We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Trauma Support Team with Health in Mind. Health in Mind is a leader within Scotland offering support and counselling for survivors of childhood trauma. Our Trauma Support Services support survivors of abuse in a variety of ways to support people to live the life they want to live. Our approach is values based and works alongside people, drawing on their personal strengths.

We are seeking an experienced support and development worker to provide emotional and practical support to people who are adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, or as adults have experienced sexual assault, rape or domestic violence.

The successful applicant will work with people on an individual basis with both practical and emotional support, within our Short-Term Trauma Support Service. You will support people with the impact of their trauma, to improve their mental health and wellbeing, and to develop coping strategies.

If you’re interested in this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fundraiser looking for a flexible, part-time role in a calm, wellbeing-focused environment. The role offers the chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of veterans, supporting them in rebuilding confidence, reducing stress, and finding a renewed sense of purpose.

About Dundee Therapy Garden

Dundee Therapy Garden (DTG) is a Scottish charity supporting military and emergency service veterans facing mental and physical health challenges. Through therapeutic gardening, counselling, and community activities, DTG helps veterans rebuild confidence, reduce stress and anxiety, reconnect with loved ones, and regain a sense of purpose.

The charity provides a safe and welcoming space where veterans can take part in gardening, arts and crafts, baking, cooking, and other hands-on activities that promote wellbeing and social connection.

A team of experienced mental health professionals and a resident gardener offer tailored support, helping each veteran develop self-confidence and self-worth in a calm and supportive environment.

The Role

This position is key to ensuring the long-term sustainability of DTG. The Fundraising and Admin Manager will be responsible for securing grants from trusts and funding bodies, maintaining relationships with funders, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. They will also oversee essential administrative tasks, including tracking financial transactions, preparing progress reports, and managing DTG’s website and communications.

Collaboration is at the heart of this role. The successful candidate will work closely with the chairman, trustees, and wider team, including counsellors, a mental health nurse, a gardener, and volunteers, to support the charity’s mission.

What we’re looking for:

This role requires someone with proven experience in securing funding, particularly from trusts and foundations, who can prepare compelling grant applications and build strong relationships with funders and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, alongside strong financial and administrative abilities. They will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, tracking income, and using SAGE software to manage transactions. Additionally, they will oversee the charity’s website and online presence, ensuring content remains up to date and engaging.

A high level of attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively is essential. Working with a small, dedicated team, they will collaborate with counsellors, a mental health nurse, a gardener, volunteers, and veterans, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

We welcome applications from individuals with an empathetic, sensitive, and collaborative nature. If you’re ready to use your skills to support veterans, apply now and be part of this rewarding opportunity.

Alzheimer Scotland is the leading dementia organisation in Scotland. We campaign for the rights of people with dementia and their families, whilst providing an extensive range of innovative, personalised, and therapeutic support services.

We are committed to improving the lives and opportunities of people living with dementia, their carers, partners, and families as their journey transitions from the first point of contact through to end of life. We believe nobody should face dementia alone.

We are looking for a confident, innovative and collaborative Community Activities Organiser for the Pitlochry area. You will establish a range of community activities and opportunities across the locality that fill identified gaps and meet the needs of people living with dementia and their families.

The successful applicant will have a positive approach to dementia. You will be flexible, inclusive, creative, and organised in your approach. You will be sensitive and compassionate with the ability to support people in times of difficulty or distress. You will be an excellent communicator who can work effectively both with individuals and with groups.

You will have a positive approach to your own continued professional development and a willingness to participate in relevant training. A relevant qualification and previous experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

In return you will be in a role which offers the opportunity to meet great people, have great job satisfaction and be employed by an Organisation that offers a range of employee benefits and career progression opportunities.

For a full job description and person specification please see the attachments section of this advert.

Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to support people with a recent diagnosis of dementia to live well in their community?

If so, you can be part of a National Team of Post Diagnostic Support Link Workers (PDS Link Workers) providing high-quality, person-centred support to people living with dementia and their families for a minimum of a year following diagnosis in line the Scottish Government’s minimum guarantee.

The aim of the PDS National Service is to enable people to live well with dementia and is centred around Alzheimer Scotland's 5 pillar model so that people move on to a period of supported self- management.

The model includes understanding the illness and coming to terms with the diagnosis, peer support, connecting and maintaining links with their community along with planning for future care and decision making to develop an outcome focused plan to support their future hopes, desires and aspirations.

Supporting our Wester Ross Highland locality, the post will be based within the Community Mental Health Team at The Health Centre, Ullapool. Alzheimer Scotland’s PDS Link Workers are required to be effective team workers and have the skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues both within Alzheimer Scotland, the NHS and other stakeholders.

Skills in using digital platforms are essential as we use a blended approach to support people that involve some virtual meetings and on-line groups.

Applicants must hold a recognised relevant professional qualification, have a good understanding of dementia and how it affects people and their families along with excellent communication skills, a warm flexible approach, combined with skills in empathy and relationship building.

In addition, you should have skills and knowledge at the Enhanced Level of the Promoting Excellence Framework or be able to evidence you are working towards its completion.

This post requires a full driving license and access to a car.