in any way reasonably requested.

Personal Specification

The following criteria are considered essential:

• Exceptional personal organisation.
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written communication skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently with limited supervision, and within and across separate teams.
• Sympathy with the values and principles of the Liberal Democrats.

The postholder will be expected to operate in line with our values which are:

Justice, Equity, Trust, Collaboration and Compassion.

Location: Travel to our various branches across central Scotland will be required for this role. A branch as a home base will be discussed and agreed at the interview stage based on candidates' location and preference. These bases are located in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Dundee.

Driver's License is essential for travel requirements

Overview:

All roles at OPFS contribute to our mission of working with and for single parent families, providing support that enables them to achieve their potential and help create lasting solutions to the poverty and barriers facing many single parents and their children. Our core values of Justice, Equity, Trust, Collaboration and Compassion are at the heart of everything we do and underpin all aspects of our work.

One Parent Families Scotland (OPFS) is the national charity for single parent families and this programme is about changing what is possible.

This role will be instrumental in the development, operational management and delivery of a national child maintenance support programme, ensuring effective coordination across partner organisations, delivery of specialist support to families, practitioner capacity-building, and development of national learning.

The Project officer will deliver front line services and advice relating to the project , while working closely with the Senior Child Maintenance Officer based at Fife Gingerbread who leads practice development and practitioner training.

Equal opportunities and family friendly employment

OPFS aims to be an equal opportunity and family friendly employer. OPFS has Investors In People Gold status.

Key tasks and responsibilities

Child Maintenance is a key challenge for lone parent families, and a lever we must maximise as we work to tackle child poverty. As part of the Child Maintenance partnership our Project Coordinator has led test & demonstration activity since 2023 that has been evaluated by Poverty Alliance and recommendations included in the ‘Better for Everyone’ report published last year

Key Responsibilities

• Programme Coordination, Governance and Collaboration
• Support the planning and coordination of programme activity to help ensure delivery of agreed outcomes and financial targets, including governance, budget monitoring, reporting and risk management.
• Provide coordination support for relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including Fife Gingerbread.
• Support clear communication, shared learning across OPFS and the Child maintenance team, ensuring effective communication and consistency of delivery.
• Assist in facilitating collaborative working between OPFS and Fife Gingerbread, including organising meetings and tracking agreed actions.
• Contribute to strong partnership working by supporting communication, shared learning, and joint decision-making processes.
• Help maintain and update monitoring systems, capturing key data such as practitioner engagement, families supported and financial outcomes achieved.

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We offer more than just a career, we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development.

We are delighted to be recruiting for a Supporter Experience Coordinator who will act as the first point of contact for supporters, handling enquiries, processing and reconciling donations, and maintaining accurate records using our CRM system. Please note, this role is part time (20 hours per week) and will require you to work two days in our Glasgow office and one day at home.

As a Supporter Experience Coordinator, you'll also support the delivery of supporter communications, materials and platforms, contributing to a positive supporter experience that reflects the heart of Mary's Meals.

Additionally, you'll work side-by-side with colleagues from across the Supporter Experience and Communications directorate ensuring a joined-up approach to all activities, through the integration of strong storytelling, marketing expertise and supporter engagement.

The ALLIANCE is excited to be recruiting for an Events and Communications Officer to help raise the profile of our work and connect with diverse audiences across Scotland.

In this varied and fast-paced role, you will lead the planning and delivery of accessible online and in-person events, support communications campaigns, create engaging content for digital and social media platforms, and help showcase the impact of the ALLIANCE’s programmes and activities. You will also contribute to media relations, website management, video and digital content creation, and the production of reports and promotional materials.

Essential

• Experience of administering, developing and overseeing events
• Experience of monitoring and evaluating events
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of engaging with people in interactive and creative ways
• Understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and non-discrimination
• Strong understanding of accessibility issues
• Ability to work effectively and innovatively as part of a team
• IT skills in word processing, email, internet and databases
• Social media proficiency, particularly Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook

Desirable

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Understanding of the effect of long term conditions on people’s lives
• Experience of attracting sponsorship

As an ALLIANCE employee you will benefit from:

• 210 hours annual leave pro rata (equivalent of 30 days)
• 91 hours public holiday that can be taken flexibly pro rata (equivalent of 13 days)
• 24.5 hours additional leave between Christmas Eve and New Year pro rata (equivalent of 3.5 days)
• Contributory pension scheme 6%
• Annual incremental increase in salary (until top of grade)
• Flexible working (formal and informal)
• Hybrid working – opportunity to work from home for part of the week
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Time off in lieu
• Cycle Scheme
• Bike storage
• Carer Positive Employer
• Disability Confident Employer
• Up to 35 hours (pro rata) paid carers leave per annum
• Up to 35 hours (pro rata) paid special leave per annum
• Up to 70 hours (pro rata) paid compassionate leave per annum
• Paid day off to move house
• Employee forum

The ALLIANCE is a healthy working lives employer and encourages a healthy work life balance and is happy to talk flexible working.

The ALLIANCE recognises that in real life, great people don’t always ‘tick all the boxes’. Even if you don’t meet every point on the job description, if this role and our organisation feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

PVG Scheme membership is required for this post.

GAMH services support people with mental health problems to recover and lead self-determined and purposeful lives. We currently have vacancies for reliable and enthusiastic people who can commit to our core values of equality, inclusion, and recovery. GAMH is a Scottish Living Wage accredited organisation and is committed to Fair Work First principles for all employment terms and conditions. Our Learning and Development Programme guarantees that you have continuous training opportunities to ensure that you have all the skills you need for the job as well as meeting the requirements for SSSC registration.

Compassionate Distress Response Service

Glasgow Association for Mental Health is one of the principal providers of community mental health services in Greater Glasgow. We are commissioned by Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership to deliver a Compassionate Distress

Response Service (CDRS) for people in distress who do not require a medical or clinical intervention. We would like to recruit for our Out of Hours Pathway for Emergency Services, First Responders, the Mental Health Assessment Units etc.

The OOHs service operates 7 days a week Monday through to Sunday 5pm -2am. The service operates from our GAMH Head Office – St Andrews by the Green, 33 Turnbull Street, Glasgow.

Key Skills:

• Good communication skills to be able to work effectively with referrers and individuals using the service.
• Compassionate listening, be able to alleviate individual’s feelings of distress.
• Be highly resourceful in supporting individuals i.e., identifying coping strategies, self-management techniques and onward referral where appropriate.
• Be confident and competent to apply risk assessment, safety planning, and escalation processes where appropriate.
• SVQ 3 or equivalent or willingness to work towards achieving this qualification is essential.

GAMH aims to promote equality of opportunity in service delivery as well as in employment practice. To achieve this, we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Accordingly, if you have any particular requirements regarding your application please contact Laura Middell, Central Resources Director, on 0141 552 5592.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. An offer of work with Glasgow Association for Mental Health will be subject to the outcome of this check being satisfactory.

Alzheimer Scotland is the leading dementia organisation in Scotland. We campaign for the rights of people with dementia and their families, whilst providing an extensive range of innovative, personalised, and therapeutic support services.

We are committed to improving the lives and opportunities of people living with dementia, their carers, partners, and families as their journey transitions from the first point of contact through to end of life. We believe nobody should face dementia alone.

Are you a self-starter? Are you confident, innovative and collaborative?

If yes, then this may be the role for you.

We are looking for a Community Activities Organiser for the West Lothian area. You will establish a range of community activities and opportunities across the locality that fill identified gaps and meet the needs of people living with dementia and their families.

The successful applicant will have a positive approach to dementia. You will be flexible, inclusive, creative, and organised in your approach. You will be sensitive and compassionate with the ability to support people in times of difficulty or distress. You will be an excellent communicator who can work effectively both with individuals and with groups. You will have a positive approach to your own continued professional development and a willingness to participate in relevant training. A relevant qualification and previous experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

In return you will be in a role which offers the opportunity to meet great people, have great job satisfaction and be employed by an Organisation that offers a range of employee benefits and career progression opportunities.

Would you like to work with young people, play a part in their futures, help them to fulfil their potential? Would you like to work in a fun, nurturing, motivational and flexible environment, in a supportive team?

Then the AIMS Project might be for you.

At AIMS we work with young people aged 12-18 years with significant mental health issues and often particularly disadvantaged backgrounds. As a result of mental illness and diagnosed and undiagnosed learning disability over 80% of the young people we work with are outwith mainstream Education, Training and Employment.

At AIMS we believe in the potential of these young people. We want to help them feel better about themselves and their life chances.

We run three Programmes;

• REACH – a mental health support group – up to 3 days a week
• THRIVE – a highly supportive Stage 1 Personal Development Programme – 3-4 days and week
• Rise – a youth club which operated 2 sessions a week

Our Projects offer small group activities and high staff ratios. We are not mental health practitioners. We offer intensive personal development support. Overall, we aim to support young people to start to develop their own aspirations. We also aim to support young people to confidently use public transport, communicate effectively, make friendships and develop the courage to try new things.

All our Projects incorporate a huge range of outdoor education challenges, visits and activities, designed to broaden horizons and push boundaries.

We are currently seeking to recruit an additional Support Worker at 24 hours a week over 4 days and a Support Worker for two days a week (12 hours).

No prior experience is required, however the post is subject to PVG Membership. We are seeking people with empathy, enthusiasm, a motivational and nurturing approach to the needs of our young people, and a willingness to take part in all activities offered.

Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national charity working to support refugees to build new lives in Scotland. Our central ambition is for Scotland to be the best place for refugees to thrive, challenge injustice, achieve their ambitions and empower their communities, no matter where they have come from or how they arrived.

We are seeking an Individual Giving Officer to grow sustainable income to help us achieve our fundraising aims in providing support for people seeking safety. Working within the External Affairs directorate you will play a key role in donor retention and acquisition, and support our fundraising goals.

You will be passionate about helping to ensure that refugees receive the support that they need. You will have an excellent understanding of the donor journey, experience of fundraising campaigns and excellent written communication skills to interact with supporters and community groups.

This role will focus on supporting Scottish Refugee Council fundraising strategy and increasing our unrestricted funding.

Employee benefits package

• 39 days of leave (including public holidays)
• Progressive salary structure
• Flexible working options
• Training and development opportunities
• Union recognition
• Fresh fruit, tea & coffee in office
• Enhanced pay benefits
• Enhanced pension
• Counselling & coaching service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care scheme
• Death in service & 24-hour GP service