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.
In this critical role you will work closely with the Co-Investigator (Jim Hume, Director of Public Affairs & Communications) to ensure effective and impactful delivery of all project outputs and outcomes. The position is a multi-agency project employed by Change Mental Health and will be working in partnership with NHS Highland Public Health, High Life Highland, Museums Heritage Highland, Highland third sector organisations, local community groups and the academic research team.
Our Project Coordinator will engage very closely with regional and local community members, setting up and chairing groups where required in partnership with the wider research team, researching process and impact, developing a toolkit, and disseminating findings via events and online media and communication.
The position requires travel throughout the Highlands. Therefore we are looking for the candidate to be based in the highlands, or in Edinburgh (at our National Office).
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Desirable Criteria
This job profile and list of duties is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements. The line manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements and projects commensurate with the general profile and grade of the post.
Successful applicants for this post will require a Basic Disclosure.
Benefits
As a member of the board, you'd be shaping our strategic vision, providing good independent judgement and making sure that everything we do is underpinned by strong governance. We are seeking candidates who can contribute the organisation more widely, whether that be taking part in fundraisers or assisting the CEO and team when needed. You would also act as an advocate for NEECS.
The Board of Trustees will review the services provided and develop a new strategic direction for the service. Key skills to support this work will include team-working and collaboration, combined with strong and supportive leadership.
The Board of Trustees are ultimately responsible for the management and administration, but operational delivery of the NEECS’ vision is delegated to the CEO. The CEO is accountable to the board for the efficient management of the charity and for the implementation of board-agreed priorities and business plan.
Who we are looking for
It is important that our Board is made up of people with a range of experiences, skills, backgrounds as well as lived experience, to help us to shape, support and realise our mission and aims.
Please note: we particularly encourage applications from individuals who are historically under-represented on boards due to age, disability, ethnicity, faith or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, education, socio-economic background, or those with caring responsibilities. Candidates who may not think they fit the typical criteria required for Board membership, but who are inspired to contribute to our work, are warmly encouraged to apply.
Previous board experience is not necessary, but you’d be expected to take part in some training to prepare you for the role.
You also need to bring a passion for improving access to counselling across North East Edinburgh - especially for people affected by multiple factors of marginalisation. In addition, we'd love to hear from you if you bring experience in any of these areas:
Project Esperanza supports women and families from multi-ethnic backgrounds affected by poverty, chronic health conditions, caregiving responsibilities, language barriers, inadequate housing, racism, and migration trauma.
We are seeking a dedicated individual to enhance the well-being of multi-ethnic and care-experienced young people by connecting them to vital services. You will collaborate closely with our people.
The ideal candidate will be expected to:
● Conduct assessments to identify the needs, strengths, and barriers faced by individual and multi-ethnic youth.
● Build trusting relationships with young people, particularly those at risk or facing challenges such as poverty, racism, migration trauma, and lack of access to essential services.
● Provide therapeutic support to youth who have experienced trauma, especially care-experienced and neurodivergent youth. Offer emotional support, counselling, and guidance on personal, social, and educational issues.
● Connect youth to resources such as education, job training, healthcare, and housing, while addressing mental health, employment, and social integration.
● Serve as a mentor and role model, helping youth develop life skills, set goals, and make positive choices.
● Advocate on behalf of youth to ensure their needs and human rights are upheld.
● Organise and participate in community events, workshops, and programs to promote youth engagement and development.
● Provide immediate support in crisis situations such as homelessness, substance abuse, or mental health emergencies.
● Maintain accurate records of youth interactions, assessments, and progress.
● Identify areas for personal training and development.
● Follow Project Esperanza's policies, including child protection, equal opportunities, and anti-discriminatory practices.
● Gather data to assess outreach impact and identify emerging needs of multi-ethnic youth.
● Develop and execute social media campaigns targeting Black and multi-ethnic communities, in collaboration with partners and schools.
● Ensure campaigns are inclusive, culturally sensitive, and visible to young audiences.
This job description is intended to indicate the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but, whilst some variation can be expected in particular duties,the outline is considered to provide a reasonable general description of the post.
The Ripple Project is seeking a chair and board members to help the community of Restalrig, Lochend and Craigentinny to flourish.
We are a company limited by guarantee and charity that both serves and works with its local community to tackle poverty and inequality by responding to local priorities, circumstances and needs in a sustainable way.
The Ripple is looking forward over the next 5 years to build our capacity to respond to the increasing needs within our community. This is an exciting opportunity for board members and an experienced chair to help make a genuine difference in a community that is struggling but strong.
We are seeking both an experienced chair and board members.
We are particularly interested in people who have knowledge and experience in the following areas:
• Role of Chair
• Role of Vice Chair
• Funding and Investment
• HR
• Communications
If you share our ambition and vision for better lives for local people and their communities we would love to hear from you.
Are you interested in contributing to the work of Health in Mind, a mental health and wellbeing charity based in Edinburgh, working across Scotland? Our vision is that everyone in Scotland has positive mental health and wellbeing and can access high-quality support if, when and how they need it. Through our unique pathway of support, collaborations, campaigns, and resources, we build hope, resilience and understanding of mental health and wellbeing.
Health in Mind Board meets four times a year, via video conferencing or in Edinburgh and is supported by two focused committees, meeting quarterly by video conference.
We are currently seeking applications from people who have experience of mental health difficulties, and/or health and social care, finance, HR and other relevant expertise and experience. You don’t need to have been on a Board before- we offer a full induction and ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We are committed to reflecting the communities we serve and would particularly welcome applications from people who are currently under-represented on our Board, including disabled people, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic communities and people aged under 50.
Are you looking to broaden your experience, learn new skills and share your abilities with a wider community?
ACE IT Scotland is a successful and growing Edinburgh-based charity. We provide free coaching and support to people over 50 to help them access everything the digital world can offer.
Working out of our city centre office, we have a small team of employees and a larger bank of volunteers who provide most of our services. These include community services, such as one-to-one coaching, group sessions, information services, and activity groups within local care homes. Demand for our services continues to grow. The recent events have reinforced just how important digital technology is for the health, wellbeing and connectivity of older people.
We have plans and resources in place to move ahead with our strategy of delivering our core services, seeking to help more people in more areas, and exploring more transformational opportunities longer-term.
We're now looking for new trustees to join our Board. The current Board of six trustees meets four to five times a year, normally in person. In between the formal Board meetings, trustees will serve on one or more of six sub-committees which take a more detailed view of the operation. Extensive use is made of remote meetings and online collaboration tools.
We would be particularly keen to hear from potential trustees who have experience of working with older people, the third sector or health and social services. As an organisation we value diversity and we warmly welcome applications from people with protected characteristics.
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Edinburgh University Students' Association is looking to recruit a Maintenance Electrician to join our Estates team.
Edinburgh University Students’ Association is an award-winning organisation, which exists to provide diverse services, representation, and welfare support to the community of over 49,500 students at the University of Edinburgh. By providing opportunities, helping to create change and offering support, we're here to help students get the most out of their time in Edinburgh. We have five venues around the University of Edinburgh campus – Teviot Row House, King’s Buildings House, Potterrow, the Pleasance and Edinburgh College of Art’s Wee Red Bar – which house our offices, cafés, bars, clubs, spaces for students to meet, study and socialise. These spaces transform into some of the most well loved Edinburgh Festival Fringe venues throughout the month of August each year.
We are a registered charity and all of the income we generate from our commercial activity goes back in to supporting our members. We’re also an organisation with a strategic commitment to support and empower all our staff, and have some exciting plans for the future. There's never been a better time to apply and join our organisation.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Edinburgh University Students’ Association is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
Collaborative Environment: Our team fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment where everyone's ideas are valued. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with skilled professionals who are passionate about what they do. We believe in teamwork and encourage knowledge sharing to ensure continuous growth and development.
Diverse Range of Projects: Working with us means you'll have the chance to work on a diverse range of projects. From small repairs to large-scale commercial renovations, every day brings a new and exciting challenge. This variety keeps the work interesting and helps you expand your skills in different areas.
Professional Growth and Learning: We prioritize the professional growth and development of our team members. We provide opportunities for training, workshops, and seminars to enhance your skills and knowledge. Whether you're looking to refine your existing skills or learn new ones, we're committed to supporting your career advancement.
Job Satisfaction: As a member of our team, you'll experience a sense of job satisfaction knowing that your work directly contributes to improving the lives of our members. Whether it's changing a light bulb or transforming a space, your craftsmanship and problem-solving skills make a real difference and bring smiles to our customers' faces.
Respect and Recognition: We believe in recognizing and appreciating the efforts of our team members. Your hard work, dedication, and contributions will be acknowledged and rewarded. We have a culture that values and respects everyone's ideas, and your input will be actively sought and appreciated.
The Role:
To use a complete customer focused approach to ensure excellent service, maintain the highest levels of technical support, repair and maintenance of electrical equipment as well as minor works of alteration and refurbishment in all Edinburgh University Students’ Association premises.
A proactive open eye approach is expected to ensure the delivery expectations of other stakeholders are met.
The post holder will work as part of the Maintenance and Estates Team. The Maintenance team will ensure the facility premises and contents are kept in good repair and efficient working order to an agreed and excellent standard, in line with regulatory requirements, to ensure safe operation. Each team member will be required to work as business needs dictate and in all buildings across the estate.
The Person:
An enthusiastic, confident and competent individual with the ability to achieve high standards in a multi-function maintenance role.
A person with very high expectations of themselves and others, with a passion for detail, who takes pride in their work, and who has the ability to maintain delivery at a consistently high standard.
We are currently looking to recruit support workers to join our small team within Inclusion Alliance. The role involves supporting people with learning disabilities to be included in the community and lead an ordinary life. Your work would involve helping people to access educational, social, leisure and work or volunteering opportunities in the community.
No experience or formal qualifications are necessary for the role although a caring nature, positive attitude and a sense of fun are important characteristics to have. New staff will receive paid training and undertake shadow shifts with experienced staff members during induction. We want new staff to feel ready and able to work prior to working on their own for the first time.
We have various vacancies available including part time and relief/casual positions in various locations throughout Edinburgh.
Candidates must be caring, motivated and have excellent communication skills whilst being committed to working in a person-centred way ensuring that support is built around the supported person’s wishes and needs.
Benefits include
Join us in making a lasting impact on children’s lives through the power of play!
We are seeking a Chairperson and Trustees to join our Board of Directors
We are seeking committed individuals interested in taking on the exciting role and opportunity as Chairperson of Play Midlothian.
We are also looking for new trustees to join us! (No previous board experience is necessary as full support and training will be provided).
Play Midlothian is a leading charity dedicated to improving and enriching the lives of children and young people through the power of play. We believe that play is a fundamental right and an essential part of a child’s development. Our services are designed to offer inclusive, safe, and stimulating environments where children can grow, learn, and have fun.
We work to support children to thrive through play. It is important for their lives in the here and now as well as for their future life chances.
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Time commitment
As a minimum, you need to be able to commit to:
Join Us as Treasurer at Friends at the End
Are you a passionate advocate for human rights and dignity? Do you have a knack for numbers and a heart for service? Friends at the End SCIO is seeking a dedicated and skilled Treasurer to join our team and help drive our mission forward.
About Us
Friends at the End (FATE) is a Scottish charity that supports individuals' choices at the end of life. We advocate for a change in the law to allow the choice of an assisted death for terminally ill, mentally competent adults. Our mission is to provide information, support, and guidance on end-of-life options, empowering people to make informed decisions.
Role Overview
As our Treasurer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of FATE. You will oversee our financial management, reporting, and planning, ensuring that we can continue to support our community and advocate for compassionate end-of-life choices.
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Why Join Us?