Project Worker
- Part time
- £22,000 pro-rata
- Angus (currently The Cross, Forfar)
- Closing 4th November 2022
- Advertised from 13th October 2022
- Responsible to: Board of Trustees. Hours: 25 hours a week. Period of post: 12 months FIXED TERM contract (with possibility of extension subject to funding).
Role
Angus Voice represents the views and experiences of people in Angus who have mental health problems.
Angus Voice is for and led by people who have personal experience of accessing mental health services. The aim is to build the capacity and involvement of people who use mental health services. It enables us to contribute to improving the services that affect us. The project does this by building partnerships and challenging stigma and discrimination.
Purpose of the post:
The Project Worker will provide flexible support across the range of our activities. Among other things, this may include administrative support, social media support, promoting the work of Angus Voice, answering queries from people interested in becoming involved in the work of Angus Voice, and potential volunteers. There is scope for the role to be adapted balancing the organisation’s requirements, with the workers strengths and interests.
Hours worked will be by negotiation and we anticipate some applicants may be interested in working set full days each week, while others prefer a few hours a day, or some other work pattern.
Key Duties:
- Be a first point of contact and volunteering enquiries, depending on working hours;
- Assist with the co-ordination and running of participation groups and volunteering training;
- Attend associated meetings identified by The Board of Trustees.
- Managing bookings for meetings, events and training sessions, including booking venues and catering as and when needed;
- Actively post relevant and engaging content on our social media channels;
- Assist with designing methods and recording information etc for monitoring and evaluation;
- Assist in the production of information and reports for the Board of Trustees and funders;
- To attend staff meetings, participate in supervision and submit monthly activity reports;
- Carry out any other duties as necessary, and where directed by the Board of Trustees such as recruiting members
Skills Required:
- A positive attitude towards mental health and wellbeing.
- I.T. skills including Microsoft Office and social media platforms, or a willingness to learn.
- Enthusiasm for working with a charity which values lived experience.
- Reliable, enthusiastic and approachable
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to work as part of a small team and a flexible approach
- Experience in supporting vulnerable people/groups to have their views heard
- Knowledge/experience of ‘what works’ regarding service user involvement
- Ability to build partnerships with other professionals and networking
- Skills in service development, monitoring, evaluation and report writing
- Good understanding of the importance of confidentiality and maintaining boundaries
- Experience of challenging stigma and discrimination
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
Application notes
For an application pack contact Angus Voice on: E-mail colinmcmillan919@gmail.com or download below.
If you have any questions or require further information on the role please email or call 07808 080 025 to arrange an informal chat.
Closing date: Friday 4th November at 5.00pm
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Development Worker - Midlothian Access Point & Guided Self-Help
- 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!
MHAP is one of the longest-running independent advocacy organisations in Scotland, and we are now recruiting a new team member to help expand our individual and collective advocacy services for people experiencing mental health challenges and/or addiction issues.
We provide advocacy support to adults aged 18–65 who live in West Lothian or are receiving treatment here. Our work takes place in a range of settings, including St John’s Hospital, HMP Addiewell, and various community locations, as well as home visits when required.
Individual advocacy involves working alongside people on a one-to-one basis to ensure their voices are heard and respected. We support individuals to understand their rights, make informed decisions, and have meaningful influence over matters that affect their lives.
Collective advocacy involves working with groups of people with lived experience to explore shared concerns, identify common themes, and influence service development, policy, and decision-making at a wider level.
This is a varied and rewarding role that can make a real difference in the lives of people who may otherwise be marginalised.
If you believe your skills, experience, and values reflect the criteria outlined in the person specification, we welcome your application.
Peer Support Worker – Rapid Response
- 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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- 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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