Our mission is to be a leading and independent voice in promoting a society where people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions are treated fairly, have their rights respected, and have appropriate support to live the life of their choice. People who work at the Commission play a vital role in promoting rights and welfare of some of Scotland’s most vulnerable people. It’s challenging and rewarding work that relies on excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our professional and multi-disciplinary team. This role is part of a newly expanded team that will respond flexibly and efficiently to the growing demands of the Commission.

The role of the Administration Officer is to provide a professional, effective, and high-level confidential support service to the Chief Executive and other members of the Executive Leadership Team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and focused professional who has the relevant qualification or equivalent experience, experience working for a senior manager within a complex organisation, accurate note-taking skills, e.g., shorthand/speedwriting and excellent written and oral communication skills.

Bipolar Scotland is at an exciting time in our story. We are part-way through our 5-year strategy “A Time to Move Forward” and are offering the opportunity for an exceptional candidate to play a key part in the expansion of the organisation.

Partly funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, we are seeking an experienced Volunteer Co-ordinator to recruit, train and support Volunteers across different functions. This will include support group facilitators, and lived-experience peer volunteers, as well as working alongside senior colleagues to recruit fundraising and social media volunteers. The successful candidate will be a proactive, passionate individual with the drive and initiative to be part of a forward-looking organisation. The ideal candidate will have direct experience of recruiting and supporting Volunteers, including excellent record keeping skills and a strong commitment to compliance with due process for the protection of vulnerable groups. Knowledge or experience of working with mental health conditions is not essential but will be helpful in appreciating the context of our work.

The successful candidate must have a current driving licence and access to a vehicle. The role covers the whole of Scotland and will be based at our new office in central Paisley, with the opportunity for hybrid working. Part-time applications will be considered.

Organisation Profile

Bipolar Scotland is Scotland’s charity for people living with bipolar. Our vision is for a good life for everyone in Scotland who lives with bipolar. We are member led, collaborative, advocates of peer support, focused on equality and rights based. See our website bipolarscotland.org.uk for further information.

We are looking for an individual who can carry out a variety of duties within a locality office based in Clydebank that provides support for people with dementia and their carers, in a variety of environments, personalised to the individual’s needs across Dunbartonshire. You will act as the first point of contact for people phoning or calling at the service office and you should have a positive approach to dementia.

The role will consist of processing correspondence and other tasks such as photocopying, maintaining records, compiling statistics and databases for the Commissioned Service Lead and other staff as required. Strong IT skills essential. Ensure that all mail is collated, franked/ stamped and taken to the post office by the end of the working day.

Undertaking finance tasks in accordance with organisation guidelines. To assist in the preparation and issuing of invoices to carers, people with dementia and health and care partnership when applicable. To bank receipts, submit finance documents and records to the national office on a weekly basis, reconcile petty cash each month and to collate salary information and ensure that details are properly authorised with the Payroll Administrator by the due date each month.

You will also have good organisational and communication skills. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

Our mission is to be a leading and independent voice in promoting a society where people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions are treated fairly, have their rights respected, and have appropriate support to live the life of their choice. People who work at the Commission play a vital role in promoting rights and welfare of some of Scotland’s most vulnerable people. It’s challenging and rewarding work that relies on excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our professional and multi-disciplinary team. This role is part of a newly expanded team that will respond flexibly and efficiently to the growing demands of the Commission.

The post-holder will support the visits and telephone advice line functions with day-to-day preparation, monitoring and reporting of local, guardianship, themed visits, and support end of year meetings.

The post-holder will plan, manage and deliver agreed projects within timescales ensuring collaborative working across a range of stakeholders to support the delivery of the project objectives.

The ideal candidate must have a relevant degree or equivalent experience, project management experience and excellent written and oral communication skills.