Senior HR Advisor
- Full time
- £32,629 – £39,417
- Based at our Edinburgh hub, with some travel to our Glasgow hub
- Closing 23rd February 2022
- Advertised from 17th February 2022
- Plus a Scotland fringe allowance of 5% salary. Permanent. 37.5 hours per week.
Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior HR Advisor based in Edinburgh to join the HR Team.
This is a challenging role and you will be responsible for providing an effective and efficient HR generalist service across the employee lifecycle, advising on policies and best practice and supporting management and colleagues with general day-to-day HR issues. This is a truly generalist role that gives a great breath of involvement and ownership of HR activities whilst acting as an employee champion and change agent for the charity.
Applicants should be qualified to CIPD Qualified to Level 5 or above and have demonstrable experience as a Senior HR Advisor / HR Generalist. The successful candidate will need to be highly organised, remain calm under pressure and be able to handle and progress a demanding workload to strict deadlines. A proactive ‘can do’ positive approach, self-motivated and a hands-on approach is required.
Strong skills in Employee Relations, up to date knowledge of Employment Legislation, and the ability to proactively coach managers on best practice on all HR matters is essential for this role.
This role is subject to a PVG check.
There is a legal requirement that all staff working in a CQC regulated location must be fully vaccinated (received both doses of a recognised vaccine) unless exempt for clinical reasons. If you are appointed to work with the charity, you are required to provide proof of full vaccination as part of your pre-employment checks.
Application notes
To find out more and to apply, please visit our website.
Closing date: 23 February 2022
Interview date: Week commencing 28 February 2022
Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early, should we receive a sufficient amount of applicants
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).
Top job! Management Accountant
- Part time
- £39,701 pro-rata
- Edinburgh (Hybrid)
- Closing 19th April 2024
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant to join our Finance Team, which is part of our Corporate Services pillar. The Finance Team plays a vital role in ensuring the effective governance and financial management of Health in Mind.
Our Management Accountant will work closely with the Head of Finance, Senior Management Team and Service Managers, preparing quarterly management accounts as well as support month/quarter end processes, forecasting and preparation of the annual budget. You will have a strong background, knowledge, and experience in a similar role, and hold a relevant professional accounting qualification or significant equivalent experience.
You will be motivated, self-directed, and have robust communication skills, able to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the organisation. The ability to manage your time effectively, to plan, prioritise and deliver is essential.
This is a new role within the organisation and is an exciting opportunity to see all aspects of the finance function, overseeing essential reporting processes and governance.
Casework Officer
- Full time
- £26,904 – £28,467
- Based in Edinburgh (Haymarket (Hybrid)
- Closing 24th April 2024
We protect and promote the human rights of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions.
We have two varied and interesting roles as Casework Officers for the right candidates to join our team on a full-time basis.
The role involves undertaking a range of administrative activities which will contribute to the fulfilment of the Commission’s duty to monitor the operation of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.
You should have two passes at higher grade and five passes at standard grade or equivalent qualifications, including English and a numerate subject (or relevant work experience/qualification in Administration).
The role also requires proficient IT skills, with Microsoft Office packages, database input and management.
Telephone enquiry/call handling experience and a customer focused approach are essential along with the ability to communicate effectively.
You should also have proven administrative experience and experience of working under pressure and to deadlines, with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
The success of the role relies on team working so the ability to work as part of a team and with limited supervision is critical.
As an employer, we offer excellent terms and conditions of service including a generous pension scheme, a commitment to learning and development and access to an Employee Assistance Programme and comprehensive staff benefits.
We also offer a comprehensive range of HR policies including policies to help balance commitments at work and home and flexible working arrangements.
At the Commission we champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice, cultivating a sense of belonging and providing a workplace where everyone feels valued. We aim to have a workforce which represents the wider society that we serve and therefore encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.
Our office environment is modern, light, bright and green with superb views and is very close to Haymarket Railway station and transport links.
You First Advocacy provide an independent professional Advocacy service to a wide range of vulnerable adults in Renfrewshire, who require short-term advocacy to address specific issues arising from health, community care or legal interventions. The service is provided by paid staff and trained volunteers.
“Our vision is to provide independent professional advocacy support to individuals who reside in a community, residential or hospital setting, giving them a voice and supporting their rights and wishes”
This post will contribute effectively to the You First Advocacy Service.
The post holder will be required to clearly show an understanding of the concept of advocacy for people affected by issues arising from health, community care or legal interventions.
- An awareness of individual rights, objectivity and empathy will be required.
- A mature ability to challenge individuals/organisations on behalf of the service user, without recourse to confrontation is essential.
This is an exciting and challenging post for a person who supports social justice and the rights of vulnerable individuals. It is essential that you have knowledge and experience of Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and other generic service user groups. A knowledge of Advocacy is also essential. You should have excellent interpersonal skills and be self-motivated.
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