Would you like to contribute to the vital supports in place for local families to thrive in Clackmannanshire? Home-Start Clackmannanshire are looking for vibrant, enthusiastic individuals, particularly those with knowledge/ skills relating to the Scottish Health system or Communications and Marketing, to join our board of trustees.

About us:

Home-Start offers guidance, friendship and practical support to families across Clackmannanshire who have at least one child under the age of twelve. We work with families to help them overcome issues impacting their lives, through a range of family support services. Our families are each unique, however common issues we support include: isolation and loneliness, mental health difficulties, bereavement, family breakdown, addiction, and physical ill-health. We’ve been supporting local families across Clackmannanshire since 1988. The Home-Start team (staff, volunteers and trustees) are committed to ensuring that children are given the best possible start in life as #childhoodcantwait.

The role of our trustees:

Charity trustees are responsible – and accountable - for the governance and strategy of their charity. They are responsible for making sure that their charity is administered effectively and can account for its activities and outcomes.

As a trustee on our board, you will contribute to:

1. Providing leadership and direction within the ethos of Home-Start.

2. Ensuring the scheme has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction.

3. Being responsible for the effective performance and management of the scheme.

4. Ensuring the scheme complies with legal and regulatory requirements, the objects of the scheme, the governing documents including the Home-Start Standards and Methods of Practice, the Home-Start Agreement and quality standards.

5. Securing and guarding the scheme’s assets and taking care of their security, deployment, and proper application.

6. Ensuring that the scheme’s governance is of the highest possible standard.

7. Undertaking an ambassadorial role for the scheme.

8. Appointing sub-committees and agreeing their terms of reference and membership.

Time Commitment:

Our board meets every 7-8 weeks, a hybrid approach where trustees can attend in-person meetings at our offices in Alloa or via Teams. Our offices are fully accessible.

As a trustee, you would also attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM) once a year.

Support:

Volunteers are the heart of Home-Start, and so in return for your time and commitment, you will be fully supported in role by our Chair. A full induction will be provided, and opportunities for both training and networking are also available.

All reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.

We are seeking applications to fulfil the role of Finance Manager who have the requisite skills and CCAB Qualified. Reporting directly to the CEO the post-holder will be responsible for the production of management accounts and overseeing the day to day running of the organisational financial procedures and controls. Experience of charity accounting is essential.

FDAMH is a dynamic and respected community-based mental health charity with a team of 70 staff and volunteers operating from a modern office in central Falkirk.

About Central Wellbeing SCIO

We are a small mental health and wellbeing charity based in central Falkirk. We run peer support groups for people experiencing poor mental health and those feeling lonely or isolated. All our groups are free and easily accessible. We believe in the power of peer support and the value of lived experience – all of our staff and Trustees have lived experience of poor mental health.

We have nearly 20 volunteers at the moment, supporting our work in different ways - sitting on the Board, helping during groups, baking, assisting with events etc.

With the support of Voluntary Support Fund, we can now recruit for the brand new role of Volunteer Co-ordinator.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and organised Volunteer Co-ordinator to lead and grow our volunteer programme. This role will be responsible for recruiting, training, supporting, and retaining volunteers, ensuring they are effectively deployed across our activities and feel valued and supported in their roles.

You will play a key part in expanding our volunteering opportunities, increasing organisational capacity, and creating inclusive, meaningful pathways into volunteering — particularly for people with poor mental health, who may experience barriers to participation.

About You

● Lived experience of poor mental health (in yourself or a loved one you cared for)

● Experience in volunteer management or community engagement

● Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills

● Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

● Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

● Adaptability and strong problem-solving skills

What We Offer

● An opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the local community.

● A friendly, supportive working environment

● Training and development opportunities

● Flexible working arrangements where possible

We have immediate starts available for qualified and experienced Associate Counsellors

Vacancies across Aberfeldy and Pitlochry

Role is for 2 days per week, 14 hours.

Associated Counsellor Rate = £24.50 per hour or £27 per hour for Accredited Counsellors

You must have:

• A recognised Diploma in Counselling
• A valid driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential
• Excellent IT skills and be comfortable with use of mobile technology

Ideally you will have:

• Experience of delivering time limited, solution focused approaches for young people
• Demonstrable experience of working with a range of CYP types and presenting issues
• Experience of recording comprehensive client progress and improvement data
• Experience of counselling CYP in a school environment is highly advantageous.

About us - Lifelink is a social enterprise with over 30 years of experience supporting adults and young people throughout Scotland with their mental health and wellbeing. Our vision is that people are healthier and happier, wherever they live, work or learn and this will be at the forefront of your counselling practice with us every day.

We are a member of BACP and adhere to the BACP framework for good practice in counselling and psychotherapy. Our Counsellors are all members of BACP or equivalent and are suitably qualified.

lifelink.org.uk 0141 552 4434

Benefits

Associate Counsellors with Lifelink benefit from a strong network of professional support designed to enhance their practice and wellbeing. They have direct access to clinical guidance and advice from our experienced management and senior clinical team, ensuring they are never working in isolation.

Associates are also invited to Lifelink’s annual training events, giving them opportunities to refresh skills, learn new approaches, and stay connected with our wider counselling community.