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Turning Point Scotland is a national social care charity providing services to people with addictions, learning disabilities, mental health issues, those in the criminal justice system and those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Turning Point Scotland North East Edinburgh Recovery Services provides recovery focused psychosocial interventions to adults experiencing drug and alcohol related issues across North East Edinburgh. We work within a hub model with partners, including NHS Lothian, CEC Social Work and other voluntary agencies to ensure individualised packages of care to enable service users to achieve their recovery goals.

Both TPS and CGL who are third sector partners within Cities 4 Recovery Hubs have been awarded Scottish Government Seek Keep Treat funding for two years for community recovery workers and 2 part-time peer supporters, employed between TPS and CGL. This will be for reaching patients of the two low threshold, centralised services based at Spittal Street (Harm reduction Team LTMP and TAP) to re-settle those who now meet the criteria for mainstream hub or primary care prescribing services and engaging them with mainstream services. The posts will work together as a team to cover whole of the city and will largely work from Spittal Street but managed by individual CGL and TPS managers . These roles will involve lone working and assertive outreach. Lived experience is desirable for these roles. For Lead Practitioner role any line management or mentoring experience would be advantageous as the Lead Practitioner would be responsible for Line managing the part time Support Practitioner.

By the end of the period, the temporary funding will be expected to result in improved pathways between the centralised prescribing services and the locality hubs. TPS, CGL and other stakeholders will contribute to evaluation of the pathway and make decisions about allocation of future resources, but the dedicated funding would come to an end in 2022.

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Turning Point Scotland is a national social care charity providing services to people with addictions, learning disabilities, mental health issues, those in the criminal justice system and those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Turning Point Scotland North East Edinburgh Recovery Services provides recovery focused psychosocial interventions to adults experiencing drug and alcohol related issues across North East Edinburgh. We work within a hub model with partners, including NHS Lothian, CEC Social Work and other voluntary agencies to ensure individualised packages of care to enable service users to achieve their recovery goals.

Both TPS and CGL who are third sector partners within Cities 4 Recovery Hubs have been awarded Scottish Government Seek Keep Treat funding for two years for community recovery workers and 2 part-time peer supporters, employed between TPS and CGL. This will be for reaching patients of the two low threshold, centralised services based at Spittal Street (Harm reduction Team LTMP and TAP) to re-settle those who now meet the criteria for mainstream hub or primary care prescribing services and engaging them with mainstream services. The posts will work together as a team to cover whole of the city and will largely work from Spittal Street but managed by individual CGL and TPS managers . These roles will involve lone working and assertive outreach. Lived experience is desirable for these roles. For Lead Practitioner role any line management or mentoring experience would be advantageous as the Lead Practitioner would be responsible for Line managing the part time Support Practitioner.

By the end of the period, the temporary funding will be expected to result in improved pathways between the centralised prescribing services and the locality hubs. TPS, CGL and other stakeholders will contribute to evaluation of the pathway and make decisions about allocation of future resources, but the dedicated funding would come to an end in 2022.

This is an opportunity to take a leadership role in helping to change Scotland’s relationship with alcohol starting with young people. Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP) is looking to employ the services of a dynamic, results-oriented person with great people skills to set up at least 12 CAP projects in high harm areas by the end of 2022.

The successful applicant will have a track record of building effective partnerships, the people and communication skills to involve and engage a wide range of local stakeholders and the leadership and project management skills to support projects through each phase of their lifecycle including baseline evaluation, action plan delivery, post intervention evaluation and maintenance/sustainment. After a short handover period the successful applicant will be expected to oversee fast-track development of new CAPs in priority areas and take responsibility for all aspects of their management with minimal supervision.

A key requisite of the role will be the ability to forge effective public/private sector partnerships between statutory agencies, schools, youth charities and retailers following the CAP model and evaluation framework. The successful candidate may come from a police, public health, education, local authority or other relevant background.

Hours: Fife: 2 x 21 hr post 1 x 16 hr post.

Tayside: 1 x 21 hr post

About the Role:

Are you interested in joining an award-winning Scottish charity whose aim is to provide support to people whose lives are affected by mental health problems or illness? Support in Mind Scotland have a number of exciting opportunities in Tayside and Fife for empathic people with a passion for supporting peoples mental health and would love to use their skills and/or lived experience to make a positive impact on their lives.

These exciting opportunities include roles (2x 21hr & 1 x 16hr posts) to expand the Fife Hearing Voices Network within Fife as well as extend it into Perth & Kinross and Angus. You will work alongside statutory and third sector partners in these areas to identify person centred plans that meet the needs of people experiencing psychosis and if applicable, their carers.

We also have 1 x 21hr post which will join our Fife services to help build resilience for people and their carers with a range of mental health needs. All posts will work with people on a 1:1, Group work and remote support bases in line with SiMS Covid-19 recovery planning.

Who are we looking for?

You should be educated to SVQ 3 level or have experience working in mental health. Application from people with lived experience of mental health, including carers and people with experience of psychosis would be welcome.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and the charity and are a “Happy to Talk Flexible” employer. The specific working arrangements for all posts will be adjusted for the suitable candidates but will likely include both office base and homeworking.

For an informal discussion please phone Lynda Sloan, Service Manager on 07793 838202 or Steve Urquhart, Area Manager on 07894 395504 from 14th August or email lsloan@supportinmindscotland.org.uk

If you are passionate about enabling Support in Mind Scotland to deliver a valuable service to the Scottish community, and feel your profile matches this role’s criteria, then we want to hear from you!

Why join us?

This is a great opportunity to join a thriving charity and help shape its future. In return for your work, passion and dedication, we offer scope for development, a benefit package including 37 days’ holiday, enhanced sick pay, season ticket loan, regular support & supervision and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

Find out more about Who We Are and What We Do on our Website at supportinmindscotland.org.uk and on Social Media

Fife Women’s Aid are looking for two part-time Children and Young People’s Support Workers. The role provides practical and emotional support to children and young people with experience of domestic abuse. Candidates should have a good understanding of domestic abuse, have experience in providing direct support and have excellent communication skills.

The successful applicant will have at least SVQ Level III or equivalent level of qualification in childcare or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards a qualification.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation and have the ability to work as part of a team. They will also have a passion for improving the lives of women and children who have experienced abuse.

Fife Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and strives to be a supportive and empowering employer offering competitive terms and conditions.

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is a requirement for this post.

If you would like further information about the post, please contact Keri Duffy, Team Senior on 07714609374.

The SPSO is the final stage for complaints about organisations providing public services in Scotland. From 2021 we will be taking on a new function as Independent National Whistleblowing Officer (INWO). The INWO will have two key functions:

• to set out model whistleblowing Standards for NHS organisations to investigate whistleblowing concerns; and

• to investigate escalated and complex whistleblowing concerns, including an examination of the decision making and outcomes of the original investigation.

Working with the INWO Team Manager and INWO Complaints Reviewers, you will play a pivotal role as the first point of contact, handling incoming enquiries and providing relevant advice and guidance to whistleblowers, NHS authorities and any others accessing the service. The INWO Team Officer ensures the effective running of the service by providing administrative support, assisting with case management, co-ordinating team activities and contributing to the overall office support function.

To be successful in this role, you will have a minimum of two years’ experience of working in a frontline, customer-facing role. You will have excellent communication skills, strong administrative and organisational skills and a sharp attention to detail.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our team at Home-Start Glasgow South, a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under 8 years of age. We are looking for an enthusiastic Family Support Co-ordinator to actively, recruit, train, supervise and support a team of volunteers. The successful candidate will meet with referred families to discuss their support needs before matching with a suitable volunteer befriender and will oversee ongoing support for families. We are looking for applicants who can encourage, inspire and enable families and volunteers to work together to achieve the best possible start for children. Qualified to SVQ Level 3 or equivalent and experience of working with families and working in the voluntary sector would be advantageous.

The postholder requires the use of a car, a full driving licence and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure.

We are looking for an experienced youth worker to support the delivery of our digital youth work with LGBT young people. Do you have a good understanding of LGBT identities and inclusion, and experience of youth work?

Are you able to support the delivery and growth of our digital youth work? Are you able to provide support, information and participation opportunities to young people through our digital platforms?

Are you creative in the design and delivery of programmes and able to work as part of the Digital Youth Work team to create and develop session content and learning opportunities for young people?

About the Role

Are you interested in joining an award-winning Scottish charity whose aim is to provide support to people whose lives are affected by mental health problems or illness? Support in Mind Scotland have an exciting opportunity to join our Senior Management Team for someone with a passion for enabling people to achieve mental, physical and financial wellbeing so that they can live full, independent lives in their own communities.

The National Information and Support Service (NAIS) is the front facing service of the organisation at National level. NAIS brings together all of our current Information, Advice and Support Services into one integrated Team, and will extend our reach and our range of services nationwide.

The ideal candidate will be keen to apply their leadership and management skills to develop and lead a dedicated team of Advice and Information specialists to reach out and support people right across Scotland, empowering people with timely, targeted information and ensuring people receive the best debt and welfare advice.

Working with colleagues delivering services across the country and the CEO, you will be a key part of developing and delivering our strategy in partnership with our members, service users and supporters.

Who are we looking for?

You will have at least 3 years’ experience in a relevant Information or Advice role, and be able to demonstrate effective people management and project management skills. You will have a sound understanding of the regulatory frameworks governing advice – particularly financial advice, as well as a knowledge of the health and social care policy sector in Scotland – particularly regarding mental health and wellbeing.

In this exciting new role, you will have the opportunity to show your creativity and flair for development, working across the sector with a wide range of external stakeholders, and raising awareness of the organisation as well as this new service.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and the charity and are a “Happy to Talk Flexible” employer.

The post is for 5 days 9am to 5pm (35 hours a week) with occasional need to work out of office hours to engage with stakeholders.

For an informal discussion please email Frances Simpson at fsimpson@supportinmindscotland.org.uk

If you are passionate about enabling Support in Mind Scotland to deliver a valuable service to the Scottish community, and feel your profile matches this role’s criteria, then we want to hear from you!

Why join us?

This is a great opportunity to join a thriving charity and help shape its future. In return for your work, passion and dedication, we offer scope for development, a benefit package including 37 days’ holiday, enhanced sick pay, season ticket loan, regular support & supervision and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

Find out more about Who We Are and What We Do on Social Media and on our Website at supportinmindscotland.org.uk.

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity.

SAMH has represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for more than 90 years.

Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others. These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

Glasgow Personalisation cover all of Glasgow and its main office is based at 19 Waterloo St Glasgow, providing practical and emotional support to adults with mental health problems. People using our service have access to staff daily, offering support with daily living and social inclusion.

The successful candidates should be able to establish therapeutic relationships with service users who have mental health issues and offer them emotional and practical support to gain independent living skills. Also, should have the ability to demonstrate a mature and caring attitude, with excellent listening and communication skills. Experience of working in the field of mental health or social care is desirable. You must be able to demonstrate a high degree of skill in report writing, assessing client need and developing professional support plans.

You will help to encourage and support individuals to engage/re-engage with other agencies such as health, education and employment agencies. Previous experience of working in a Support Worker role is desirable as is the possession of an SVQ level 2 in health/Social care or equivalent or the willingness to undertake this.

The project operates, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. There is a staff team support workers and two team leader and one on site service manager. Staff are also required as part of work force flexibility to provide support to other services within the Greater Glasgow area as and when required.