MECOPP is Scotland’s leading Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) carers’ organisation providing a variety of care and support services to carers from BME and other marginalised communities.

The postholder will join an established Community Health Team – ‘Community Health Matters’ – designed to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities amongst Scotland’s Gypsy/Traveller community. The Community Health Team is part of a wider programme of work supporting the Gypsy/Traveller community which includes carer support, support for the cared for person, financial resilience, food insecurity, community-based arts and women’s and men’s development work.

The postholder will:

• Raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing within the community using a variety of approaches to include community outreach, information campaigns including social media and developing mental health and wellbeing ‘ambassadors’;
• Develop a range of accessible resources including dedicated web pages on the MECOPP website in partnership with community members;
• Provide mental health and wellbeing awareness raising sessions aimed at different population groups within the community, eg. carers, young people, women, men and older people;
• Build community capacity and resilience by supporting the participation of community members in accredited mental health training such as Mental Health First Aid and Safe Talk;
• Raise awareness of the specific issues in relation to mental health and wellbeing experienced by the community with planners, policy makers and service providers at local and national level; and,
• Support community engagement and participation with policy makers, planners and service providers.
• (*particular focus on intergeneration project working)

We anticipate that travel may be required so the location of the post is flexible although some attendance at the office will be required. Key areas of focus for this work will include Lanarkshire, Ayrshire, and Arron

Delivery of all tasks and activities will be commensurate with the number of hours secured for the post.

MECOPP is Scotland’s leading Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) carers’ organisation providing a variety of care and support services to carers from BME and other marginalised communities.

The postholder will join a established Community Health Team – ‘Community Health Matters’ – to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities amongst Scotland’s Gypsy/Traveller community. The Community Health Team is part of a wider programme of work supporting the Gypsy/Traveller community which includes carer support, support for the cared for person, financial resilience, addressing food insecurity, men and women’s engagement and building digital capacity.

Our newly established community mental health and wellbeing team sits within the wider remit of the Gypsy/Traveller Community Health Team. At full complement the mental health and wellbeing team will comprise of: 1 x team leader (children & young people focus); 2.5 x family support workers (1 x adults/older people + 1.5 x children/young people). The development worker for adults and older people is already in post

Our ambition is to develop a training resource for mental health practitioners to support their understanding of and engagement with young Gypsy/Travellers experiencing poorer mental health ultimately leading to better outcomes for individuals. The training resource will be co-developed with young Gypsy/Travellers to ensure cultural relevance and appropriateness. Delivery will initially be on a pilot basis to evaluate learning effectiveness and subsequently available on a Scottish-wide basis.

We anticipate that significant travel may be required so the location of the post is flexible although some attendance at the office will be required.

Delivery of all tasks and activities will be commensurate with the number of hours secured for the post.

MECOPP is Scotland’s leading Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) carers’ organisation providing a variety of care and support services to carers and cared for people from BME and those with one or more protected characteristics including Gypsy/Travellers

Purpose of Job

To work collaboratively with members of the Gypsy/Traveller community in a programme of activities designed to raise awareness of their specific culture and heritage across communities. The work will primarily take place in three geographic locations: Fife; Perth & Kinross; and, North & South Lanarkshire.

About Intercultural Youth Scotland

Intercultural Youth Scotland (IYS) is Scotland’s leading voice for Black and People of Colour (BPoC) children and young people. We exist to create safe, inspiring, and supportive spaces, driven by youth voice and lived experience, to challenge inequality and build a more inclusive Scotland.

About the Role

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Education Programme Coordinator to lead and grow our impactful anti-racism Education Programme. This role is central to our mission—delivering high-quality, youth-led workshops in schools and learning environments, tackling systemic inequalities in education, and empowering young people of colour across Scotland.

Within this role you’ll oversee programme delivery, manage a small team, build strategic relationships with schools and stakeholders, and ensure the programme continues to deliver measurable impact. If you’re committed to anti-racist education, experienced in youth-focused work, and ready to lead with empathy and purpose—we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the strategic direction and day-to-day delivery of the Education Programme
• Work closely with schools and young people to co-design content and ensure it meets real needs
• Manage and support a small team of Anti-Racist Education Officers
• Promote the programme across schools, local authorities, and education networks
• Oversee budgets, evaluation processes, and impact reporting
• Represent IYS in external forums, advocating for anti-racist education
• Ensure young people can access wider IYS services through cross-programme collaboration

What You’ll Bring

Essential

• At least 2 years’ experience managing youth-focused or education-based projects
• Strong facilitation and relationship-building skills
• Understanding of Scottish education systems and equity in learning
• Proven experience in planning, budgeting, and reporting
• Commitment to anti-racism, inclusion, and youth empowerment
• Experience of working directly with young people
• SCQF Level 9 qualification (Degree) or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Line management or supervision experience
• Experience working in or with schools
• Youth work or third sector background
• Experience delivering or promoting anti-racist or equity-focused education

Why Work with Us?

• 4-day full-time working week (32 hours)
• £32,000 salary
• 29 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
• Flexible, hybrid working model
• Employee Assistance Programme