Do you enjoy helping people, signposting to various support options and can facilitate and hold group discussions? Can you listen well and draw on your own lived experience whilst maintaining professional boundaries and focus?

Changes East Lothian is looking for an organised, welcoming and passionate team member who has a relational approach to Peer Engagement work.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting East Lothian’s mental health and wellbeing. As one of our Peer Engagement Practitioners, you will provide essential information and support to clients accessing our organisation.

From delivering initial telephone appointments, planning and delivering some peer support groups, and supporting volunteers, you will help ensure that our small, collaborative team provides high-quality services for our community and make the greatest possible impact.

We're looking for someone who is compassionate, dynamic, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and confident using digital systems such as Microsoft 365 and our client database. You don't need to have worked in the third sector before, but you should share our commitment to improving the wellbeing of East Lothian by adopting our values and advocating community, inclusivity and connection.

About Changes East Lothian

Changes East Lothian was founded in 1996 and we are currently celebrating turning 30. We provide early, short term interventions for those experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues such as low mood and depression, stress and anxiety, transitional life changes and social isolation and loneliness.

We offer short term 1:1 counselling with counsellors registered with either BACP or COSCA. We work with the East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership to provide group therapy supported by our NHS Psychologist.

We also provide 1:1 befriending as well as various wellbeing activities, groups, courses and information sessions. Another focus is our suicide prevention and wellbeing training programmes which we deliver both free and commercially.

What we offer as an employer:

• The opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of East Lothian
• A supportive, collaborative and values-led working environment
• 4% pension contribution
• 35 days annual leave (pro-rata) inclusive of public holidays
• Additional leave perks
• Employee Assistance Programme
• An inclusive and welcoming work setting in a well serviced building

The Commission protects and promotes the human rights of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia, and related conditions.

Our mission is to be a leading and independent voice in promoting a society where people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions are treated fairly, have their rights respected, and have appropriate support to live the life of their choice.

People who work at the Commission play a vital role in promoting rights and welfare of some of Scotland’s most vulnerable people. It’s challenging and rewarding work that relies on excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our small Finance team. This role is part of a small Finance team that responds flexibly and efficiently to the growing demands of the Commission.

The post-holder will work closely with the existing Finance Officer and report to the be responsible for the Finance Manager. The role covers a full and varied range of Finance tasks, including management accounting, accounts payable, payroll, pensions, financial policies and procedures, procurement and external/internal audit activities.

We are looking for someone who brings:

• A formal Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Qualification or equivalent
• Substantial practical experience in a Finance role with significant experience of management accounting, accounts payable and payroll.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Flexibility to support with a broad range of finance duties.

Alzheimer Scotland is the leading dementia organisation in Scotland. We campaign for the rights of people with dementia and their families, whilst providing an extensive range of innovative, personalised, and therapeutic support services.

We are committed to improving the lives and opportunities of people living with dementia, their carers, partners, and families as their journey transitions from the first point of contact through to end of life. We believe nobody should face dementia alone.

Are you a self-starter? Are you confident, innovative and collaborative?

If yes, then this may be the role for you.

We are looking for a Community Connections Outreach Worker for the Fife area. You will be involved in supporting people living with dementia to establish personal goals and outcomes and help them to achieve these. The Outreach service is a short-term intervention and support service offering guidance and assistance to people living with dementia and their carers to help live life to the full and as independently as possible. This may involve helping to reduce social isolation, building confidence to use public transport, engaging with the local community and much more!

The successful applicant will have a positive approach to dementia. You will be flexible, inclusive, creative, and organised in your approach. You will be sensitive and compassionate with the ability to support people in times of difficulty or distress. You will be an excellent communicator who can work effectively both with individuals and with groups. You will have a positive approach to your own continued professional development and a willingness to participate in relevant training. A relevant qualification and previous experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

In return you will be in a role which offers the opportunity to meet great people, have great job satisfaction and be employed by an Organisation that offers a range of employee benefits and career progression opportunities.

The successful candidate for this post will be required to provide proof of right to work in the UK and will also be subject to a PVG check through Disclosure Scotland.

Help People Rebuild Their Lives

At Change Mental Health, we know everyone deserves the chance to live a full life regardless of the challenges they face with mental health.

For over 50 years, we've worked with people across the country affected by enduring mental ill health to rebuild confidence, build new connections, and achieve goals important to them.

We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Project Worker to join our team in Invergordon. In this role, you'll work directly with people experiencing mental health challenges and you'll provide practical and emotional support that helps them move forward in their recovery journey.

This is a permanent, 16-hour per week role.

Working as part of a supportive team, you'll build positive relationships, help people identify goals and work to them, facilitate activities and groups, and create a safe, supportive and welcoming environment where individuals feel valued and empowered.

What You'll Bring (Essential Criteria)

• Experience working in health, social care, community support or related fields
• Empathy, care, person-centred practice focused on recovery
• Excellent communication, IT, and workload priority skills

Great to Have (Desirable Criteria)

• Experience supporting people affected by mental ill health.
• Experience working within an SSSC registered service.
• Evidence of ongoing learning and professional development.
• SVQ Level 2 in a relevant discipline

Why Join Change Mental Health?

• Generous annual leave: up to 37 days holiday to rest, recharge and spend time doing what matters (from day one!)
• Mental wellbeing support: paid mental wellbeing days, access to award-winning employee assistance programmes.
• Flexible and blended working: we trust our people to work in a way that supports individual wellbeing and excellence in delivery, so where possible, we'll work to be flexible.
• Cycle to work, Blue Light Card, Season Ticket Loan all part of the package.

Most importantly, you'll join a supportive organisation working to improve mental health and wellbeing across Scotland, where your contribution will make a genuine difference to people's lives.