Young People’s Support Officer (Mental Health & Wellbeing)
- Full time
- £22,000
- Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh, EH11 2NL (Some working from home will be required)
- Closing 10th January 2023
- Advertised from 19th December 2022
- Hours: 37.5 hours a week (1.0 FTE). Some evening work will be required. (Flexible working/part time will be considered and should be explained in the cover letter)
Role
Building on the success of the Wellbeing Together South West Partnership which Big Hearts has been part of since October 2021 we’re recruiting for a new Young People’s Support Officer to join our staff team.
With funding from the Scottish Government via the City of Edinburgh Council, Big Hearts has played a key role alongside SAMH, With Kids and Space to create a pathway for young people to access community mental health support in South West Edinburgh.
The fixed term Young People’s Support Officer role will focus on providing support to children and young people referred to us for community mental health support. This is a full time, 37.5 hours a week post.
This staff member will play a key role in managing the referral process for children and young people joining our existing projects, as well as working to support the delivery of group work and monitoring the progress of individuals.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Big Hearts is recognised as one of the leading football charities in Scotland, widely praised for the standard of support services and the positive impact generated across Edinburgh.
The Young People’s Support Officer will work full-time within our staff team, to lead our work supporting children and young people aged 5-24 years.
Every month, Big Hearts provides tailored support to over 80 children and young people through four of our existing projects.
This role will help plan, deliver and coordinate Big Hearts’ work to support children and young people through a number of initiatives, including face-to-face groups and events.
This is the perfect role for someone who has experience within the charity sector, and particularly with experience of working with children and young people around their mental health and wellbeing.
This is a fixed term role until the end of December 2024, which may be extended subject to funding.
Application notes
Please email your full CV and cover letter to recruitment@bighearts.org.uk, detailing how your skills and experiences make you a good fit for this role.
For the full role details and application process, please have a look at the job pack.
The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 10th January 2023. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on Monday 16th January 2023, at Tynecastle Park.
If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, please email recruitment@bighearts.org.uk.
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Kinship Care Project Lead (Carers)
- Part time
- £26,000 – £29,000 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 6th January 2025
Role overview
To provide support for Kinship Carers across the city of Edinburgh through group support, one to one support, information, advocacy and advice to build their confidence and self-esteem enabling them to better cope.
ORGANISATION PROFILE
Big Hearts Community Trust is the official charity of Heart of Midlothian Football Club. Based in South West Edinburgh, we aim to improve outcomes for individuals and families, using the power of football. We work across three key areas : Mental Health, Social Connections and Equal Opportunities.
We work closely with local and specialist partners to identify areas of need, understand where we can best add value and ensure our activities are designed and delivered effectively within the communities we serve. More information on our work can be found at bighearts.org.uk
Full details can be found in the job description attached below.
Neuro Stars Project Lead (Children & Young People)
- Part time
- £26,000 – £29,000 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 6th January 2025
Role overview
To improve the quality of life for neurodiverse children and young people living in the South West of the city. We provide group and one to one support, information, advocacy and advice to build families confidence and self-esteem. Working in partnership with statutory and other services including the city of Edinburgh council, Parent and Carer Support and Family Wellbeing team.
ORGANISATION PROFILE
Big Hearts Community Trust is the official charity of Heart of Midlothian Football Club. Based in South West Edinburgh, we aim to improve outcomes for individuals and families, using the power of football. We work across three key areas : Mental Health, Social Connections and Equal Opportunities.
We work closely with local and specialist partners to identify areas of need, understand where we can best add value and ensure our activities are designed and delivered effectively within the communities we serve. More information on our work can be found at bighearts.org.uk
Full details can be found on the job description below.
Adviser – (Welfare Rights, Housing & Debt)
- Full time
- £25,478 – £27,290
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 25th January 2025
To provide high quality advice and representation to individuals and families on income maximisation, welfare benefits, debit, housing and money, in line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers.
The advice will be provided within a range of settings from GP surgeries, schools, Mental Health & Recovery Hubs and local community venues.
By joining our team, you will be helping alleviate poverty and improve individuals, families and children’s lives and ensure our Vision is fulfilled, in that no one in our communities endures hardship.
Role and Responsibilities
Advice
• Provide high quality accurate advice, information and representation in line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers.
• Build positive trusting relationships with individuals and families requiring advice.
• Conduct interviews with clients either in person, telephone or virtual.
• Maintain accurate records and fully utilise the Advice Pro recording system.
• Manage and maintain ongoing advice casework.
• Communicate effectively with third parties on behalf of the client.
• Signpost people to relevant specialist support services where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate computer records in line with CHAI procedures and ensure all client mandates are in line with Data protection legislation.
• Provide consultation support to other professionals on advice.
Service Development
• Support the development of services within their various locations, through maintaining positive relationships with our partner organisations, health care professionals, community link workers, social workers, and support workers.
• Promote the service and represent CHAI to other agencies.
• Deliver training or briefing sessions to help other professionals understand the welfare system and how they can support individuals.
• Prepare as required reports on the outcomes and impact of the service to the Service Manager and Partners.
Personal Development
• Actively participate in all training sessions provided.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of development in welfare benefits, debt issues and housing issues and participate in any training and activities.
• Keep accurate individual training records.
Organisational
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of CHAI.
• Actively participate in Team and Organisational meetings
• Participate in the development of CHAI services.
• Feedback on the review of organisational policies and procedures.
• Promote and represent CHAI services positively.
• Perform other reasonable related duties as required.
We offer the following
• Flexible working
• Access to Simply Health benefit plan
• 32 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
• Enrolment to NOW Pension Scheme
• Extensive training programme
• Full and part time opportunities
• Supportive work environment
• Opportunities to improve services and make a difference
Community Ownership Support Service – Churches Programme Officer (FTC)
- Full time or Part time
- £24,567
- Hybrid: Edinburgh or Inverness
- Closing 13th January 2025
Are you interested in the heritage sector and / or the community sector? Are you a good coordinator, with excellent communication skills and digitally confident?
We are looking for a motivated and well-organised individual to support a new team working with communities across Scotland on the sustainable transfer of former places of worship into community ownership.
This role is office-based, working in Edinburgh or Inverness, but with the potential for some home working. Travel throughout the country will also be required
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