Mental Health Co-ordinator
- Part time
- £25,000 – £29,000 pro-rata
- On site: Wester Hailes
- Closing 27th September 2024
- Advertised from 10th September 2024
- 21-24 hours per week over Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday based at The Living Well Centre in Wester Hailes. Some occasional evening or weekend working may be required.
Role
Are you passionate about being part of an organisation where your work has meaningful impact on delivering vital health services to local people facing entrenched multiple deprivation?
The Health Agency (THA) is a leading community-based organisation providing services within the integrated Health and Social Care Healthy Living Centre in Wester Hailes. Set up in 1999, it aims to make a positive and meaningful impact on the physical and mental health and wellbeing of those who live within the local community.
The Health Agency does this through the rich provision of community services covering;
- Mental Health support through Counselling delivered by qualified and trainee therapists
- Support services to those affected by cancer and long-term conditions such as COPD and long COVID. Services are also provided to relatives, carers, and friends of anyone who has received a diagnosis, and anyone bereaved due to cancer
- Food insecurity and the health inequalities that prevent people from getting access to quality, affordable, healthy food
- Physical activity and maintaining a healthy diet long term.
- Community groups for carers, women and more
- Complementary therapy services
- A community gardening group
We are seeking a talented Mental Health professional to fill a permanent role part time role as a Mental Health Co-ordinator. This role reports to the CEO and works as part of a team delivering exceptional standards of critical services across multiple programs to the local community in Wester Hailes.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment, Development & Performance:
- Initiate and progress regular trainee intakes to ensure the provision of services across all therapies from counselling to complimentary and more. This includes selecting for interview, interviewing and induction activity.
- Support with broader THA role recruitment activity and induction of new employees.
- Assist in the management of any flexible support team resource, in relation to work tasks, attendance, identification of training needs and day to day supervision.
Operational Co-ordination & Administration:
- Collaborate with CEO for THA and undertake activities as agreed with them to ensure THA services are delivered to an exceptional and compliant operational standard.
- Support each Service Manager to schedule and co-ordinate THA employees, sessional workers and volunteer capacity across all agency provided services.
- Perform all necessary operational tasks of a placement provider, including completing and ensuring all placement paperwork and record keeping is fully compliant and of a high standard.
- Develop and progress projects as required. In addition, assist in the monitoring, tracking and administrative tasks associated with projects underway within THA service teams.
- Responsible for gathering all counselling related paperwork/records, information is completed accurately, entered the appropriate THA system, and maintained on an ongoing basis.
- Ensure that relevant data and reporting requirements relating to services such as counselling, CORE scores and evaluation are collated and shared with the CEO and the Board.
Safeguarding
- Provide safeguarding rota cover as part of a small safeguarding team and in line with the THA Safeguarding policy to those providing individual counselling, group counselling or other relevant services.
- Provide operational support to a team of mental health practitioners providing therapeutic, emotional, and practical support.
Relationship Management and Service Partner Integration
- Work collaboratively with statutory services such as NHS specialist mental health services and GP’s, to ensure that joined-up, integrated support experience is offered to all THA service users
- Build co-operative and beneficial relationships, develop networks and promotes partnership working with local community members, groups and wider with session providers, agencies, funders, and local authorities.
- Develop relationships with academic institutions and promote The Health Agency as a placement provider to trainees looking to carry out clinical hours as part of their counselling courses.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Diploma in Counselling such as; person centred counselling, CBT or an equivalent qualification is essential. Ideally the qualification would be accredited by BACP or BABCP or COSCA,
- PVG Scheme Membership
- Experience of a person-centred approach to mental health support
- Experience of taking a lead role in the planning and delivery of mental health support and recovery
- Understanding of health & safety requirements and safeguarding needs for a counselling service and those delivering counselling services
- A solid working understanding of the challenges faced by people living in areas of multiple deprivation
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence e a wide range of stakeholders.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and email.
- Right To Work in the UK
What We Offer
- A unique opportunity to be part a respected and impactful organization.
- The chance to make a real difference to the lives of individuals and communities in Wester Hailes.
- A base salary between £25 – 29k per annum (prorated) plus 3% contribution to NEST pension scheme with an employee contribution of 5% required.
- Working hours: 21-24 hours per week over Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday based at The Living Well Centre in Wester Hailes. Some occasional evening or weekend working may be required.
Application notes
To apply, by end of day Friday 27th September 2024, please email the following to
Recruitment@thehealthagency.org.uk
- a current CV
- a covering letter clearly outlining your suitability for the role and detailing any experience of working for community-based organisations
Shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete an additional written exercise as part of the recruitment process during the first week of October with interviews starting mid-October 2024.
For more information about The Health Agency and the role, please visit thehealthagency.org.uk or contact Recruitment@thehealthagency.org.uk
The Health Agency is committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery. We make recruitment decisions based on your experience and skills. For individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, can email; Recruitment@thehealthagency.org.uk
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a Basic Disclosure check from Disclosure Scotland. The Health Agency will cover the cost of the application.
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Finance Assistant
- Part time
- £25,610 – £28,577 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Edinburgh/flexible
- Closing 24th November 2024
About you
Do you want to use your skills to make a real difference to the myeloma community?
We’re looking for a professional to join our Finance team on a part time basis. If you have experience of using an accounting system and knowledge of charity specific accounting requirements, this role may be for you. You will need to have excellent IT skills in a financial environment, including being highly proficient in the use of excel, excellent numeracy skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail and a high level of written and verbal communication skills. You will need the ability to work as part of a team and to build relationships working in partnership with both internal and external stakeholders.
Experience of Xledger cloud accounting software and Raiser’s Edge CRM software as well as accounting qualification to AAT or equivalent is desirable but not essential.
About the role
This is an exciting time to join Myeloma UK as we launch our new five year strategy. The Finance Assistant role is varied and encompasses many aspects of the Finance Department work. You will be responsible for processing of income and expenditure and assist other colleagues with compliance with controls and procedures.
The role includes processing of of all expenditure and payments to the finance system, matching purchase orders, ensuring correct coding and authorisation procedures as well assisting in processing all income streams to Raisers Edge and the finance system..
The post holder will be assisting with the day to day activities of the finance function ensuring financial transactions are efficiently and accurately recorded, thus enabling the Finance Department to provide a first class finance service to our stakeholders.
About us
Myeloma UK is the only UK charity focused on myeloma and its related conditions. We provide support and influence access to treatments, while researching a cure. Thanks to life-extending treatments and support, today many people affected by myeloma are able to live longer and to live well. Together, we support, so no one faces myeloma alone.
We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future.
Our ultimate goal is to find a cure and make myeloma history. Until then, our mission is to help every patient live well with myeloma for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change in care.
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- £35,489 – £40,229 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 26th November 2024
ASH Scotland is currently recruiting for a Business Services Officer to carry out a varied and interesting business support role within the organisation.
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- Part time
- £25,861 – £27,141 pro-rata
- On site: Sensory Hub, George Street Perth (with travel across Perth and Kinross
- Closing 15th November 2024
We are currently recruiting a Community Involvement Coordinator, which is a newly created role to join our dedicated team at Vision PK, a growing charity who have recently opened our new sensory hub in the heart of Perth.
About Us:
VisionPK is an exciting and growing charity, recently opening our new Sensory Hub in the heart of Perth. We provide specialist services for people with sight loss, hearing loss, or who are deaf, living within the Perth and Kinross local authority area. Our specialist rehabilitation service is commissioned by Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership, allowing us to offer essential support to individuals facing sensory challenges.
The Role:
This role will strengthen VisionPK’s presence in the community by overseeing volunteer recruitment and governance, building stakeholder relationships and managing our telephone befriending project.
Key responsibilities include:
- Volunteer Recruitment and Governance
- Community Engagement and Relationship Building
- Telephone Befriending Project Leadership
- Raising Awareness and Promoting VisionPK
About You:
- Experience in volunteer management, community engagement, or project coordination.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse groups.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- A proactive, collaborative, and compassionate individual who is passionate about making a positive difference.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of an exciting time as we grow and develop our newly opened Sensory Hub in Perth.
- Make a real difference in the lives of people with sensory loss.
- Join a supportive and fun team that values hard work and collaboration.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
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