- Advertised from 23rd August 2022
- Salary dependant on experience. Hours are negotiable, 21-35 hours per week.
Role
At U-evolve we believe in building resilient, confident and thriving communities one young person at a time. We are trauma skilled mental health professionals, working 1:1 and in groups with young people. We focus on equipping our young people with our core values of confidence, resilience and security as the foundations of healing, recovery and personal growth.
Our therapeutic coaching team support the wellbeing of the young person to achieve the changes they want and need in their life by drawing on evidence-based theories and practices from Coaching Psychology, Counselling and Therapy.
We are driven by the belief at all young people deserve support, opportunity and understanding to live their lives their way, regardless of where they are starting from, and that the young person is at centre leading the process, designing their healing journey.
We also work with the adults in young people’s network- building a trauma informed community-ensuring that they can effectively and compassionately support young people through the challenges they may be facing in a non-judgemental, accessible way.
You can find out more about us on our website or if you’d like to chat to a member of the team just get in touch.
This is an exciting time for U-evolve, as we move towards our ambition to be there for every young person in Scotland. As a growing, grassroots charity we are looking for a new Therapeutic Coach who shares our vision and values.
As a Therapeutic Coach you will;
- Provide 1:1 therapeutic support to young people aged 11-21 years old.
- Design and deliver group work for young people.
- Design and deliver training for frontline professionals on a range of topics, including trauma skilled, coaching and compassion.
- Build relationships with partners, including schools, community groups and public sector.
Requirements of the role
We want to recruit people to join our team who share our vision, values and drive to support young people to thrive, no matter where they are starting from. We are committed to the learning and development of our team and we welcome applications from a wide range of experience and backgrounds. Please see the job description for full details.
All our coaches are working towards their qualification in counselling or psychotherapy, and we have a generous learning and development package to support this. If you are not yet qualified, or on a qualification pathway, but are committed to reaching that goal we’d still love you to apply.
Application notes
To arrange a chat about the role please get in touch.
To apply please complete the application form and email to hello@u-evolve.org by midday on Friday 23rd September.
Interviews will take place in Edinburgh week beginning 3rd October.
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From September 2026 and initially for three years
Due to the expiry of the term of office of the current Chair, COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland) needs a new Chair to provide strategic direction and governance.
As Scotland’s professional body for counselling and psychotherapy, COSCA aims to advance and support all forms of counselling, psychotherapy, and the use of counselling skills, build confidence in counselling and psychotherapy and protect the public in its use of services.
The Chair will be a facilitator, a diplomat, a communicator, a coach, a leader and a listener. The Chair will:
- attend and chair Board meetings (4 per annum)
- provide leadership and guide the members of the Board to set overall policy and targets and monitor outcomes
- understand the voluntary sector, governance of a charity, charity law and the funding of charities
- be committed to the advancement of counselling and psychotherapy and enthusiasm for COSCA’s work
- be a strategic thinker, be able to communicate well and work collaboratively with colleagues and the Chief Executive
- be willing to devote time and effort to the organisation and represent COSCA where appropriate.
Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
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- Part time
- £26,026 pro-rata
- On site: Dalkeith with travel throughout Midlothian
- Closing 5th January 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for someone with lived or living experience in problematic drug and/or alcohol use and mental health difficulties to join our Midlothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing team. This role is funded by CORRA Improvement Fund.
We are recruiting Peer Support Worker to support the delivery of a Rapid Response Service in partnership with the Midlothian Substance Use Team. You will have lived experience in problematic drug and/or alcohol use and experience of delivering one to one support for people recovering from substance use and mental health difficulties.
Successful applicants will hold drop-ins and provide short-term, outcome focused one to one support to people who have overdosed or are at the high risk of it. The role will also require regular outreach work in community and co-facilitating SMART groups. You will work in a person centered and strength-based way appropriately using your lived experience to support others.
The successful applicant will work as part of the Recovery & Justice Support Team and the wider Midlothian Health in Mind Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Services team, and support the promotion of all Health in Mind services.
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- Part time
- £29,834 pro-rata
- On site: Midlothian
- Closing 12th January 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Midlothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Team. This post is funded by Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Midlothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Team as a Development Worker.
Midlothian Access Point is dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of individuals aged 18 to 65 who are registered with a GP in Midlothian. We provide a range of services including information, advice, referrals, and support to help our clients access the resources they need.
Within this role, you will be responsible for delivering individual assessments for the Midlothian Access Point. You will be required to deliver a set amount of individual assessments each week either in person, telephone or online.
The successful candidate will have responsibility for facilitating, developing, and delivering Guided Self Help sessions. Guided Self-Help is a one-to-one support service that guides people to access self-help materials. Sessions are delivered in person, online or over the phone. The service is based on the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Counselling (IPC) and is for anyone aged 18 and over experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression, stress or sleep problems.
They will work collaboratively with communities to provide tailored support, connect individuals to appropriate resources, and maintain a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to meet the needs of vulnerable groups.
If you have experience in these areas and are passionate about supporting people to fulfil their potential, we’d love to hear from you!
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- Full time
- £31,690
- On site: Scottish Borders and Midlothian
- Closing 9th January 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Midlothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Team. This post is funded by Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership.
We have an exciting leadership opportunity to join our South Services team as the Team Leader for the Scottish Borders Community Mental Health Team and the Midlothian Recovery and Justice Team. Within this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day delivery of our community mental health and wellbeing services.
You should have experience in; leading and managing services, staff leadership and development, supporting people with their mental health and wellbeing, working as part of a team, meeting funding targets, data analysis and reporting.
If you have experience in these areas and are passionate about supporting people to fulfil their potential, we’d love to hear from you!
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