- Advertised from 3rd December 2021
Role
S.M.I.L.E. Counselling has been providing a free counselling service to the Children and Young People of West Lothian over the last 6 years. Each year has been met with an increasing demand for our services and there has been no exception during the pandemic. Concentrating on the Scottish Government guidelines approaching the major lockdown months our Board of Trustees proactively worked with our Founder/CEO to develop a strategy ensuring that access to a therapeutic counselling service could continue particularly as we anticipated other services temporarily closing.
We have also been developing and expanding our self-funding and Training framework.
Of course, Young People are continuing to encounter mental well-being challenges, and the lifting of the lockdown restrictions has only highlighted the importance of the work our Board, Management, Counsellors, Trainers and Volunteers do.
We have this year:
- relocated to larger premises, trebling the size of our client space
- set up a Walk and Talk (Outreach) service
- created a counselling room taking account of the needs of neuro-divergent clients
- increased our School Counselling partnerships within West Lothian
- being named as a preferred supplier in 2 local authority areas
- engaged with local businesses and organisations to deliver mental well-being training
- designed, delivered, and have had validated an SQA Mental Wellbeing and Health Course
- delivered COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills Courses
- increased our focus on self-funding with appointment of Marketing and Fundraising Co-ordinator
Application notes
S.M.I.L.E promotes inclusion, and we are looking for individuals from a variety of backgrounds to join us and continue to shape and grow our Counselling and Training charity. Further information can be found in our attached Trustee Pack.
If you require any further information in addition to the Trustee pack, please do not hesitate to contact us info@smilecounselling.org.uk
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We are a small charity that supports military and emergency service veterans who struggle with mental/physical health problems. We help them recover to a level that enables them to return to work, further education or an acceptable level of independent living. We are looking for a trustee to help manage this worthwhile charity which has a proven record of success in helping veterans and a reputation for sound administration.
Principal Responsibilities
The Chair will hold the Board and Executive Team to account for the Charity’s mission and vision, providing strong leadership to the Board of Trustees to ensure that the Board functions as a unit, and that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity.
The Chair will develop and maintain a supportive and constructive relationship with the Chief Executive, working together to provide a clear strategic direction for the Charity, regularly reviewing and mitigating risk and ensuring financial accountability.
The Chair will act as an ambassador for and representative of the charity when required.
Personal Qualities
• Strong leadership and relationship building skills
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively
• Strong networking capabilities that can be utilised for the benefit of the Charity
Experience/Skills
• Experience of strategic leadership
• Experience of charity governance and/or as part of a Board of Trustees, including familiarity with chairing meetings
• Financial management expertise
• Broad knowledge of the mental health sector
Fundraising & Engagement Coordinator - Corporate Partnerships & Major Donors
- Full time
- £29,640 – £32,812
- Edinburgh/ Glasgow (On site)
- Closing 21st April 2024
A fantastic opportunity has become available within the Fundraising & Engagement Team to deliver significant income from two key income streams and sustain our mission to ensure nobody faces dementia alone.
The Fundraising & Engagement Coordinator will report to the Fundraising & Engagement Leader, contributing to the delivery of our strategic objectives.
Whilst the role will work collaboratively to support all income streams, we are particularly keen to hear from anyone who has prior Corporate Partnership and/or Major Donor experience.
We are looking for someone who is naturally optimistic and empathetic, with a can-do attitude. You will be a self-starter, comfortable working independently, who thrives on building meaningful relationships. Applicants should enjoy and have a track record of working in a fast-paced and varied environment.
Successful applicants will have a positive attitude towards dementia, along with excellent communication skills and a caring manner. A pro-active approach to learn and participate in training will also be expected.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Part time
- £37,450 pro-rata
- Working from home/remotely with occasional meetings in Edinburgh (Remote)
- Closing 1st May 2024
‘NEECS saves lives’
(service user feedback)
Would you like to lead an organisation providing vital mental health support to some of the most vulnerable?
North East Edinburgh Counselling Services (NEECS) have been delivering counselling services to communities in North East Edinburgh for almost 30 years.
We are seeking a new CEO who can further develop the success of our outgoing CEO in securing substantial funding. We are planning for the future and are looking for a candidate who can achieve our ambition to expand our service and provide more people with the help they need.
Leading a small staff team and a team of sessional self-employed counsellors, this role offers an exciting opportunity to build a sustainable future for the organisation and those most in need of its services. NEECS is committed to supporting staff in their professional development and this role offers the the chance to grow and develop your skills along with the organisation and its impact.
What you will bring
- A passion for improving mental health in the local community.
- A proven track record of securing external funding from a range of sources, including statutory, trusts and grants and donations.
- An inclusive leadership approach and experience of managing, growing and developing thriving staff teams.
- A high level of business acumen, including managing and overseeing all aspects of operation of a small organisation.
- A sound understanding of finance.
- A self-starter with a ‘Can Do’ attitude, who is comfortable working for a small organisation.
- The ambition to increase our impact, so we can do more for more people.
What we offer
- Flexibility in location and when your hours are worked
- 27 days annual leave plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata)
- Auto-enrolment workplace pension scheme with 5% employer contribution if staff make the minimum statutory contributions.
- External supervision from a supervisor/professional consultant (as agreed with board of trustees).
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