Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, we operate over 70 services in communities across Scotland, providing mental health social care support, addictions and employment services, among others. Together with national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention, and physical activity and sport, these services inform SAMH’s policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

About the Role

SAMH’s dynamic Income Generation & Fundraising (IG&FR) department plays a vital part in sustaining the organisation’s ongoing growth and have a great opportunity for a trainer to deliver our products and services in the North of Scotland, including The Nook in Aberdeen, and Offshore.

You will be delivering high-quality training, engaging with diverse audiences across both onshore and offshore environments, and sharing insights that inform the development of sector-specific content. The programme aims to address the challenges faced within the industry, including remote and isolated working conditions, safety-critical cultures, workforce transitions, and the unique pressures associated with offshore life.

What we are looking for:

You will have the willingness to complete and maintain offshore certifications (e.g., BOSIET/FOET, OEUK medical). This role will demand travelling offshore.

This role will involve offshore travel, meaning the post holder must be willing and able to complete the required survival training (BOSIET/FOET) and offshore medical certification (OEUK) which will be provided. Offshore visits may be subject to short-notice changes, early departures and rotational working patterns while onboard. Training delivery may also require occasional work outside standard business hours to align with shift patterns.

In addition to offshore commitments, the post holder will be required to travel across Scotland to deliver training, which may include overnight stays and multi-day trips; therefore, access to your own transport is essential.

What we will provide for you

You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full 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;

• Reimbursement of PVG &Disclosure annual fees and costs.

• Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions

• 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service (pro rata)

• 4 public holidays (pro rata)

• 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you (pro rata)

• Team wellbeing budgets

• Workplace pension scheme

• Life Assurance policy

• Employee Assistance Programme

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

As a member of the Ministry team, this role will work to develop and lead the children’s and youth ministry within Aberdeen Hillside Parish Church actively supporting efforts in internal and external church communications.

You will have experience in children and youth ministry as well as experience of initiating, running and evaluating activities and events for children and youth. With highly developed interpersonal skills, you will also have the ability to engage with a wide range of people and ages across the community.

The successful candidate will be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).

It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.

Embracing difference, leading change

Are you looking for your next step in your social care career? Are you a dynamic leader who thrives on building strong relationships, adapting to new challenges, and bringing out the best in others? If you're passionate about coaching and developing teams to grow and succeed together, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact.

Join our friendly and dedicated team as Senior Autism Practitioner in our South West area with services across: Carluke, Biggar and Lanark.

Across our South West Area Services, we support 48 autistic adults across several welcoming locations. Our care is tailored to each person’s needs, including Housing Support, residential care, and transitional assessment services. You’ll be joining a warm, dedicated team that’s passionate about making a real difference and always looking for ways to grow and improve.

About the Role

As the Senior Autism Practitioner, you’ll ensure the successful delivery of each person’s service across our South West Services. Leading a team of dedicated Autism Practitioners, you will inspire them to provide a consistent, high-quality support service to autistic people. You will coach and mentor them to ensure they perform to the best of their ability.

Using your outstanding communication skills, you’ll collaborate closely with families, agencies and multi-disciplinary teams to implement and further develop support plans designed to help individuals succeed in their day-to-day lives.

Actively involving yourself in the recruitment process, you will always be on the lookout for talented individuals who could make the team even stronger.

This is a superb opportunity to gather experience of a different role, to undertake additional training and lead a hard-working team to success.

About You

To be considered for this diverse role, you must have:

• Experience gained within a supervisory and/or management role within social care
• Demonstrated experience in supporting autistic people
• Experience coaching and mentoring colleagues
• A health and social care qualification, or the willingness to gain an SVQ Level 4 in health & social care and Leadership and Management for Care Services (LMC) qualification provided by the organisation
• A good level of IT literacy, including MS Word and Excel
• A Full UK Driving License.
• Able to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends and support with regular on-call support. This can be discussed further at interview.

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Scottish Autism offers you:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive colleague benefits package which includes a competitive salary and a personalised learning pathway for all. We keep it simple with 3 pay points which you progress at your pace as you develop.

• 32 days holiday pro rata (which increases with your length of service)
• Sector leading training from day one, including fully funded support to complete your necessary SVQ
• Non-contributory life assurance scheme
• Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)
• Discount platform
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Find out more about our comprehensive benefits package

This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check. All new employees must have applied to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of starting in post and be registered within 6 months. Scottish Autism cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.

Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission, and values.

Be Here, Be You, Create Change

Why apply for this role?

Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS) is undergoing an exciting period of reform designed to make a step change in improving outcomes for children.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Participation Advisor to join our team and use their passion and innovation to involve children and young people to improve CHS’s functions and uphold children’s rights.

Building on the work that has already been done, you will support an ambitious programme of participatory work involving children and people with experience of the hearing system to drive forward improvements in practices and standards.

Your role

You will lead focused, creative and structured engagement work with groups of children and young people, including our Experts by Experience group. You will create the space, audiences and opportunities to ensure the voice of children and young people with lived experience of the hearing system are elevated and influence decision making within CHS and across the Children’s Hearings System.

You will provide support to our Experts by Experience group to enable them to develop their own skills and confidence when they participate with CHS.

Critical to this role will be your ability to build connections with key partners to share learning, improve practice and bring about lasting change. You will help build a strong brand and identity to this work.

About you

You must have experience of working with children and young people to bring about lasting change. You will have a good working knowledge of the Children’s Hearings System, the legislative landscape, children’s rights, and the issues that face children and young people in the hearing system.

You will be supported to further develop your knowledge of the Children’s Hearings System and be given exposure to national forums and development opportunities that will build on your existing knowledge.

You will work closely with CHS colleagues, children and young people and partner organisations to encourage and use feedback to help bring about lasting change.

You will have knowledge of confidentiality and trauma informed practice, and how to effectively engage and encourage young people with lived experience of the hearing system. Above all you must be committed to children’s rights and have experience of being involved in programmes of work that have resulted in impactful improvements.

For information on how to apply, please see bottom of the advert.

Life at CHS

At Children’s Hearings Scotland, our highly trained Panel Members make decisions for Scotland’s unique Children’s Hearings System that upholds and promotes the rights of infants, children and young people. Our 2,500 volunteer Panel Members take part in children’s hearings in their local areas, making decisions with and for infants, children and young people. Our organisation also supports a network of Area Support Teams throughout Scotland who support Panel Members in their local communities.

As an organisation that works within the Children’s Hearings System, we are passionate about making a positive contribution to improving outcomes for Scotland’s infants, children and young people.

You can read more about our core values on our website as well as view an introductory video to our organisation. We also offer a generous benefits package from hybrid working to flexi hours and a fantastic pension scheme – check out our full benefits summary.

Diversity and Inclusion

CHS is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and are committed to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application and assessment process, and upon joining us.

Hybrid working and working pattern

This is hybrid role and you are expected to travel in line with business needs, including meeting young people at a location that works for them. This will involve being 'on-site' an average of two days per week. You are also expected to travel on occasion to the CHS Head Office at Thistle House, Haymarket, Edinburgh. This involves attending directorate meetings throughout the year and any other additional organisational activities of which you will be given reasonable notice.

The standard working week is Monday to Friday but this role will require a level of evening and weekend work in line with business needs.