- Advertised from 10th June 2024
- This post is un-remunerated however essential travel and subsistence expenses are payable on completion of the organisation’s expenses form.
Role
Reports To:Chair of the Board of Directors
Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With over 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.
The primary responsibility of trustees is to provide the organisation with strategic leadership and maintain a governance perspective to ensure it is well managed and administered, and resources are used appropriately.
In addition to the above statutory and specific duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions.
This may involve:
- Scrutinising board papers
- Leading discussions
- Focusing on key issues
- Providing guidance on new initiatives
- Time Commitment
- 4 board meetings per year, from 4-6.30pm, and up to two board away days, normally taking place on a Saturday.
All Trustees are required to attend at least 75% of board meetings annually.
Statutory Responsibilities:
- To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
- To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document
- To ensure the organisation uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects: the organisation must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are
- To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation
- To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation
- To protect and manage the property of the charity and to ensure the proper investment of the charity’s funds
- To ensure the Board operates effectively and:
- Contributes to the establishment of the organisation’s strategic direction and goals and the monitoring of any strategic plans.
- Evaluates the organisation’s performance on a regular basis and holds the Chief Executive Officer accountable for outcomes
- Ensures the financial stability of the organisation and understands and acts upon financial and other monitoring information presented to it, questioning such information when appropriate
- Defines the boundaries of management authority
- Delegates the implementation of its decisions to the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team, supporting them as required to carry out their work
- Ensures the performance and development of the Chief Executive Officer is reviewed annually
- Reviews its performance annually and that all Trustees actively participate in this evaluation
- The Board’s agreed position is represented when speaking publicly on behalf of the organisation
- Acting in the best interests of the organisation at all time
- Respect the confidential nature of all information relating to the business of the charity in accordance with information governance and data protection policies
- Working together and not pursuing personal or sectional interests at the expense of organisation interests
Other Duties:
In addition to the above statutory and specific duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions.
This may involve:
- Scrutinising board papers
- Leading discussions
- Focusing on key issues
- Providing guidance on new initiatives
Time Commitment:
4 board meetings per year, from 4-6.30pm, and up to two board away days, normally taking place on a Saturday.
All Trustees are required to attend at least 75% of board meetings annually.
General Duties
- Act in accordance with Data Protection legislation. Ensure all records, personal, staff and client data are managed in line with Data Management and Information Governance policies
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements such as provisions set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- As with all employees, workers and volunteers; to encourage people to join Change Mental Health as a member, donor or activist
- To act in accordance with the charity’s Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies and to notify your line manager promptly if there are any concerns
- To participate in regular supervision and appraisal and undertake any relevant training as appropriate to the role
- To work in accordance with the charity’s national policies and local operating procedures and those of external regulators or professional bodies
Application notes
Who we are:
The Hearing Voices Network Dundee (HaVeN) is a registered charity which provides a HaVeN for those who hear voices, as well as those in the community who experience mental health issues. The HaVeN is a drop-in centre as well as a community café which is based in the Hilltown area of the city, offering one to one support and a variety of groups which are run and supported by volunteers.
Our Mission:
For Voice Hearers to feel valued, accepted and empowered to thrive.
What we do:
The Hearing Voices Network Dundee seeks to inspire hope and promote empowerment for Voice-Hearers, their friends, and families. We have a drop-in service which is open to all. No referral is needed to access the services and support that we provide.
We offer support, advice, volunteering opportunities, befriending, peer2peer, training, group activities and have a community café on site. We work closely with other organisations in our community to ensure that we remain up to date and are able provide creative support solutions to our service users and the community around us.
As a Trustee, we would like you to:
• Be passionate about the organisation and its mission.
• Support the strategic direction of the organisation.
• Work with other Trustee’s to ensure that Board decisions are made within governance frameworks.
• Be involved in sub-committees where possible.
• Provide assistance and support to the organisation
• Act in good faith and only in the interests of the organisation.
We welcome people from any background however are particularly interested in hearing from people who have experience in the following areas:
• Mental health
• Finance
• Digital and social media
• Marketing
• People with lived experience
• Medicine/Nursing
More information
This is a voluntary role; however reasonable expenses will be paid.
The Board of trustees currently meet up to eight times per year. Our meetings are currently a mixture of in-person (In Dundee) and virtual.
We are a small charity that supports military and emergency service veterans who struggle with mental and physical health problems. The therapy team work in a garden site in Dundee. Management functions are carried out by 5 trustees who work from home but are encouraged to drop into the garden to chat with therapists and veterans. We are looking for a trustee to join this management team as Secretary/Administrator with responsibility for meetings, record keeping and ensuring that the trustees meet the duties and obligations set out by OSCR. Time commitment is up to the individual and their availability. Salary and account functions are carried out by the auditors and the treasurer. A background in management would be useful. The charity has a good record of success helping veterans and a sound reputation for administration.
Who we are
The charity aims to help veterans recover their health to a level that enables them to return to work, further education/training or an acceptable level of independent living. Staff also collaborate with a range of local support agencies to address problems such as finance, housing, mobility limitations, abuse, employment, training and physical health. Staff have created a dedicated therapeutic space where veterans feel safe and are able to engage in a wide range of activities to suit individual needs and abilities. The site is run by 3 qualified therapy staff, a fundraiser and a gardener. The charity is comfortable supporting 16 veterans and their families at any one time.
Beneficiaries
All beneficiaries engage voluntarily. Most are slow to seek support and need help to understand their problems. Some have a history of substance abuse and require the help of primary care GP services. A fear of crowded places can stop veterans attending crucial medical appointments so that they fall through the safety net provided by the NHS. Social isolation is common. Aided by the therapy team, veterans are encouraged to complete any NHS treatments offered, reconnect with family, friends and community and make new friends in the garden. Former beneficiaries are welcome to return for further support.
Our search
Two DTG trustees have been with the charity since it began in 2016. We are looking for a new trustee to inject fresh ideas and up to date skills. With the help of the Scottish Tech Army, the charity has recently upgraded its IT systems to enhance security, enable remote access and set up role specific email accounts. We have a strong, well qualified team running the Garden and want to ensure that the management team continues to have the right strengths and skills to support them.
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Express Group Fife is an established mental health charity with a network of social groups throughout Fife. The aim of the groups is to promote positive mental wellbeing by providing a safe place for sharing experiences and peer support. This aim is as relevant today as it was in 1977, when Express Group Fife started to operate, and the number of people living in the community with mental health problems is as large as ever.
We are looking to recruit a Group Co-ordinator to cover support groups in St Andrews, Methil, Tayport and Cupar.
Many people in East Fife face mental health challenges. Our groups strive to be a place of community and support, bringing people together, reducing isolation and loneliness, improving general wellbeing. They offer a wide variety of activities such as board games, puzzles, bingo and arts&crafts amongst others.
We are looking for someone who is caring, proactive and organised to host these groups in East Fife. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
There are 4 elements to the service:
●To run weekly groups with support from the caseworker and manager,
●To be proactive in running the groups - to make sure the groups are interesting and relevant to those who attend,
●To provide emotional and practical support to group attendees,
●To arrange and serve a basic healthy lunch.
The hours are 18 per week. Most of that time is to be used for the group facilitation between 9am and 1pm, on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The rest of the time is to be used for outside the group duties, e.g. shopping, admin.
Permanent contract, salary £21,840 per annum pro rata (£12 p/h; we are a Living Wage Employer, salary increase due in April).
The post of CEO offers an exciting opportunity to steer Wellbeing Works through the next stage of its development, providing leadership to the talented and committed team. The role will involve building on the considerable growth and development that Wellbeing Works has achieved over the last 10 years, and to ensure it can continue to provide excellent specialist services to those who experience mental health challenges. The CEO is responsible for leading and developing Wellbeing Works, with responsibility for operational and financial management, generating income, and working closely with the board of trustees to achieve our strategic and budgetary aims, whilst ensuring compliance with statutory, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
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