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!

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to join Alzheimer Scotland as a Centre Activities Coordinator, with three part-time positions available across our Edinburgh locations.

We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to form a team across our two sites:

Two postholders will be based at our new Outdoor Brain Health & Dementia Resource Centre at Lauriston Castle Lodge – with a strong focus on outdoor, nature-based, and green health activities.

One postholder will be based at our National Centre in West Edinburgh, supporting a wider range of dementia-friendly activities within a centre-based setting.

While each postholder will have a designated base, we anticipate that all three Centre Activities Coordinators will collaborate closely and provide support across both sites as needed, ensuring a seamless and inclusive experience for people living with dementia and their families.

About the Role

The Centre Activities Coordinators will play a vital role in developing and delivering engaging activities that align with our ALOIS programme model, which includes:

• Creating inclusive spaces for listening and connection.
• Offering meaningful opportunities for individuals and families to engage in therapeutic and social activities.
• Tailoring activities to support brain health and provide dementia friendly engagement
• Ensuring a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for those who need support.

At Lauriston Castle Lodge, the two Centre Activities Coordinators will take a lead in running outdoor and nature-based activities, making full use of the beautiful surroundings to provide a green health approach to brain health and dementia care. The aim is to support people in enjoying the outdoors in a safe, structured, and therapeutic way.

At the National Centre, the Centre Activities Coordinator will coordinate a range of centre-based activities, working with individuals, families, and partners in Health & Social Care, the NHS, and the wider community to enhance service delivery and raise awareness of dementia and brain health.

We are looking for dynamic, compassionate, and creative individuals who can support people in both indoor and outdoor settings. They should take a person-centred, flexible, and innovative approach to organising and leading activities while working collaboratively as part of a team. Strong relationship-building skills with attendees, volunteers, key partners and colleagues are essential.

We are looking for individuals with excellent communication and networking skills, a strong understanding of the values and mission of Alzheimer Scotland, and a willingness to learn and participate in relevant training. While experience working with people with dementia is desirable, it is not essential. A passion for community-based support is key, and for the Lauriston Castle Lodge roles, a genuine interest in the outdoors and green health is particularly important.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative team, making a real difference in the lives of people living with dementia. If you are ready to contribute to our vision that nobody should face dementia alone, we’d love to hear from you.

You will be required to have a full driving license and access to a car

Successful candidate for this post will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.

We have an exciting opportunity for someone with lived experience in problematic drug and/or alcohol use and mental health difficulties to join our Midlothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing team.

We are recruiting Peer Support Worker to support the delivery of a rapid response service delivered 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 provide short-term, outcome focused one to one support with possibility of co-facilitating community based drop-in groups. The role will also require regular outreach work in community. 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.

About U-evolve

U-evolve is an Edinburgh mental health charity for 11–21-year-olds. Founded in 2015, we support over 100 young people annually with free to access Coaching, Counselling and Therapeutic services. Each year we deliver over 1,000 hours of individual support to help Edinburgh’s young people feel better.

About the role

We are looking for compassionate and committed people to join our board, who align with our values of kindness, empathy, inclusivity, collaboration and learning. You will play a vital role in governance, making important decisions and ensuring that U-evolve meets the mental health needs of young people in Edinburgh. You will attend up to six meetings each year alongside development sessions with the staff team. After launching our strategy at the end of last year it is an exciting time to be joining the organisation as we look forward to our 10th birthday year and beyond.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for passionate individuals who care deeply about youth mental health; its quality, accessibility, and availability. We want our board to reflect the diverse individuals we support and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Previous board experience would be advantage, but it is not essential.

We are currently looking for trustees with skills in the following areas:

Finance – we currently have a vacancy for the Treasurer role which requires professional experience in the financial sector.

Voluntary Sector – we are looking for experience at a senior level in the voluntary sector, ideally with knowledge of both young people and the Edinburgh landscape.

Therapeutic Skills – we would like to appoint a trustee with a therapeutic background who can support the expansion of our counselling and art therapy services alongside ethical codes of practice.

What you will gain

You’ll gain a wealth of experience across a range of disciplines, making high level decisions and working with a diverse group of trustees. You’ll work alongside young people, our dedicate staff team and existing Trustees to make a real difference to lives of young people in Edinburgh.