SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) supports the aim of Scottish Government and COLSA for any child, young person or adult who has thoughts of taking their own life, or are affected by suicide, to get the help they need and feel a sense of hope.

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. We are a committed and lead member of the Suicide Prevention Scotland delivery collective, ensuring that lived and living experience is at the forefront when delivering Scotland’s national suicide prevention strategy, Creating Hope Together.

About the Role

The Lived and Living Experience Panel (LLEP) is a group of people from across Scotland who have lived experience of suicide. The purpose of the LLEP is to ensure that the voice of people with experience of suicide is at the heart of Creating Hope Together: Scotland’s Suicide Prevention Strategy 2022-2032. The panel plays a central role in co-producing Suicide Prevention Scotland’s programme of work to deliver the strategy.

SAMH hosts the LLEP on behalf of Suicide Prevention Scotland, a delivery collective established by SG and COSLA.

The Lived and Living Experience Panel Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating LLEP engagement with all organisations involved in the delivery of Creating Hope Together.

The postholder will establish and manage effective relationships with panel members, national and local stakeholders and partners, coordinate meetings and engagements, and support provision of ongoing emotional and wellbeing support and guidance to LLEP members.

What we are looking for

To be successful in this post you will need experience of working in suicide prevention and working with people or groups with lived experience. You will have experience of providing emotional support, guidance and advice to people, and strong project management, coordination and administrative skills.

What we will provide for you

You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our benefits include:

• Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to virtual training sessions
• 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after five years’ service
• Four public holidays
• Two paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you
• Team wellbeing budgets
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life Assurance policy
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Do you have a passion for helping young people and the wider community discover Jesus and grow in their faith? We’re seeking an enthusiastic Youth & Community Worker to inspire, and support our young people in their faith journey while strengthening connections across our community.

Your Mission

• Support children and young people in their faith journey
• Build connections with schools, youth organisations & the wider community
• Create engaging, fun, and faith-filled activities

What We’re Looking For

• A committed Christian with a heart for supporting others in their faith journey
• Experience working with children/young people
• Creative, fun, and full of energy
• Excellent at building relationships and inspiring others

What We Offer

• A welcoming church family with a passion for serving the community
• Space to bring your own ideas and shape youth ministry

Embracing difference, leading change

We are seeking a dedicated Services Manager to join our West of Scotland services’ team. The West of Scotland area covers a wide geographical area and has services from Glasgow, Hamilton and Helensburgh. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who aligns with our organisational values and is passionate about driving positive change. If you are enthusiastic and committed to making a difference, we invite you to explore this role.

At Scottish Autism our organisational values are Collaboration, Compassion, Change Makers and Contribution. These values are at the heart of everything we do.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and forward-thinking organisation. We utilise and promote a coaching model to develop the autonomy of our teams. Successful candidates must possess strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills, approachable and friendly, you will provide and maintain a quality service, where the focus will be on developing skills, strategies of intervention and maximising independence for those we support. You will have demonstrable experience of liaising with multi-disciplinary teams, developing and auditing various care and/or support plans, risk management, people management, and developing close links in the local community, promoting the service and the organisation.

One of the key outcomes for this role will include managing the direct service provision of a group of services to the highest quality and maintaining these services as autism specific. The successful candidate will also manage the financial and budgetary targets involved in the provision of these services and participate in the planning, update and review of these budgets.

Suitable candidates will have a relevant qualification as set by the SSSC such as SVQ level 4 in Health/Social Care and the Leadership in Management and Care Award; coupled with experience in a management role.

Scottish Autism offers youa comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• 32 days holiday (which increases to 37 with your length of service)
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Various discounts via our discount platform and corporate partnerships
• Sector leading training from day one
• Non-contributory life assurance scheme
• Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)

Find out more about our comprehensive benefits package HERE

For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Liza Mccrorie, Regional Manager via liza.mccrorie@scottishautism.org

This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check. Please note, the successful candidate will be required to update their SSSC registration within 3 months of starting in post. Scottish Autism cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.

Full UK Driving License preferred due to the wide geographical area covered by the role.

Join Our Team as a Peer Support Advisor for Glasgow and the Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit

Do you have lived experience of a spinal cord injury and are passionate about supporting others?

Spinal Injuries Scotland is looking for a Peer Support Advisor to join our team based in the Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit, Glasgow, to support patients, their families, and friends to help come to terms with a spinal cord injury.

You will build and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, NHS staff and partner organisations, delivering person-centred peer support and provide insight into the process of recovery through sharing of experience in a positive way.

This will be a permanent appointment to a varied role where you will be a key member of a small team supported by a backroom office of professionals. You will be the face of Spinal Injuries Scotland, helping people at a time of real need, with scope to make a lasting positive difference to their lives.

Who we are

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia and fund vital dementia research.

What you’ll do

Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to support family carers of people living with dementia?

If so, you can be part of a Team of Specialist Dementia Carer Link Workers (SDC Link Workers) providing dementia expertise and support to those affected by dementia, with a specific focus on family carers.

The aim of the role is to support family carers to understand the illness, and provide evidenced based intervention, practical advice and emotional support at all stages, including key transition points and bereavement.

Supporting our North Lanarkshire locality, the post will be based within Motherwell working across Wishaw and Shotts.

What you’ll have

The successful candidate will have a flexible approach and able to deal with a number of enquiries and partnerships driven from the community and external partners including Social Services and NHS. You’ll be a fantastic communicator who is listens effectively to our service users and provides clear, concise and detailed advice to a varied audience.

Skills in using digital platforms are essential as we use a blended approach to support people that involve some virtual meetings and on-line groups.

Applicants must have a full and valid driving license and vehicle to be able to travel for this role.

Applicants must hold a recognised relevant professional qualification, have a good understanding of dementia and how it affects people and their families along with excellent communication skills, a warm flexible approach, combined with skills in empathy and relationship building.

In addition, you should have skills and knowledge at the Enhanced Level of the Promoting Excellence Framework or be able to evidence you are working towards its completion.

Established in 1960, we are a social enterprise which provides meaningful opportunities for people with a learning disability within Glasgow and surrounding areas. The service combines accessible social and enterprising activities and offers individualised support, empowering people to make a positive contribution to their community.

The successful candidate will undertake a senior role in the support of adults with a range of learning disabilities, and will encourage participation in economic, social enterprise and other activities that enable people to gain skills and confidence. The Social Enterprise Coordinator will play a lead role within the staff team and contribute positively to the development of the service.

The successful applicant will have experience of and a proven track record in leading a support team in the context of the post. The ability to play a proactive role in the promotion and development of the service, as well as excellent communication skills is also essential. Most importantly, the role requires a positive and empowering approach to the support of people purchasing the service at Fortune Works.

We offer excellent terms and conditions and training opportunities for all of our staff and you will benefit from being part of a vibrant and dedicated staff team.

RDA Glasgow Group have an exciting opening for an enthusiastic individual to work with the Volunteer Lead, to recruit and support our volunteers at The Glasgow Group of Riding for the Disabled.

Glasgow Riding for the Disabled Association has been providing riding and equine therapy experiences for children and adults living with disabilities across Glasgow and surrounding areas for almost 60 years. We are based in a purpose-built Centre in Summerston.

We are now recruiting for a part-time temporary Volunteer Development Coordinator to help us to continue and develop the delivery of our services.

Duties will include actively promoting the Centre and the volunteering opportunities, attending volunteering workshops and other similar events within the local community, assisting in the delivery of volunteer inductions and training and implementing informal and informal volunteer recognition activities. There will be an element of evening and weekend working.

The successful candidate will establish strong relationships with staff, coaches and volunteers and a commitment to the work of the RDA and its organisational values is essential.

Full details and the full job description can be found on our website www.rdaglasgow.org.

Govan HELP is recruiting Community Connector to lead and coordinate place-based community development activity across Govan.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced community development practitioner to play a key role in strengthening collaboration between residents, community groups, public services, and third-sector partners. You will help ensure local priorities are identified, supported, and delivered in a coordinated, inclusive and community-led way.

The role will focus on developing and delivering a place-based action plan, aligned with local priorities around poverty reduction, family wellbeing, inclusion, and community resilience.

About Govan HELP & Place-Based Working

Govan HELP is a trusted community anchor organisation with deep roots in Govan. We work alongside local people and partners to support collective action, amplify lived experience and improve outcomes for families and communities. Our place-based approach focuses on addressing the social, economic, and environmental factors affecting people’s lives, complementing wider child poverty, family wellbeing and community planning strategies across Glasgow.

Key Responsibilities

The Community Connector will:

• Develop and coordinate a place-based action plan linked to local priorities
• Work closely with residents, steering groups, and partners to agree and deliver actions
• Map community assets, services, and activity to identify strengths, gaps and opportunities
• Build and sustain effective partnerships across community, voluntary and statutory sectors
• Design and deliver community engagement activity, communications, and local campaigns
• Monitor progress and impact, gathering data, feedback, and evidence
• Prepare reports and updates for funders, partners, and community stakeholders
• Support delivery of targeted funding initiatives, including small grants or participatory funding
• Manage allocated project budgets and contribute to funding applications
• Contribute to the wider work of Govan HELP’s Family Support Team
• Uphold organisational values, safeguarding responsibilities, and inclusive practice

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of community development or community engagement work
• Strong partnership-working skills across sectors
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Proven project planning and coordination experience
• Experience of monitoring, evaluation and report writing
• Ability to work independently with initiative and creativity
• Commitment to asset-based, strengths-focused approaches
• Strong values around equality, inclusion, and participation

Desirable

• Experience of participatory budgeting or community-led funding
• Experience of communications, promotion, or social media
• Experience facilitating consultation, engagement, or co-design
• Knowledge of the Govan community and local partnerships.

Why Work with Us?

At Govan HELP you’ll be part of a values-driven organisation making a real difference in people’s lives. We offer a supportive team environment, meaningful work, and the opportunity to shape place-based change alongside the community.

As a leading Scottish children’s healthcare charity, we are seeking to recruit an experienced Trusts & Foundations Lead to join our team.

The post holder is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a fundraising strategy to retain and increase income from charitable trusts and foundations against agreed targets.

The Hospital Engagement Co-ordinator at Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity plays an important role in supporting children, families and hospital staff to have positive, meaningful experiences at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow and all associated sites.

This role focuses on creating positive and meaningful experiences for hospital staff, patients and families. You will plan, coordinate and deliver a range of engagement activity, including events, activities and conferences, that help build strong connections across the hospital community and enhance everyday experiences within the hospital.