Rainbow Valley are seeking a passionate and results-driven Fundraiser to join our dedicated team in making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

As a small charity focused on running courses to educate and empower people affected by cancer, assisting them in taking control of the things they can, such as attitude, wellbeing, diet, and exercise, we are committed to creating meaningful change in our community. Many more people survive a cancer diagnosis than ever and at Rainbow Valley we believe people can learn to and deserve to Thrive in life after a cancer diagnosis.

Our vision is to make Rainbow Valley a name known to everyone, and we need your expertise to help us achieve our fundraising goals to succeed in our mission, and to offer our courses to as many people as we can.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies to generate financial support for the organisation's programs and initiatives.
• Assist with and develope fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives to engage the community and raise awareness about our cause.
• Create fundraising materials, including grant proposals, sponsorship packages, and donor communications.
• Attend networking events to promote our mission and fundraising initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in fundraising within the non-profit sector is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in grant writing and crafting compelling fundraising materials.
• Solid organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passionate about the mission and values of Rainbow Valley and the community we serve.

Mindspace Recovery College is part of Mindspace Limited. We aim to promote mental wellbeing in a safe and supportive environment within Perth and Kinross by providing services to the community which complement those offered by statutory organisations.

The Young People’s Recovery College was formed in October 2016. From its inception the Young People’s Recovery staff have very successfully developed and delivered programmes of self-management, awareness and information sessions for young people with lived experience of mental ill health.

We need an enthusiastic and skilled facilitator to join our team and continue the development of the Young People’s Recovery College in partnership with the Adult Recovery College and Counselling service.

Role

Mindspace Limited is a community-based voluntary organisation committed to supporting and promoting the mental well-being of people in the Perth area. Mindspace is funded by NHS Tayside, Perth & Kinross Council, Health and Social Care Partnership, the Scottish Government and donations. Mindspace aims to promote mental well-being in a safe and supportive environment.

Purpose of the post

The Young People’s Recovery College was formed in October 2016. From its inception, the Young People’s Recovery team have successfully developed and delivered self-management, awareness and information sessions for young people with lived experience of mental ill health.

We need an enthusiastic and skilled facilitator to join our team and continue the development of the Young People’s Recovery College in partnership with the Adult Recovery College and Counselling service.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a structured learning programme to schools and partner organisations with colleagues and partners.
• Participate in external forums, workshops and events to promote the work of Mindspace.
• Monitor, evaluate and improve learning delivery and resources.
• Ensure adequate records are kept under GDPR guidelines while ensuring all young people's confidentiality
• Ensure quality of service by collating and monitoring young people’s feedback.
• Contribute to developing service guidelines, policies and protocols to ensure the organisation maintains high-quality services.
• In collaboration with the Senior Recovery Facilitator and Chief Executive, set appropriate missions and goals to ensure the continued development of the service.
• Undertake other duties that may be required and commensurate with the post.

All successful applicants will be subject to PVG check.

For informal discussion or enquiries please contact Alice Pearce: alice@mindspacepk.com or Douglas Stewart: doug@mindspacepk.com

RAMH have been developing Social Prescribing in partnership with General Practitioners since October 2015 and we have Link Workers based in East Renfrewshire. The role of this innovative and exciting Social Prescribing development is to facilitate access to community support and opportunities for enhancing self-management skills for people who use services. We are looking for individuals who have some experience and an understanding of working with people who may experience a lack of social connections evidenced by: loneliness, mental health problems and isolation, and who may also have a range of social problems. You will need to have an understanding of how to recognise and develop assets/strengths for people, and enabling approaches when working within local communities and how this can connect with people’s recovery journey. You should be pro-active and experienced in using a variety of social media platforms and applications for communication and as an intervention.

You will be able to work independently using a hybrid model of working from GP practices and/or at home and be very pro-active in finding community resources and helping people access local services and activities to promote their sense of wellbeing. You will have the ability to sustain contact with individuals to assist them to maintain activities. In addition, you should be confident working closely with GPs, practice staff and community agencies. You need to have a high level of IT proficiency, as you are required to record your work daily on a range of IT systems.

You will be required to contribute to a database of local resources, maintain accurate records and actively participate in evaluating, monitoring and reporting this innovative service.

A relevant HNC or SVQ III or equivalent is required for this post as is a clear awareness of SSSC Codes of Practice.

You will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who can provide confidential Counselling services for young people in secondary school settings.

You must hold a recognised diploma in Counselling, already have or be working towards BACP/COSCA/NCPS accreditation (as an individual) and have experience of working with young people in a therapeutic way. You will be a reflective practitioner with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of staff, parents and young people. Referrals come through East Renfrewshire HSCP Healthier Minds hub and you will be expected to counsel a range of vulnerable young people aged 10-18 years who may be experiencing emotional, behavioural and psychological difficulties. You will have an understanding of adolescent development, be able to identify emotional and mental health problems in young people and where appropriate refer on to higher tiered mental health services.

You will be required to maintain confidential records, provide regular statistical reports and contribute to the development and evaluation of this project.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Irene Brown Service Manager on 0141 847 8900