- Advertised from 24th January 2024
- 28h per week, Monday to Thursday, 9am-4:30pm (negotiable). Fixed-term (until March 2027).
Role
The Signature Project was established in summer 2022 to support men aged 16 and over who live in the city and who have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Many of the men face multiple challenges and have not sought help before. We help men to identify what is important to them and the steps they can take to manage the psychological and social impacts of trauma. We offer face to face, online and telephone support from our base at the Stafford Centre and work with men in the community. We also host a peer support group facilitated by men with lived experience.
Change Mental Health have just received an award from the National Lottery Improving Lives Fund to recruit an additional Outreach Worker to the project. This is a varied and rewarding role in a skilled and committed team, offering person-centred support to a wide range of men across Edinburgh. We are seeking someone who is passionate about making a real difference to some of the most marginalised men in the city, and who can work in close partnership with statutory and voluntary partners. The successful candidate will be adept at helping people to identify their personal outcomes, and they will be able to quickly build collaborative working relationships with men from diverse backgrounds.
Why join us?
Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mental health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has the right to be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life.
Our person-centred approach puts the people we work with at the heart of what we do ensuring they have greater opportunity, can build confidence and social skills, and become more integrated into their communities. By building connections and support around individual needs, our team of nearly 200 staff and 800 members value the lived experience which informs the services we deliver. We look beyond illness by taking a holistic approach that ensures no one has to face mental ill health alone.
Benefits
- 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial, and medical advice as well as support with life’s challenges
- A 28-hour working week, enhanced sick pay & season ticket loan.
- A great work life balance with flexible and blended working environment.
- Blue Light Discount Card
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements
- Generous 37 days’ holiday
- Paid Mental Wellbeing Days
- Professional development including funded opportunities
Application notes
For further information and to apply, please visit our website.
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Beira’s Place (Edinburgh Women’s Sexual Assault Support Centre) is recruiting.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Counselling Support Worker to join our team, deliver one to one support to women affected by sexual violence as part of our Support Service. Applicants should be fully committed to providing a single sex, women only service in line with the Values and Ethos of the organisation.
This is a full time post (35 hours per week) and will be based in Edinburgh City Centre. This post is not eligible for remote working, and you must be able to work Fridays. We may consider job share.
Would you like to make a difference to the lives of People Living with Dementia in Midlothian?
We are looking for a unique person to join our team at our dementia specific day service in Bonnyrigg. Our day services are personalised to the preferences and needs of individuals, providing therapeutic activities with a focus on maintaining skills and independence. The day services in Bonnyrigg are open Monday to Friday.
Our Support Workers are our most important people as they provide front line support. Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. Supporting individuals to keep connected to their communities, engage in their interests and hobbies and access peer support.
The use of a car is preferred (mileage and expenses are paid).
A willingness to learn and participate in training (including SVQ’s) and registration with the SSSC is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.
Community Activities Organiser – West Lothian
- Part time
- £24,160 – £25,465 pro-rata
- On site: Livingston
- Closing 12th August 2024
We are looking for a Community Activity Organiser in West Lothian based in our office Unit 1 Grampian Court, Beveridge Square, Livingston, EH54 6QF.
The post holder will work in partnership with colleagues, people with Memory concerns, dementia and their families to:
- Plan, develop and facilitate a wide range of therapeutic and social activities
- Promote activities through social media and other platforms
- Support delivery of 9 outreach Community Cafes in West Lothian
- Review and evaluate activities providing regular reports of outcomes
- Produce a monthly programme detailing the services available, as outlined by the Centre Manager, and promote this widely across the networks.
- Be a local point of contact and carry out the associated administrative tasks/business banking.
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
The post holder will deliver a combination of online groups as well as in person. Proficiency and confidence in using and supporting use of digital platforms are essential for this role along with proficiency in standard office software and IT systems, will enable you to coordinate activities seamlessly
Successful candidates will have a positive approach to dementia supported by excellent communication and networking skills and an empathic, positive attitude. Having a creative flair and being a self-starter would also be an advantage as well as having experience of working with people with dementia. A willingness to develop through ongoing learning is essential.
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required and a driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to the role.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Development Worker (Children and Young People)
- Part time
- £27,223 pro-rata
- On site: The Gateway, North Methven Street, Perth
- Closing 1st August 2024
Mindspace Recovery College is part of Mindspace Limited. We aim to promote mental wellbeing in a safe and supportive environment within Perth and Kinross by providing services to the community which complement those offered by statutory organisations.
The Young People’s Recovery College was formed in October 2016. From its inception the Young People’s Recovery staff have very successfully developed and delivered programmes of self-management, awareness and information sessions for young people with lived experience of mental ill health.
We need an enthusiastic and skilled facilitator to join our team and continue the development of the Young People’s Recovery College in partnership with the Adult Recovery College and Counselling service.
Role
Mindspace Limited is a community-based voluntary organisation committed to supporting and promoting the mental well-being of people in the Perth area. Mindspace is funded by NHS Tayside, Perth & Kinross Council, Health and Social Care Partnership, the Scottish Government and donations. Mindspace aims to promote mental well-being in a safe and supportive environment.
Purpose of the post
The Young People’s Recovery College was formed in October 2016. From its inception, the Young People’s Recovery team have successfully developed and delivered self-management, awareness and information sessions for young people with lived experience of mental ill health.
We need an enthusiastic and skilled facilitator to join our team and continue the development of the Young People’s Recovery College in partnership with the Adult Recovery College and Counselling service.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver a structured learning programme to schools and partner organisations with colleagues and partners.
- Participate in external forums, workshops and events to promote the work of Mindspace.
- Monitor, evaluate and improve learning delivery and resources.
- Ensure adequate records are kept under GDPR guidelines while ensuring all young people's confidentiality
- Ensure quality of service by collating and monitoring young people’s feedback.
- Contribute to developing service guidelines, policies and protocols to ensure the organisation maintains high-quality services.
- In collaboration with the Senior Recovery Facilitator and Chief Executive, set appropriate missions and goals to ensure the continued development of the service.
- Undertake other duties that may be required and commensurate with the post.
All successful applicants will be subject to PVG check.
For informal discussion or enquiries please contact Alice Pearce: alice@mindspacepk.com or Douglas Stewart: doug@mindspacepk.com
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