Iriss builds the capacity and capability of people working in social care and community health to deliver high quality services through the use of evidence, improvement approaches and digital technology.
We are seeking a strategic and values-based inspirational leader with the energy and commitment to build on our charity’s record of quality and success.
Iriss is uniquely positioned to respond to the new opportunities and fresh challenges in the sector and we need an outstanding Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to drive the planned strategic change. The successful candidate will motivate, inspire and build the capacity of Iriss and its staff with passion and a shared ambition for its objectives. The CEO will work closely with the team and report to the Board and must be a credible ambassador, a powerful communicator and an inclusive leader able to build partnerships across sectors and disciplines.
You will have a degree, or equivalent, and possibly a post graduate qualification in a subject related to our work, experience of strategic leadership and an established network in this area.
Top job! Senior Research Officer
- Full time or Part time
- £35,143 – £39,000
- Glasgow
- Closing 5th August 2020
Do you want to work for an organisation that believes that prevention is fundamental to addressing the mental health crisis? If so, the Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Senior Research Officer post to join our new Evidence and Impact team for Scotland and Northern Ireland.
You will work on strategically important reviews and studies to help us deliver our 5-year strategy for prevention. As a senior researcher, you will work flexibly with colleagues in research, public policy and programmes and with external partners including universities, government and community organisations.
The Mental Health Foundation is a financially strong and expanding organisation. Our vision is good mental health for all, and prevention is at the heart of what we do. We place particular focus upon those who have greatest need. We use our knowledge, informed by rigorous research, to inform and work with policymakers, practitioners, communities, companies, and the media. We have pioneered change for 70 years and are not afraid to challenge the status quo. Come join us!
This exciting and senior new research post is based in Glasgow and will be joining our new Evidence and Impact Department for Scotland and Northern Ireland. Reporting to the Head of Evidence and Impact and working closely with the Senior Team, you will work collaboratively with a range of partners to ensure that evidence and best practice informs our programmes, policy and campaigns.
Top job! Senior Research Officer (Thriving Learners)
- Part time
- £35,143 – £39,000 pro-rata
- Glasgow
- Closing 5th August 2020
Do you want to work for an organisation that believes that prevention is fundamental to addressing the mental health crisis? If so, the Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Senior Research Officer post to lead our Thriving Learners study.
This new research study into student mental health in Scotland aims to better understand the landscape of provision, ‘what works’ for promoting wellbeing, and what students want to enhance and promote their wellbeing. This is a mixed methods study which will include a large-scale survey, qualitative interviews and participatory approaches including the development of a Learner Advisory Panel. It is being delivered in partnership with Universities Scotland with funding from the Robertson Trust.
The Mental Health Foundation is a financially strong and expanding organisation. Our vision is good mental health for all, and prevention is at the heart of what we do. We place particular focus upon those who have greatest need. We use our knowledge, informed by rigorous research, to inform and work with policymakers, practitioners, communities, companies, and the media. We have pioneered change for 70 years and are not afraid to challenge the status quo. Come join us!
This exciting and senior new research post is based in Glasgow and will take forward this exciting new study. Reporting to the Head of Evidence and Impact and working closely with the Associate Director, you will work collaboratively with a range of partners to ensure the successful delivery of this ground breaking study.
Top job! Programme Manager (Children, Families and Young People)
- Full time or Part time
- £40,000 – £46,000
- Glasgow
- Closing 5th August 2020
Would you like to work for an organisation that believes prevention is fundamental to addressing the mental health crisis? If so, the Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Programme Manager post to lead our children, families and young people’s programmes in Scotland.
The Mental Health Foundation is a financially strong and expanding organisation. Our vision is good mental health for all, and prevention is at the heart of what we do. We place particular focus upon those who have greatest need. We use our knowledge, informed by rigorous research, to inform and work with policymakers, practitioners, communities, companies, and the media. We have pioneered change for 70 years and are not afraid to challenge the status quo. Come join us!
This is exciting and senior new post is based in Glasgow and will play a key role in developing and leading our programmes in Scotland. Reporting to the Associate Director and working closely with the Senior Team, you will manage a dynamic team of people who are delivering a range of programmes. A key responsibility of the role is to work with staff to develop existing programmes, with a focus on sustainability and scale, and identify opportunities for new programme areas.
Top job! Programme Manager (Adults)
- Full time or Part time
- £40,000 – £46,000
- Glasgow
- Closing 5th August 2020
Would you like to work for an organisation that believes prevention is fundamental to addressing the mental health crisis? If so, the Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Programme Manager post to lead our adult focused programmes in Scotland.
The Mental Health Foundation is a financially strong and expanding organisation. Our vision is good mental health for all, and prevention is at the heart of what we do. We place particular focus upon those who have greatest need. We use our knowledge, informed by rigorous research, to inform and work with policymakers, practitioners, communities, companies, and the media. We have pioneered change for 70 years and are not afraid to challenge the status quo. Come join us!
This is exciting and senior new post is based in Glasgow and will play a key role in developing and leading our programmes in Scotland. Reporting to the Associate Director and working closely with the Senior Team, you will manage a dynamic team of people who are delivering a range of programmes. A key responsibility of the role is to work with staff to develop existing programmes, with a focus on sustainability and scale, and identify opportunities for new programme areas.
Top job! Head of Evidence and Impact (Scotland and Northern Ireland)
- Full time or Part time
- £48,000 – £54,000
- Glasgow
- Closing 5th August 2020
Would you like to work for an organisation that believes prevention is fundamental to addressing the mental health crisis? If so, the Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Head of Evidence and Impact (Scotland and Northern Ireland).
The Mental Health Foundation is a financially strong and expanding organisation. Our vision is good mental health for all, and prevention is at the heart of what we do. We place particular focus upon those who have greatest need. We use our knowledge, informed by rigorous research, to inform and work with policymakers, practitioners, communities, companies, and the media. We have pioneered change for 70 years and are not afraid to challenge the status quo. Come join us!
This exciting, senior post is based in Glasgow and will play a leadership role for research, policy and strategy development for the Scotland and Northern Ireland. Reporting to the Director and working closely with the Associate Director, you will manage a small, new research and policy team. One of your responsibilities will be to drive forward the Foundation’s reputation as the leading research and policy charity in our field. You will also be the lead contact for university partners, develop and manage research proposals, and oversee our policy and public affairs programme.
Top job! Communications and Marketing Manager (Scotland and Northern Ireland)
- Full time or Part time
- £35,143 – £39,000
- Glasgow
- Closing 5th August 2020
Do you want to work for an organisation at the heart of improving Scotland’s mental health and at the forefront of addressing the mental health consequences of the coronavirus pandemic? If so, the Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Communications and Marketing Manager (Scotland and Northern Ireland).
The Mental Health Foundation is a financially strong and expanding organisation. Our vision is good mental health for all, and prevention is at the heart of what we do. We place particular focus upon those who have greatest need. We use our knowledge, informed by rigorous research, to inform and work with policymakers, practitioners, communities, companies, and the media. We have pioneered change for 70 years and are not afraid to challenge the status quo. Come join us!
This post is crucial to our plans for the next five years. Our profile as a charity in Scotland is growing. Every year we run Mental Health Awareness Week and host the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival – two major highlights in a busy calendar of activities. It will be your job to make sure that growth continues as we position ourselves as Scotland’s leading public health charity working in mental health. You will join a growing Communications and Fundraising Team in Scotland, to manage all aspects of media, brand and digital communications. You will work closely with colleagues across the UK, and also support the development our work in Northern Ireland.
Garvald West Linton is the provider of Residential and Day Care services for adults with learning difficulties, situated 20 miles south of Edinburgh in beautiful countryside surroundings. Currently we have a new vacancy for a Deputy CEO post to start with us as soon as possible.
Main Purpose of Role
To work closely with the CEO to lead Garvald West Linton and ensure the organisation is developed and managed in accordance with its mission, values and strategic objectives.
Primarily to take responsibility for the delivery and management of Garvald West Linton’s residential service ensuring it functions at the highest standard in line with current regulations and delivering the expected level of service to all residents, which is responsive to their changing needs. Currently we are in the process of looking to develop further options within our residential services to meet higher levels of support needs for individuals accessing our service. There is the requirement to be registered with the Care Inspectorate as the Registered Manager of the service.
To work closely with the Day Care Manager, HR Manager and Finance Manager along with House Managers. Also with the Board, Trustees and external Stakeholders. Overall to develop an understanding at an operational level of Garvald to work closely with the CEO to ensure financial viability of the organisation of the organisation and new programmes with a view of securing long-term sustainability.
Key Priorities
- to provide leadership and support for the House Managers ensuring that GWL meets relevant service standards in the delivery of care to residents.
- to have an overview of GWL’s residential provision and ensuring that it meets the needs of the residents and maintains a social therapeutic setting.
- to interface and work constructively with the Care Inspectorate and other external bodies ensuring that GWL’s relationships continue to benefit the organisation, the residents and the wider community
- to understand and work within the principles of social therapy and to support the cultural life of GWL in the celebration of cultural events
Qualifications
Educated to degree level or equivalent together with a demonstrable commitment to anthroposophical principles and the principles of Rudolph Steiner. Relevant management qualification (for example MBA or a minimum of Level 5 SVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership or equivalent). Ideally, qualifications that meet the SSSC requirements for a Manager.
Knowledge and Experience
- Substantial experience of effective senior leadership position within a relevant social care organisation, preferably within a like- minded organisation.
- Experience of income generation and working successfully with funding bodies.
- Experience of working with and influencing key decision makers.
- Experience of the governance processes for third sector care organisations.
Skills and Abilities
- Strategic thinker, planning and implementation skills
- Great relationship management skills with the ability to create and maintain positive relationships with staff and a wide range of stakeholders.
- Effective team building and organisational development skills.
- Delegation skills – being able to use people and other resources available through effective allocation of decision-making authority and responsibility.
- Good working knowledge of social care sector.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills including report writing and presentations delivered both internally and externally
Benefits include
- Salary £38,000 – £40,000 per annum based on 40 hours per week
- Holiday entitlement will be 6 working weeks in first year of employment, rising to 7 working weeks in second and subsequent years.
- A non-contributory Group Life Assurance Scheme is offered to all staff on commencement of employment. The level of cover is four times annual salary.
- Automatic enrolment in the Pension scheme for qualifying staff in which both parties will contribute.
- We offer a comprehensive Employee Wellbeing Programme (EWP) by Health Assured. The EWP is an integrated online and offline personal support programme that gives all our contracted employees access to a range of specialist support and information.
Quality of Advice Assessment Co-ordinator
- Full time
- £20,600 – £23,500
- Quality of Advice Assessment Co-ordinator
- Closing 16th August 2020
All Citizens Advice Bureaux in Scotland must comply with the Scottish Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux Membership Scheme which sets out the quality assurance standards to which all bureaux are expected to operate. The Citizens Advice Scotland Quality Assurance team are responsible for auditing all bureaux against these standards and reporting to the Association’s Membership Standards Committee. The audit process consists of two parts:
• Quality of Advice Assessment which assesses the quality of advice and information provided by bureaux at the point of delivery and ensures that all bureaux in Scotland meet a minimum standard of service, in terms of the process of advice giving, and the actual technical accuracy of that advice.
• Organisational Audit which examines the written policies and procedures provided by the bureau together with other evidence gathered through interviews with bureau paid staff, volunteers and governing body representatives.
The successful delivery of the SACAB Membership Scheme audit programme requires centralised co-ordination. This role will be allocated responsibility for the co-ordination of the Quality of Advice Assessment programme, ensuring successful delivery and development where appropriate.
As a Quality of Advice Assessment Co-ordinator you will be involved in co-ordinating Citizens Advice Scotland staff and local bureaux to enable effective delivery of the quarterly Quality of Advice monitoring schedule, as well as supporting the Citizens Advice Scotland Quality Assurance team by providing specialist administrative support.
This is a key role in the operation of membership scheme quality of advice assessment function.
*This role is normally based in our Edinburgh office. As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, all CAS staff are currently working from home and we would therefore expect the successful candidate would be required to work from home initially. Re-opening our offices will be carefully planned and managed in accordance with the latest Scottish Government guidance and public health advice. Candidates should be prepared to work from home initially, but be aware that attendance at the normal office base will be required in future. We are currently reviewing our home working policy in response to the COVID-19 crisis and ongoing opportunities to work from home can be discussed with the successful candidate at offer stage.
Employee benefits
Citizens Advice Scotland offers excellent terms and conditions, including a total of 40 days leave (including public holidays) and a pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution. We have a flexitime scheme which enables our employees to work flexibly in line with organisational requirements, and as an inclusive employer we are happy to consider other flexible working arrangements where appropriate.
Outreach Workers, Tayside and Fife (x4 posts)
- Part time
- £21,366 pro-rata
- Methil, Fife (3 Posts) and Tayside (1 Post)
- Closing 28th August 2020
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