- Advertised from 6th April 2022
Role
Are you interested in contributing to the work of Health in Mind, a mental health and wellbeing charity based in Edinburgh, working across Scotland? Health in Mind strive for people in Scotland to live in a supportive and resilient community where mental health is understood and people lead fulfilling lives. We work together to deliver trauma support and training, counselling and talking therapies, and early intervention community based support.
We are seeking new volunteer Board Directors to help us deliver our vision.
Health in Mind Board meets six times a year, currently via video conferencing, usually in our city centre office in Edinburgh and is supported by a number of focussed committees, currently meeting quarterly by video conference.
We are currently seeking applications from people who have health and social care or other relevant expertise and experience. You don’t need to have been on a Board before- we offer a full induction and ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We are committed to reflecting the communities we serve and would particularly welcome applications from people who are currently under-represented on our Board, including disabled people, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic communities and people aged under 50.
Application notes
To find out more about Health in Mind and to download an application pack please visit our website.
If you have difficulties accessing the pack, please contact Annmarie Mitchell, HR Administrator on 0131 225 8508 or email annmarie.mitchell@health-in-mind.org.uk
If you would like any further information, you can contact Wendy Bates, Chief Executive, at wendy.bates@health-in-mind.org.uk, 0131 225 8508, or you can complete the Board Director application form directly.
Closing date for applications is 6 May 2022 at noon.
Interviews will take place, via video conference on 17 and 18 May 2022.
If shortlisted, there will be an opportunity to meet informally with Health in Mind Chief Executive prior to an interview conducted by small panel of current Board Directors.
Successful applicants will be expected to provide two references and be prepared to join the PVG scheme.
Health in Mind promotes equality and diversity in the workplace. Registered charity no SC004128.
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.
Top job! Engagement & Participation Team Manager
- Part time
- £45,262 pro-rata
- Edinburgh - Hybrid working
- Closing 9th April 2024
The Commission protects and promotes the human rights of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions.
We have an opportunity for a suitably qualified candidate who is interested in leading and managing a team of Engagement and Participation Officers to effectively deliver key business objectives related to a range of engagement and participation activities.
Educated to degree level or equivalent you will have staff management experience, preferably within the public sector in the field of health and social care. You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop trust and demonstrate empathy and sensitivity to people with different backgrounds.
With excellent IT skills, administrative and planning and organisational skills you will be able to work collaboratively and independently.
Experience of working in mental health either as a nurse or social worker or having a qualification in mental health or community involvement would be desirable.
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.
Freelance Operations Consultant working with and reporting to interim CEO
- Full time
- Sessional
- Edinburgh or Glasgow (or nearby). You will be invited to work from our working space one day per week, with the option to co-work more often (Hybrid)
- Closing 8th April 2024
Tiny Changes is Scotland’s first national young people’s mental health charity. We run projects with young leaders that help young minds feel better. The charity was set up in memory of artist and Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchison. Through his music and art Scott made tiny changes that had a big impact on people from all walks of life.
We believe that Scotland’s young people deserve great mental health, and we believe in their insight and innovation to make this possible. We exist to nurture the talent of young people to find solutions that work for them.
In three years, we’ve funded 69 innovative mental health ideas - from bubble therapy with refugees to peer-led crisis prevention cafe and d/Deaf youth wellbeing resources - supporting over 4,000 children and young people, with many of them leading change in their communities. You can read more about our strategy here.
The Tiny Changes team is growing all the time. We currently have 6 Trustees and will be looking to recruit another 2 trustees to join the Board later this year. The Tiny Changes Team is made up of 3 employees and 1 consultant, creative partners and young advisors. You can read more about our team over on our blog.
Role Summary
As a freelance operations consultant at Tiny Changes, you will support the interim CEO with the management of all charity and day to day operational activities, continuing the development of the charity in line with organisational objectives and strategic direction. Working closely with our small team, you will contribute to the overall direction of charity-wide operations. Supporting the management of co-production (youth lead projects), fundraising, human resources, health and safety and equality diversity and inclusion, to ensure our processes are up to date, compliant, meet the overall needs of the organisation and reflect our values.
What will you bring to Tiny Changes?
We are looking for applicants with the following characteristics:
1. Share our vision and values - we are Hopeful, Brave, Honest and Kind
2. Have knowledge of or interest in mental health issues affecting children and young people in Scotland
3. Active listener, equalities driven and self-reflective
We particularly welcome applications from the following groups:
• Young people under 30
• Young people with experience of mental health issues
• Disabled people
• Neurodiverse people
• People with experience of caring roles
• Care experienced people
• People from minority ethnic communities
• Asylum seekers or refugees
• People who identify as any gender that’s not cisgender
• People who identify as LGBTQIA+
• People from gypsy traveller communities
• People from a wide range of religious and cultural backgrounds
You can find more information in the Job Description and Person Specification linked below.
Role Accessibility: This role requires frequent travel and use of your own vehicle
Evaluation Coordinator
- Full time
- £36,839 – £39,704
- Home based - regular travel for work and meetings/supervision in Glasgow (Remote)
- Closing 29th March 2024
We’re hiring for an Evaluation Coordinator!
We’re recruiting for an Evaluation Coordinator who will work with colleagues and partners to embed evaluation in our team and across our network.
Innovation and impact are central themes of our work as we seek to promote and support the development of recovery approaches, share learning, inform and influence. We are keenly interested in the impacts of our activities and also to better understand the wider impacts of the many recovery approaches we promote and support.
You will be committed to values-based practice, mental health recovery and excited by the opportunity to work with others to bring about much needed change in our mental health system.
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