- Advertised from 1st May 2026
- Approx. 2-3 hours/month (quarterly Board meetings, on-going financial oversight) – flexible depending on activity and focus. Term of Office: minimum 3 years, renewable up to a maximum of 9 years .
Role
PF Counselling Service plays a vital role in Edinburgh's mental health and counselling ecosystems, by offering accessible counselling to adults who might otherwise be excluded due to cost or waiting times. Offering almost 14,000 counselling sessions a year by 110 volunteer counsellors, the charity demonstrates both scale and impact. Counselling at the PF is provided by a combination of volunteer counsellors in training with reputable training bodies and those who have completed their training qualifications. The PF is also supported by volunteer receptionists, a governance Board, and a small staff team. The service is available to individuals over the age of 18, and every client is invited to donate for sessions in accordance with our donation framework which sets the minimum donation at £20 to support the charity’s work. The PF is located in the Morningside area of Edinburgh.
Having gone through a period of transition, the PF is pleased to welcome a new CEO (appointed October 2025) to lead the strategic direction of the organisation, supported by the Board of Trustees. Alongside the rest of the Board, the Treasurer will play a pivotal role in steering and supporting the charity through growth, sustainability challenges (such as funding, waiting lists, volunteer capacity) and ensuring the service continues to meet its mission in a changing environment. With increasing mental health demands and third sector pressures, strong leadership at Board level can make a real difference.
The Treasurer is responsible for overseeing the financial affairs of the Pastoral Foundation, ensuring they are conducted within legal requirements, good practice, and in line with the organisation’s objectives. The Treasurer supports the Board of Trustees in safeguarding the charity’s financial sustainability and integrity. The Treasurer will also work closely with the organisation’s Board, CEO, and staff to advocate for the growth, funding, and sustainability of PF Counselling.
Must be willing to travel to Edinburgh for Board and occasional CEO meetings
Application notes
Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter outlining their relevant experience, qualifications, and interest in PF Counselling to workforus@pfcounselling.org.uk
The closing date for applications is midday on 8th May with interviews for shortlisted candidates expected to take place week beginning 18th May.
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Are you passionate about supporting families?
We are seeking new Board members, including those with Digital, Finance, Policy or Communications expertise.
Scottish Families supports anyone who is concerned about someone else’s alcohol or drug use. We were established in 2003 by families themselves, who came together to support each other and to campaign for recognition. Our five Outcomes are that Families are Supported, Included, Heard, Connected, and that Families Create Change.
We are a national charity based in Glasgow but working right across Scotland. We provide a range of national and local services, including a national helpline, one to one support, bereavement counselling and local family support services. We also deliver a national workforce development programme; Connecting Families; My Family, My Rights; communications; fundraising; and policy/ campaigning work, as well as our Routes young persons programme, and Grow Your Own Routes national development programme.
We are Scotland’s leading charity supporting families affected by substance use, and are recognised by the Scottish Government as one of their Key Third Sector Partners in the field of alcohol and drugs. We are funded through a combination of Government grants, commissioned services, charitable trusts and fundraising.
You can find out more about our work by reading ‘The Cost of Loving’, our Strategic Plan 2023-26, and ‘Celebrating Families’, our Impact Report 2023-24. Our website is at sfad.org.uk.
We are seeking a number of new Board members in response to recent and upcoming changes in our Board membership. (Board members serve an initial three-year term, which can be extended for a further three years).
You should be available to attend quarterly meetings, which are held in person at our national office in Glasgow city centre (with the option of joining online via MS Teams). Meetings are held on Saturday mornings and the schedule is set well in advance.
Edinburgh One to One Support Service: Support and Development Worker
- Full time
- £27,285
- On site: Shandwick Place, with travel and service delivery throughout Edinburgh
- Closing 6th May 2026
Do you enjoy empowering others to make positive changes in their life?
We are seeking a new Support and Development Worker to join our diverse Community Mental Health and Wellbeing team in the Edinburgh One to One Support Service.
Support and Development Workers work alongside people to support their mental health and wellbeing through offering trauma-informed, person-centred support in short term (10 Weeks) one-to-one interventions to people living in Edinburgh to help build self-management and coping strategies.
If you have of experience of supporting people to improve their mental health and wellbeing or personal experience of self-managing your own mental health difficulties we’d love to hear from you!
Peer Support Worker – Midlothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Services
- Part time
- £26,416 pro-rata
- On site: Based in Dalkeith with travel throughout Midlothian
- Closing 13th May 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for a Peer Support Worker to join our Midlothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Team. This post is fixed term and is funded by Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership.
The successful applicant will use their own lived experience to engage with people facing mental health difficulties and deliver time-managed, outcome focused one-to-one support. You will work in a person-centered, trauma informed and strength-based way, supporting people with a range of issues important to their mental health and well-being.
One-to-one support will be delivered in various community venues across Midlothian, occasionally also by phone or on video platforms such as Zoom, to ensure accessibility and flexibility.
You will have excellent communication, IT, administration, and organisational skills, and you will develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders, key partners, and relevant professionals.
You will be office based, travel is required across Midlothian and flexibility in working hours will also be expected to meet the needs of people we support.
British Sign Language Self-Employed Counsellor
- Part time
- Sessional
- Hybrid: Edinburgh and/or online (must reside in Scotland)
- Closing 22nd May 2026
Health in Mind offers a range of counselling services. We are seeking a compassionate and qualified Counsellor who is fluent in British Sign Language (BSL) to join our team in a self-employed capacity. You will provide face-to-face and online one-to-one counselling individuals facing a range of emotional and psychological challenges in our Lothian Deaf Counselling service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver confidential counselling sessions tailored to client needs
- Maintain accurate and timely client records
- Work collaboratively and have good communication with the Counselling Team Leader and Administrator
- Uphold ethical and professional standards in line with BACP guidelines
Requirements:
- Recognised counselling qualification (Diploma or Masters Level)
- Registration with COSCA, NCPS, BACP, UKCP, HCPC or other relevant professional body
- Experience working with diverse client groups, including people who have experiences of trauma
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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