We are looking for a motivated and talented Fundraising Manager (FM) who will help promote the financial security and sustainability of Pet and Companion (PEACE). Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the postholder will help secure and sustain existing and future funding streams. The FM will be required to lead on researching and identifying potential new funders, submit funding applications, build strong relationships with donors and provide them with feedback, monitoring and assessment if requested.

The post-holder needs to think strategically. They must be confident in representing PEACE and coordinate and maintain strong working relationships internally and externally.

Duties

• To set and achieve income targets for a variety of funding streams for PEACE. In particular, develop strategies to maximise unrestricted income in consultation with the CEO.

• Ensure all fundraising and marketing initiatives are planned, delivered, monitored and evaluated effectively.

• Ensure all fundraising strategies and campaigns reflect the ideals of the charity.

Person specification (E= Expected, D= Desirable)

• Previous experience in professional fundraising (E)

• Experience of developing strong partnerships, particularly with Corporates, Trusts and Foundations, and Major Donors (E)

• Sound knowledge of the charity sector (E)

• Excellent written, verbal and telephonic communication skills (E)

• Knowledge of legal and policy issues relating to fundraising (E)

• Knowledge of current best practice in Fundraising (E)

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and sensitivity to the aims and objectives of PEACE (E)

• Able to work as part of a small but growing team (E)

• Candidate must be self-motivated and enjoy working independently and primarily from home (E)

• An understanding of the needs and concerns of vulnerable people including but not limited to those with mental health concerns/ dementia/ palliative care needs (D)

• Have an active Christian faith (D)

Health in Mind

With your mental health at heart

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Midlothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Team. This post is funded by Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership.

Health in Mind’s Midlothian team are recruiting a Senior Art Psychotherapist. We are looking for an experienced Art Psychotherapist with relevant professional qualifications and experience of working with adults with mental health difficulties, the ability to work independently, and as part of the wider staff team.

The post holder will contribute to the provision of community mental health and wellbeing services, delivering art therapy to address a wide range of issues affecting people. Where appropriate you will work to link people to other services and specialist support.

The successful applicant will maintain positive and effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders, key partners, and relevant professionals. All staff are working in a blended way with access to an office base for essential work, risk assessed community work, and homeworking.

Travel is required across Midlothian. Flexibility in working hours will also be expected to meet the needs of people we support.

Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to prepare and support people prior to a diagnosis of dementia to live well in their community?

If so, you can be part of a National Team of Post Diagnostic Support Link Workers (PDS Link Workers) providing high quality, person centered support to people living with dementia and their families.

This is a new initiative to provide pre-diagnosis support and advice to people and their family / supporters living with changes in cognition who are in the diagnostic process. This support will be delivered in a number of ways including face to face, groups settings and online.

Supporting our Edinburgh locality, the posts will be based in Edinburgh city. Alzheimer Scotland’s PDS Link Workers are required to be effective team workers and have the skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues both within Alzheimer Scotland, the NHS, and other stakeholders.

Skills in using digital platforms are essential as we use a blended approach to support people that involve some virtual meetings and on-line groups.

Applicants must hold a recognised relevant professional qualification, have a good understanding of dementia and how it affects people and their families along with excellent communication skills, a warm flexible approach, combined with skills in empathy and relationship building.

In addition, you should have skills and knowledge at the Enhanced Level of the Promoting Excellence Framework or be able to evidence you are working towards its completion.

This post requires a full driving licence and access to a car.

Alzheimer Scotland offers a wide range of community activities across Scotland, that provide opportunities for people to participate in activities that increase and, where possible, improve physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing for people living with dementia.

We are looking for unique people who can support people with dementia, in a variety of environments. Our support workers are our most important people as they provide front line support and help individuals to maintain skills and independence by providing company and the opportunity for people with dementia to socialise.

Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and a caring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training (including SVQ’s) is essential. Relevant qualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.