Founded in 1923, we’ve been working to improve Scotland’s mental health for more than 100 years. From national services, like our confidential Infoline and online wellbeing support Time for You, to our 70 services based in communities across Scotland, we work every day to support better mental health and wellbeing.

We are a service provider and a campaigner. We’re proud of this.

We listen to what matters locally, and we campaign nationally – for the changes, big and small, that can make all the difference in life. Because now, more than ever, we need to make change happen. We take action for Scotland’s mental health.

It is an exciting time to be joining SAMH as we launched our new four-year plan ‘Taking Action, Creating Change’. Our new plan, prioritising the needs of people, places and communities, reflects the urgent need for progress, as we know that mental health challenges are at an all-time high in Scotland.

For that reason, we launched our first ever major appeal. We are aiming to raise £10 million over the next three years to transform access to mental health support within communities across Scotland, putting our belief into action, that everyone with a mental health problem should be able to “ask once and get help fast”. This ambitious and bold solution will see SAMH opening a network of walk-in mental health hubs and outreach programmes across Scotland. The Nook from SAMH - Your Place for Mental Health Support. The Nook

The Nook will deliver mental health and wellbeing support that offer choice and flexibility in a safe, stigma-free and non-clinical environment. By eliminating barriers and championing self-referral, we will offer immediate access to tailored support, seven days a week, through our skilled and compassionate workforce. We will meet the diverse needs of people locally, whether reaching out for help for the first time or managing ongoing mental health problems.

What we are looking for

As the Community Engagement Officer, you’ll be the bridge between The Nook and the wider community. We are looking for a confident relationship builder who is comfortable working autonomously across the city. You will lead outreach activities, volunteer management and partnership development to ensure The Nook is visible, accessible, and responsive to local needs. This is a dynamic, people-focused role ideal for someone passionate about community development and mental health advocacy.

Here’s some examples of the type of work you’ll be doing

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local organisations, stakeholders, and community groups.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers to deliver events, workshops, and daily services.
• Represent The Nook at community events, forums, and outreach activities.
• Deliver bespoke training and workshops in community settings.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local resources and signpost individuals appropriately.
• Support visitors to The Nook and respond to public enquiries.
• Ensure accurate reporting, safeguarding, and compliance with SAMH standards.

We need you to have these skills and experience

• Experience supporting people with mental health challenges.
• Strong background in community engagement.
• Experience recruiting, managing and retaining volunteers at volume.
• Skilled in delivering therapeutic approaches or psychological interventions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of mental health, suicide prevention, and wellbeing.
• Ability to work and respond effectively in a dynamic, team environment.
• Excellent digital literacy (Microsoft 365, smart devices, internal systems).

It would be great if you had any of these, but not essential for you to apply

• A Professional Development Award in Leadership or Volunteering Management (or equivalent).
• Experience in data reporting, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of national mental health policy and strategy.

Relevant for you to know before applying.

• Shift patterns will be in rotation that will include evenings and weekends.
• You will be based in Glasgow city centre but will also travel and work in local communities.
• We anticipate the Nook team’s start date to be early September 2025.

What we will provide for you

You will work in a supportive environment and provided with comprehensive induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally.

Some of our benefits include.

• Generous annual leave, 30 days rising by three days after five years.* plus an additional four public holidays
• Competitive occupational sick pay scheme.
• 2 paid wellbeing days each year*
• Length of Service Awards
• Family friendly leave options
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card
• Enhanced Maternity Pay (qualifying length of service applies)
• Support from our Occupational Health provider
• Life assurance 1.5 times salary
• Access to 6 free counselling sessions per year and our Employee Assistance Programme
• Reimbursement of PVG, Disclosure & SSSC fees (if applicable)
• Funded continuous learning including access to over 150 online courses & SVQ qualifications for registered roles
• Pension and retirement information and support
• Team Wellbeing Allowance •

*Pro Rata for part time

The Operations Manager is a key role at the PF which ensures that all aspects of our business, service delivery, and operations are carried out successfully, efficiently, safely, and cost effectively. Reporting to and working closely with the CEO, the Operations Manager will be integral to ensuring the future success of the organisation.

The role crosses a number of areas of our business, from finance management, IT systems, our policies and procedures, and the management of our building. It is a wide ranging, busy job with multiple priorities. As such, we need someone who is efficient, process minded and able to juggle competing demands.

The Operations Manager must be an excellent communicator and able to forge positive relationships with a wide variety of people, bringing staff and volunteers on board with new systems and processes, and ensuring they work within existing policies and procedures.

Organisation profile:

PF Counselling Service provides affordable counselling in Edinburgh for people facing mild to moderate mental health difficulties in their everyday life. Our vision is to enable people to embrace life more fully through the growth, change and healing that can take place through the counselling process. Our volunteer counsellors offer a professional service to individuals over the age of 18. PF Counselling relies on donations to keep our service accessible and affordable for all. We suggest a minimum donation of £20 to contribute towards the cost of client’s weekly sessions.

The PF offers over 11,000 sessions of counselling a year to over 750 clients, provided by around 100 professionally trained volunteer counsellors. The staff team of seven is responsible for all aspects of delivering the service.

Website : pfcounselling.org.uk

Who we are

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families. We campaign for the rights of people with dementia, support vital dementia research and promote positive brain health.

Alzheimer Scotland is committed to Fair Work and to enabling an environment of trust, personal growth, integrity, wellbeing and respect. We encourage creativity and innovation as we strive to continually improve the ways we support people with dementia, their families, and carers. We actively promote ‘employee voice’ and engagement and advocate continuous development across all our teams, providing opportunities to learn in an environment that is safe and supportive.

The role

This key role will provide comprehensive and robust administration support to our busy office in Glasgow. The role will support all aspects of administration, reception, call handing as well as providing general office support to ensure the smooth running of the office. The role will also be responsible for administration to support the People & Facilities portfolio, as well all aspects of our work in our premises and will be flexible in nature to adapt to the priorities of the charity at any set time.

The person

You’ll have at least one year’s experience of providing administrative support within a busy office or similar environment, although above all you will have high attention to detail, adopt a flexible approach and a willingness to undertake a wide and varied range of tasks. We’re looking for someone who has the confidence to operate within a team and engage with people at all levels, internally and externally. You’ll have excellent IT skills and be confident in using all Microsoft Office packages as well as knowledge of how an office operates on a daily basis.

We’d be delighted to hear from you if you are interested and excited by reading about this opportunity and have the necessary skills and experience to undertake this role.

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

Appointment to this position will be subject to a satisfactory criminal record check through Disclosure Scotland.