Service Manager – Midlothian Recovery Services
- Part time
- £34,787 pro-rata
- On site: Midlothian (Dalkeith)
- Closing 12th October 2026
- Advertised from 11th September 2026
- 21.75 hours per week
Role
Health in Mind has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated leader to join our South Services Team as Service Manager for our Midlothian Recovery Services, supporting people with their mental health and drug and/or alcohol recovery journey. Within this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day delivery of the Recovery Services, including:
- Recovery Peer Support Service (one-to-one support for people seeking support in recovery, including support for women and those who have experienced a near fatal overdose)
- Recovery Peer Connecting Service
- Hostels Peer Support
- Peer Support Groups (including SMART groups) and Peer Training
You should have experience in; providing leadership and management within services, staff development and supervision, supporting people drug and alcohol recovery and mental health, working as part of a team, working with external stakeholders, meeting service KPI’s, data analysis and preparing data for reporting. Supporting our Peer Support Workers and volunteers, who have their own lived experience of recovery is vital in this role.
If you have experience in these areas and are passionate about supporting people to fulfil their potential, we’d love to hear from you!
Application notes
- Closing date: 12 October 2026 (12pm)
- Interview dates: TBC
- An application pack is available on our website: https://health-in-mind.org.uk/current-vacancies/ If you have difficulties accessing the pack please the Recruitment Team, on 0131 225 8508 or email recruitment@health-in-mind.org.uk
- If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Kerry Girdwood, Deputy Head of Services on kerry.girdwood@health-in-mind.org.uk or 0131 225 8508
Top job! Finance Manager
- Full time or Part time
- up to £60,907
- Hybrid: Thistle House, Edinburgh
- Closing 16th October 2026
The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland is recruiting an experienced and motivated Finance Manager to lead our finance function and play a key role in supporting our mission to protect and promote the human rights of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions.
As an independent statutory body, we ensure that care, treatment and support across Scotland are lawful, ethical and person centred. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values driven organisation with a strong public service ethos.
About the Role
The Finance Manager is the most senior finance professional within the Commission, responsible for delivering robust financial management, statutory compliance, payroll oversight, and strategic financial advice. You will oversee an annual budget of approximately £7m and act as the organisation’s subject matter expert for all financial matters.
Working closely with the Head of Culture & Corporate Services, you will lead on:
- Financial reporting, analysis and advice to the CEO, executive leadership team and the Board
- Annual budget setting and multi-year forecasting
- Year-end accounts and external/internal audit
- Payroll and the annual pay award process in line with Scottish Government Pay Policy
- Financial controls, policies, procedures and risk management
- Procurement compliance and value for money
- Managing the shared services arrangement with Scottish Government (Oracle)
This role offers significant autonomy, influence and the opportunity to shape financial stewardship across the organisation.
About You
We are looking for someone who brings:
- A professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS or equivalent)
- Significant experience in public sector financial management
- Strong knowledge of the Scottish Public Finance Manual (SPFM) and Scottish Government Pay Policy
- Experience managing payroll and related processes
- Excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills
- The ability to work independently across a wide remit
- A commitment to public sector values, integrity and continuous improvement
- People management experience and familiarity with Scottish Government shared services (Oracle) is desirable.
What We Offer
- Flexibility on contracted hours, subject to a minimum commitment of 21 hours/3 days per week (0.6 FTE).
- Hybrid working
- Modern open plan office and facilities in the centre of Edinburgh
- Generous annual leave and NHS pension
- Supportive, inclusive organisational culture
- Opportunities for professional development
- A meaningful role contributing to human rights and public service in Scotland
- An organisation which is keen to continue to adapt and transform to meet the needs of the people it serves
Admin Officer - Engagement, Future Pathways
- Full time
- £27,285 – £30,282
- On site: Edinburgh or Glasgow
- Closing 15th October 2026
Do you share our determination to address the inequalities arising from childhood abuse or neglect in care in Scotland?
You will join a busy team that supports a vibrant schedule of online and in-person activity. Organised and with an eye for detail, you will provide administrative support to a busy Peer Support Team. This means handling enquiries, managing venue relationships and ensuring activity is organised with responsive support to communication, event planning participant reimbursement.
Service Manager – Trauma Support Services and Edinburgh Group Services
- Full time
- £34,787
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 29th October 2026
With your mental health at heart
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Services Team, leading the operations of our Trauma Support Team and Edinburgh Groups and Courses Team
Health in Mind has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated leader to join our Edinburgh Team as a Service Manager. Within this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the day-to-date delivery of services, and seven staff members, including:
Trauma Support Services
- Long term one-to-one support (up to 1 year) of support to men and women who have experiences of childhood sexual abuse.
- Short term one-to-one support (up to 10 weeks) of support to people who have experiences of childhood abuse.
- Psychoeducational courses for people who have experiences of childhood abuse.
- Support to people who have experienced abuse within the Scottish care system.
Groups and Courses Services
- Psychoeducational and self-management courses for people to support their mental health and wellbeing.
- Ethnic minority support, including psychoeducational and self-management courses, drop-ins and some limited one to one support (up to 10 weeks).
- Drop in anxiety and depression peer support groups.
You should have experience in; providing leadership and management within services, staff development and supervision, supporting people with trauma, mental health, working as part of a team, working with external stakeholders, meeting service KPI’s, data analysis and preparing data for reporting. Supporting our team members and volunteers who work closely with trauma and mental health is vital within this role.
If you have experience in these areas and are passionate about supporting people to fulfil their potential, we’d love to hear from you!
Team Lead
- Part time
- £29,176 pro-rata
- On site: Central – covering Fife and Perth & Kinross
- Closing 21st October 2026
Change Mental Health is looking for a Team Lead to support the delivery of our community mental health and Carers Services across Fife and Perth & Kinross.
This is a hands-on leadership role combining day-to-day team management with direct mental health practice. You’ll lead and support staff across our services, with particular operational responsibility for our Carers Services, helping unpaid carers of people experiencing mental ill health to maintain their own wellbeing and sustain their caring role.
About the Role
You’ll manage staff and service delivery, provide regular supervision and work reviews, oversee referrals and caseload allocation, and help your team develop their practice.
Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you’ll maintain a small caseload where appropriate and remain involved in 1:1 support, group activities and community-based mental health work. You’ll work closely with statutory and third-sector partners, strengthen local referral pathways and use outcome information to help demonstrate impact and improve services.
Our Carers Services provide early intervention, personalised support, peer connection, information and advice, and preventative support to unpaid carers across Fife and Perth & Kinross.
Essential
- Experience working in community-based, recovery-focused or non-clinical mental health services.
- Experience supporting, supervising and providing guidance to staff.
- Experience delivering structured 1:1 support and outcome-focused planning.
- Experience facilitating groups, peer-support activities or community-based mental health sessions.
- Strong understanding of risk assessment and safe decision-making.
- Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
- SVQ Level 4 Social Services and Healthcare (Adults) or equivalent, or willingness to work towards this if required.
- SSSC registration, or willingness to register if required.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car, with the ability to travel regularly across Fife and Perth & Kinross
Desirable
- Experience supporting unpaid carers, or a strong understanding of the impact of caring for someone experiencing mental ill health.
- Knowledge of local community services, referral pathways and support networks.
- Experience supporting people experiencing trauma, isolation or complex circumstances.
- Understanding of co-production, lived-experience approaches and relevant Scottish health and social care policy.
What we offer
- 37 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
- Two paid Mental Wellbeing Days
- Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements
- Professional development, including funded opportunities
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Blue Light Card eligibility
- Support for flexible working and work-life balance
The role is typically worked Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, within the contracted 28 hours, although some evening or weekend working may occasionally be required. The role may also participate in an on-call rota.
If you’re an experienced mental health practitioner ready to lead and develop others while helping strengthen support for unpaid carers, we’d love to hear from you.
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