Are you passionate about creating a positive student experience? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where no two days are the same? If so, join us at the Highlands and Islands Students' Association (HISA) as the Local Coordinator for Orkney & Shetland!

Why you’ll love this role:

• Be the face of HISA at UHI Orkney, engaging with students and stakeholders to enhance student life.
• Work closely with student officers and staff to bring student-led initiatives and events to life, from Freshers to club development.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model—3-4 days on campus, with the option to work from home outside term time.
• Collaborate with a supportive team to drive student engagement, deliver impactful campaigns, and shape student representation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the go-to person for students, encouraging involvement in HISA activities.
• Support a range of exciting projects, including elections, Freshers’ events, student clubs, and societies.
• Build relationships with staff and stakeholders to ensure students’ voices are heard and valued.
• Provide advice and signposting for students seeking academic and pastoral support.
• Assist with the smooth running of the Student Voice Representative system.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong communication skills and a passion for student engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a student-facing role or similar will be a plus.

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.

The Senior Support Workers in the Thrive Welcome Teams undertake short-term focused work with a wide range of people. They help people to identify what is important to them and the steps they can take to manage their mental health and wellbeing. The workers connect people into community services, treatment options and self-management resources as appropriate.

They work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and Peer Workers within the locality and develop positive working relationships with other Health and Social Care colleagues, the wider third sector and community organisations in the city. They contribute to the overall development of the Thrive vision, ensuring that the service is accessible and visible and meets the needs of the local community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess the mental health and wellbeing of the individuals who come to the team
• Ensure that any risks identified are escalated in line with NHS Lothian protocols
• Manage a caseload, working in conjunction with the nurses, occupational therapists and social workers in the team if necessary
• Devise asset based Thrive Plans that focus on personal outcomes
• Assist people to utilise community services and self-help resources
• Complete ongoing records on TRAK in line with NHS Lothian timescales
• Attend daily team huddles, business and team meetings
• Contribute to the development of operational processes and procedures
• Develop and sustain effective relationships with statutory colleagues and with Change Mental Health staff
• Contribute to effective team working and the development and evaluation of the service
• Ensure all Health and Safety standards are maintained, including lone working procedures

Essential Criteria:

• An appropriate professional qualification (at least SVQ Level 4)
• At least two years’ experience of working with vulnerable people, preferably in the mental health field
• Experience of enabling people to identify and achieve their personal goals
• Experience of assessing risk and devising collaborative safety plans
• Experience of devising asset-based support plans
• A track record of managing own caseload and completing administrative tasks with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of theories and good practice around early intervention, asset-based approaches and person-centred working
• An awareness of support services in the city and of mental health self-help resources
• Able to work in a trauma-informed way and to apply trauma-skilled approaches
• Able to work with a high level of autonomy and to use an analytical and problem-solving approach
• Committed to continuous professional development and willing to undertake appropriate training and developmental opportunities
• A high level of competency with IT

General Duties

• Ensure all records and client data are managed in line with NHS Lothian’s Data Management and Information Governance policies
• Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements such as the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• To act in accordance with the charity’s Safeguarding procedures
• To follow all lone working and team safety procedures
• To participate in regular supervision, appraisals, team and business meetings
• To undertake induction training and any other training appropriate to the role
• To work in accordance with the charity’s policies and the local operating procedures of Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership
• To represent and promote Change Mental Health within the Thrive Welcome Team and at external meetings and forums as required

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.

All successful candidates will require a PVG Membership. Please be aware that it is classed as an offence if you apply for this role and are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or vulnerable adults.

Benefits:

• 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial, and medical advice as well as support with life’s challenges
• A 35-hour working week, enhanced sick pay & season ticket loan.
• A great work life balance with flexible and blended working environment.
• Access to purchase a Blue Light Discount Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements
• Generous 37 days’ holiday
• Paid Mental Wellbeing Days
• Professional development including funded opportunities

**Join Our Team as a Local Coordinator for Argyll & SAMS!**

Are you passionate about enhancing student life and making a tangible difference in your community? The Highlands and Islands Students' Association is looking for a motivated Local Coordinator to be the vibrant face of our organisation at UHI SAMS and UHI Argyll. In this dynamic part-time role, you'll engage directly with students, organise exciting campus activities, and ensure that student voices are heard and valued. You'll collaborate closely with staff, support the development of student societies, and contribute to campaigns that improve the overall student experience. If you're a natural communicator, highly organised, and eager to play a key role in shaping a supportive, inclusive student community, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Flexible hours, a competitive salary, and the chance to make a real impact await you—apply today and help us create a brighter future for students across Argyll!

Key Responsibilities

· Be the first point of contact for students at the Academic Partner, encouraging them to get involved in the Students’ Association and extra-curricular activity

· Supporting and creating the in-person

· As directed by the Development Manager, support the various student focused activities

Develop relationships with key members of staff within the Academic Partner and key external stakeholders

· Work collaboratively with other Association staff members as and when required for the development of the organisation and key student engagement strategies

· Supported by the Advice Service Coordinator provide advice and guidance where appropriate; signpost more complex cases to the Advice Service or other support and guidance for any academic/pastoral issues;

· Undertake key administrative duties such as managing shared email inboxes, tracking finances, generating reports and keeping records for Student Voice Rep engagement and meetings

About ENSA

Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association (ENSA) exists to enable our 20,000 student members across Edinburgh and around the globe to make the most of their university experience. We do this by representing, supporting and developing Edinburgh Napier University students to be successful in their studies; to try out new things; to engage in, and contribute to, university life; to be healthy and happy; to bring about positive change; and to have fun.

About the role

As our Chair has now come to the end of her term in office, we are looking to recruit a new Chair with the skills and experience to lead the Board of Directors, promoting good governance and providing effective and empowering line management to support our CEO. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has the strategic focus, governance understanding, leadership experience and time to support and develop a committed Board and ensure ENSA delivers the best experience for students.

Please see the Job Description and Person Spec for full details.

About ENSA’s Board of Directors

The Board is collectively in charge of ENSA, for upholding its values and aligning it to the Association’s charitable aims. It has overall responsibility for ENSA’s governance: budget-setting and financial reporting, health and safety, human resources and legal compliance.

The Board is made up of 12 Directors: six External Lay Directors (including the Chair) appointed through a competitive process for their professional expertise; three Student Lay Directors who are registered students of Edinburgh Napier University and appointed through a competitive process; and three Sabbatical Officers who are elected by the student body.

In line with charity law, all ENSA’s Directors (elected and appointed) have equal status. Directors have a variety of experience and skills which offer different perspectives, and are all, jointly and severally, liable for the governance of the charity. Directors are expected to take their responsibilities seriously, attend meetings, and manage any conflicts of interests appropriately.