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- Advertised from 16th January 2026
- 35 hours per week (flexible working patterns will be considered).
- Pension: 6% pension contribution. Annual Leave: 30 days p/a + 10 days public holidays
Role
This is a key new role in Beira’s Place where your expertise as a supervisory practitioner gained from your provision of trauma informed support services, will be utilised to directly provide high quality line management to Support Practitioner front line staff. Working under the supervision of the Support Services Co-ordinator, you will be a first point of contact to staff, providing support, advice, supervision, direct leadership and case management oversight.
This work will include safeguarding, operational & risk management and overseeing individual performance to ensure high standards of practice, continuous improvement and enhancement of practitioner standards in line with service objectives.
It is expected that this post holder will have substantial frontline experience in working with and supervising staff providing support services to women impacted by sexual violence and other forms of gender-based violence.
This role requires strong leadership and a stated commitment to providing direct support services to women from aged 16 years, in a single sex, women only environment.
The Team Leader will be directly supervised by the Support Service Co-ordinator and will work closely with the Senior Management Team to help maintain the working principles, objectives and policies of Beira’s Place including to:
- Provide effective daily leadership & line management to Support Practitioners ensuring high standards of trauma-informed practice and services are delivered to women who are survivors of sexual violence, abuse and exploitation.
- Support the Support Service Co-ordinator to ensure smooth operating practices and procedures.
- Contribute to service delivery in accordance with the organisation’s ethos, policies and procedures by providing effective case and performance management, promoting safety and well-being for staff and service users alike.
- To provide reflective practice sessions in addition to existing internal and external staff support provision, to ensure high quality of standards and highlight areas of improvements.
- To recommend to the Support Service Co-ordinator a schedule and focus for service specific practice development sessions for workers, setting clear expectations of such sessions and how these developments positively impact practice and support staff wellbeing & development.
- To support the robust information gathering and evidence-based reports with the Support Service Co-ordinator, and for the CEO to report to the Board of Directors at their meetings.
- Attend internal or external meetings as appropriate to the post, as well as participating in regular internal and external supervision meetings.
- Participate in an ongoing programme of training and continuous personal and professional development to ensure that skills, knowledge and working practices are up to date and evidence based.
- Any other duties relevant to the post of Team Leader as directed by the Support Service Co-ordinator or Senior Management Team.
Requirements
The Team Leader will have a high level of professional experience working in sexual/gender-based violence services at both practitioner and management level and experience in supporting a team of Support Practitioners. They will also have extensive experience in staff supervision, delivery of support services, workforce development and performance management of support staff.
Duties
The duties of the Team Leader post will be to:
- Provide support and supervision to Support Practitioner staff, ensuring all operational service delivery processes are implemented effectively.
- Monitor cases and workloads of Support Practitioners to ensure that services are delivered in a supportive and safe environment for staff and service users.
- Work closely with the Support Service Co-ordinator and Support Service Administrator to ensure that the service is effectively delivered, with referrals and service users being responded to in a trauma informed and timely manner.
- Contribute to the identification & development of Support Practitioners overall training and development plans.
- Work closely with relevant staff to manage and minimise waiting times for service users.
- Contribute to regular team meetings, peer support meetings and facilitate individual support & supervision sessions.
- Meet regularly with the Support Service Co-ordinator, Support Service Administrator and Senior Management Team.
- Assist and participate alongside the Senior Management Team in the recruitment and induction of support staff.
- Provide input into the effective monitoring and evaluation of the organisation’s support services.
- Record and pass on any safeguarding issues or concerns raised by staff as a priority.
- Report any risk in relation to Health & Safety, confidentiality, GDPR, etc as soon as possible to the CEO or member of the Senior Management Team.
- Ensure the maintenance of accurate records in OASIS in accordance with best practice and the organisation’s policies.
- Assist with the improvement of organisational policies and procedures as appropriate.
- Liaise with external agencies, building and sustaining multi-agency partnerships as required.
- Reporting directly to the Support Service Coordinator for regular supervision and providing updates on the support service and any issues that may be occurring.
- To carry out any other duties relevant to the post of Team Leader as directed by the line manager or Senior Management Team.
Application notes
Please return the completed application form to recruitment@beirasplace.org.uk by midday on Friday 13th February with “RECRUITMENT – Support Service Team Leader” in the subject line.
Please note that it is an occupational requirement that all posts at Beira’s Place are for women only.
Only women, as clarified by the Supreme Court judgement (April 2025) need apply for the post of Support Service Team Leader under Section 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Appointment to the post is subject to a satisfactory PVG Disclosure certificate being issued by Disclosure Scotland. Where the contents of a Disclosure certificate are not satisfactory, Beira’s Place reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment/terminate employment.
The successful candidate will be required to produce proof of their eligibility to work in the UK, as required.
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Communications Manager
- Part time
- £46,458 – £51,621 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Based at Thistle House in Edinburgh; hybrid working in place.
- Closing 23rd January 2026
The Commission protects and promotes the human rights of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions.
We are recruiting for a Communications Manager to manage and deliver the Commission’s communications and media relations activity.
The post has a remit to manage the Commission’s communication programme, providing advice to the Executive Leadership Team and senior management on key issues and developing strategies that support its role in influencing policy and opinion in the mental health, learning disability, dementia and related fields, and engendering a positive reputation for the Commission amongst its key external stakeholders.
The post is the expert on communications for the Commission, giving input at a strategic level but also being involved in the day-to-day communications work.
The post holder must have a degree in a relevant discipline, such as communications, media or journalism, and significant and current experience (usually 5 years or equivalent) of working in a communications role/field. Applicants must be able to demonstrate credibility with executive/senior management teams, experience of managing media relations, developing communication plans and strategies, and building stakeholder relations.
Do you share our determination to address the inequalities arising from childhood abuse or neglect in care in Scotland?
Are you someone that enjoys a fast paced, varied role?
Good at prioritising and supporting others to succeed, you will lead a team that is collectively responsible for the general administration of the service, associated improvement work and the organisation of events and meetings.
You will join a warm, supportive team that strives to continually improve our work on behalf of the people we work with.
Future Pathways encourages all staff to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Hours can be worked flexibly in accordance with the needs of the service.
The role is based out of one of our two offices (Glasgow and Edinburgh) There is scope for occasional home working. Semi-regular travel may be required across Scotland.
Counselling Lead
- Part time
- £36,050 pro-rata
- On site: Stafford Centre, Edinburgh
- Closing 19th January 2026
About Us
Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing non-clinical, person-centred support to people in communities across Scotland. With over 50 years’ experience, we are fighting for a future where no one faces mental illness alone. We are changing society by changing attitudes, fighting stigma and influencing government to ensure a better of quality of life for those affected by poor mental health and mental illness. As a charity supporting over 10,000 people year, we believe everyone should have access to the support they need, when they need it and in a way which works best for them.
About the Role
As a Counselling Lead, you will manage the Counselling Support team and the service alongside the Head of Services. You will oversee the day-to-day running of the services whilst being responsible for managing all stakeholders involved.
You will also report on outcomes achieved and help promote and develop the services in your region. A skilled practitioner, you will have a good understanding and knowledge of counselling services and an understanding of the health and social care landscape. An empathic and motivating manager, you will be able to bring out the best in others by developing, guiding and supporting your team and enabling them to provide high-quality, person-centred counselling and support services.
The Counselling Lead will be responsible for line-managing and supervising staff and consultants who deliver specialist counselling support people affected by mental health issues, as well as their own caseload. This role includes developing and implementing an induction programme for counsellor roles, carrying out safe recruitment and providing high quality therapeutic support. The post-holder will take a trauma-informed approach and build a supportive and reflective culture, in line with Change Mental Health values. The Counselling Lead will work alongside both the local and national management team to contribute to the operational and strategic leadership of the local service, and of the overarching counselling programme that Change Mental Health are committed to developing.
Reports To: Head of Edinburgh Services
Disclosure & Barring Check: This post will be subject to a PVG check for working with vulnerable adults.
Supporter Stewardship & Community Fundraiser
- Full time or Part time
- £30,284
- Hybrid: Home working - with regular travel to Craiglockhart office & across central belt.
- Closing 19th January 2026
You will play an important role within our fundraising team, helping to build relationships, and increase income, in a pivotal year for the charity, as we enter our 30th anniversary year! The role will offer significant scope for development, giving you the opportunity to grow your skillset in a supportive, ambitious, and high-performing team.
This is a meaningful and varied role focused on building strong relationships with local communities, individuals, volunteers, and corporations across Scotland. You will work with members of the fundraising team to create and deliver a gold-standard stewardship experience for donors and fundraisers who support Held In Our Hearts, being actively involved across the cycle of a relationship before, during and after a gift or activity.
You will work with fundraising colleagues to develop and lead on creative, impactful, and engaging fundraising activities that empower supporters and ensure sustainable income for our services.
We are seeking someone with warmth, empathy, initiative, and energy – someone who thrives on connecting with people, meeting targets, and inspiring individuals and communities to make a difference.
This role requires travel across Scotland, including to our Craiglockhart Office, and to attend events and engagement
opportunities, this will also result in some weekend and evening work, for which time off in lieu will be given.
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