As a member of the board, you'd be shaping our strategic vision, providing good independent judgement and making sure that everything we do is underpinned by strong governance. We are seeking candidates who can contribute the organisation more widely, whether that be taking part in fundraisers or assisting the CEO and team when needed. You would also act as an advocate for NEECS.

The Board of Trustees will review the services provided and develop a new strategic direction for the service. Key skills to support this work will include team-working and collaboration, combined with strong and supportive leadership.

The Board of Trustees are ultimately responsible for the management and administration, but operational delivery of the NEECS’ vision is delegated to the CEO. The CEO is accountable to the board for the efficient management of the charity and for the implementation of board-agreed priorities and business plan.

Who we are looking for

It is important that our Board is made up of people with a range of experiences, skills, backgrounds as well as lived experience, to help us to shape, support and realise our mission and aims.

Please note: we particularly encourage applications from individuals who are historically under-represented on boards due to age, disability, ethnicity, faith or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, education, socio-economic background, or those with caring responsibilities. Candidates who may not think they fit the typical criteria required for Board membership, but who are inspired to contribute to our work, are warmly encouraged to apply.

Previous board experience is not necessary, but you’d be expected to take part in some training to prepare you for the role.

You also need to bring a passion for improving access to counselling across North East Edinburgh - especially for people affected by multiple factors of marginalisation. In addition, we'd love to hear from you if you bring experience in any of these areas:

• Charity management
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Law
• Income generation
• Health / Social Care

Are you interested in contributing to the work of Health in Mind, a mental health and wellbeing charity based in Edinburgh, working across Scotland? Our vision is that everyone in Scotland has positive mental health and wellbeing and can access high-quality support if, when and how they need it. Through our unique pathway of support, collaborations, campaigns, and resources, we build hope, resilience and understanding of mental health and wellbeing.

Health in Mind Board meets four times a year, via video conferencing or in Edinburgh and is supported by two focused committees, meeting quarterly by video conference.

We are currently seeking applications from people who have experience of mental health difficulties, and/or health and social care, finance, HR and other relevant expertise and experience. You don’t need to have been on a Board before- we offer a full induction and ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We are committed to reflecting the communities we serve and would particularly welcome applications from people who are currently under-represented on our Board, including disabled people, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic communities and people aged under 50.

An exciting position has become available for Community Link Workers based in our established service in West Lothian.

You will be involved in supporting the day to day running of 2 mental health and well-being hubs, based in Bathgate and Livingston. The hubs currently operate Monday-Friday 9-5.

You will be based in one of the Hubs working in a team of Link Workers and working positively as part of a small MDT including psychology, occupational therapy and mental health nurses.

You will also deliver psycho educational groups.

Organisation:

We are a Lanarkshire based charitable company with over 40 years experience providing a range of community based mental health and wellbeing services. We currently provide a range of services across Lanarkshire and West Lothian, as well as an information resource, charity shop, café and wellbeing centre. We are a Gold accredited IIP organisation.

Role Requirements:

• An understanding of mental health issues.
• Ability to treat people in a non judgemental and supportive manner.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive can-do attitude.
• Ability to build rapport easily and maintain positive and effective communications.
• Able to work independently in a proactive manner.
• Able to contribute to and work in conjunction with fellow staff to support organisational initiatives and developments in a uniform and positive manner.
• Confident in working closely with clinical staff, G.P.’s, practice staff and community agencies.
• Basic IT skills, working knowledge of office 365 desirable.

Role Responsibilities:

• Conducting initial structured assessments with people referred to service using standard internal paperwork and processes and liaising with clinical colleagues and other agencies where necessary.
• To provide individual support to service users in accordance with their agreed and pre-set plans, reviewing same and fulfilling key worker duties as required.
• To deliver individual and group based psycho educational interventions.
• To take part in supporting, delivering and reviewing groupings of service users where they may occur.
• To participate in local community activities that promote positive mental health awareness and assist to challenge stigma and discrimination.
• To keep accurate and up to date written records of service users support.
• To be proactive in promoting effective communication with relevant statutory and third sector agencies/professionals and their staff to ensure the best possible support arrangements are in place for service users and connections for future support/information and advice are also in place.
• To be proactive in relationships with NHS mental health nurses and GP practices ensuring positive working relationships are achieved.
• To be proactive in maintaining effective internal and external communications.
• To work positively as part of a team, your actions being conducive to promoting effective, open, honest and supportive teamwork.
• To actively participate in team meetings.
• To actively participate in regular supervision sessions to support your work and development, including annual appraisal and continued personal development.
• To maintain positive and current communications with senior staff and service manager to ensure service runs in a consistent and effective manner.
• To gather, record and collate data, including case studies/patient stories in a prescribed format for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
• To uphold and implement organisational policies, decisions and working practices in a consistent and positive manner at all times.

Why should you apply?

• The chance to join a well-established company.
• Opportunity to join a fantastic team.
• 35 days annual leave rising to 40 days, plus 1 well-being day per year.
• Fully funded SVQ qualification to meet SSSC requirements.
• Ongoing support for personal development needs.
• Contributory Pension up to 6%.
• Initial PVG Fees reimbursed.
• Annual performance related reward scheme in operation.

This post is subject to a PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) check and also reference checks.

Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is necessary. Travel Allowance paid.

You will become registered with SSSC if not already registered.

Applications from people who have personal experience of mental health difficulties are encouraged.

At present, there are an estimated 8,464 citizens living with dementia in Edinburgh. Around 300 of these people are under the age of 65 years old.

Would you like to make a difference to the lives of younger people living with dementia in Edinburgh?

Supporting individuals to keep connected to their communities, engage in their interests and hobbies and access peer support, using your own car to help people get around (mileage and expenses are paid).

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

This position requires applicants to be registered with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). And successful candidates are expected to hold or work towards a professional qualification (minimum of SVQ2).

Full driving license and access to a vehicle during working time is essential for this post.