Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With over 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mental health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has the right to be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life.
About the role
As a Senior Practitioner, you will be responsible for one-to-one support including carrying a case load for ongoing work with specific individuals and for developing and reviewing personal support plans. You will work autonomously, being able to judge when to refer to your Manager, and taking a lead role in developing the service.
You will work closely with practitioners in a guidance and/or support and supervision role to promote good working practice and staff development. You will ensure that the resource centre provides a safe environment where people can relax, re-establish social skills and enhance quality of life. This is a role which promotes development as well as providing ongoing support.
You will support the Locality Manager, Service Manager and Head of Services in their roles to meet national and funder criteria. You will identify gaps in the service where they arise and implement solutions in partnership with your line manager.
* 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial, and medical advice as well as support with life’s challenges.
* A 35-hour working week, enhanced sick pay & season ticket loan.
* A great work-life balance with flexible and blended working environment.
* Access to purchase a Blue Light Discount Card.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements.
* Professional development including funded opportunities.
Please note all applications must be received by midday on 17th February. Interviews are due to be held in the week commencing 24th February.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. If you consider yourself to have a disability, please inform us of any arrangements that we may make to the interview process.
You will need to register for a Scot Account to confirm your PVG membership if successful. To ensure all documentation is ready for your start date, you can register in advance here: account.disclosure.scot
Join SAMH and make a difference in Mental Health across Scotland
Are you an experienced relationship manager with a passion for forging meaningful partnerships and driving impactful change?
SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health), believes in mental health and wellbeing for all. The team is now looking for 2 exceptional Account Managers to join their Workplace & Corporate Engagement team and contribute to vital fundraising efforts and meaningful collaboration with private sector partners.
About SAMH
SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) is Scotland's leading mental health charity, dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by mental health issues. Founded in 1923, the charity strives to create a society where mental health is valued, understood, and supported. With a commitment to innovation and collaboration, SAMH is at the forefront of mental health advocacy, ensuring that everyone has access to the support they need to lead fulfilling lives.
What will you do as an Account Manager?
As part of the Workplace & Corporate Engagement team, you will play a pivotal role in managing partnerships within the private sector. Reporting to the Senior Manager – Workplace Engagement, you will focus on account management and client stewardship, ensuring strong relationships and sustained financial and non-financial contributions from SAMH’s private sector partners.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Account Management: Strengthen relationships with existing private sector partners through proactive and tailored stewardship. Deliver meaningful updates, demonstrate measurable impact, and secure multi-year commitments to foster sustained partnerships.
2. Engagement: Manage incoming enquiries strategically while identifying and pursuing new business development opportunities. Seek growth areas within current partnerships, including increased financial support.
3. Enquiry Management and Business Development: Creating a clear and responsive approach to partner engagement, identifying potential areas for growth within existing relationships. This includes exploring opportunities for partners to increase their financial support or collaborate on multi-year agreements that ensure ongoing contributions and mutual success.
4. Development: Collaborate with the team to create bespoke packages and develop innovative projects that appeal to partners, securing long-term income stability.
5. Delivery: Ensure seamless delivery of services, building trust and laying the foundation for future collaboration and increased contributions.
What does SAMH need from you?
Experience:
* Demonstrable success in account managing mutually beneficial partnerships.
* Proven track record of achieving and exceeding income or performance targets.
* Strong experience in presenting and communicating with diverse audiences.
* Strong understanding of fundraising principles and codes of practice, with an awareness of current trends in the fundraising environment.
* Proficiency in using CRMs/databases to maintain and monitor data. (Desirable)
* Familiarity with mental health services and the wider charity landscape in Scotland. (Desirable)
Key Skills and Attributes
* Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
* Understanding of current legislation, policies and issues affecting fundraising and the charity sector including GDPR.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, including confidence in public speaking/presentations and report writing.
* Competence in using CRM systems and databases to manage donor information and track progress. (Desirable)
What is in it for you?
You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of the benefits include;
* 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service (+4 public holidays). Pro Rata
* 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you. Pro Rata
* Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions.
* Workplace pension scheme and Life Assurance policy from day one.
Be the driving force behind SAMH’s workplace and corporate engagement success. Apply today and help SAMH make a lasting difference in mental health across Scotland.
Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to support people with a recent 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-centred support to people living with dementia and their families for a minimum of a year following diagnosis in line with the Scottish Government’s minimum guarantee.
The aim of the PDS National Service is to enable people to live well with dementia and is centred around Alzheimer Scotland's 5 pillar model so that people move on to a period of supported self-management.
The model includes understanding the illness and coming to terms with the diagnosis, peer support, connecting and maintaining links with their community along with planning for future care and decision making to develop an outcome focused plan to support their future hopes, desires and aspirations.
Supporting our Wester Ross Highland locality, the post will be based within the Community Mental Health Team at The Health Centre, Ullapool. 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 involves some virtual meetings and online 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 license and access to a car.
Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity for dementia and brain health. We are Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aims are to prevent, care and cure dementia, and to make sure nobody faces dementia alone.
We are a member-led charity with more than 8,000 members. We are supported by over 500 volunteers, and employ around 400 full and part-time staff, mainly in our direct service provision across Scotland. We are fully committed to Fair Work First and the support and development of our people.
The role
We are at a highly exciting stage in the reshaping of our services as we build sustainable, resilient, therapeutic, and inclusive registered day care and commissioned community supports of the highest quality that can maximise our resources and potential growth opportunities.
We are seeking applicants with a proven track record in leadership within a health and social care service (or related) background to work in this key senior role and make a positive difference to the lives of people living with dementia, those at greater risk of dementia, and the families and friends who care for someone with dementia.
Based in Inverness or Glasgow, the role will lead and manage local teams in a variety of locations and services. Full details about the role are provided in the job description available through the link provided.
The person
You will have the right level of personal qualities, experience, knowledge and qualifications, demonstrate excellent leadership qualities and high levels of emotional intelligence, with experience of managing people, supporting staff development and promoting a positive culture. You will be an excellent communicator, highly organised with a collaborative approach to working with others to deliver shared objectives and drive continuous improvement in our practice. You will have a high-level knowledge and understanding of dementia and substantial experience in the management and delivery of services and hold a relevant practice qualification to meet the Scottish Social Services Council registered management requirements. Further details are provided in the person specification provided.
* On site: Glasgow-based with some travelling
* Closing 3rd February 2025
Epilepsy Scotland is seeking an experienced Youth Development Worker to support both our Youth Services and Adult team. The unique role will provide support to both teams with an ability to manage your own workload and prioritise key tasks. You will engage directly with young people to support their Wellbeing as they live with epilepsy. You will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills in addition to having compassion and an enthusiastic approach to supporting and empowering people with epilepsy.
You will be a highly motivated individual, have proven experience in supporting young people with an understanding of trauma-informed approaches for supporting people.
The Youth Development Worker will need to be flexible with evening work and occasional weekend work required with the post. Initially fixed term for 12 months, this post forms a key part of our services to people affected by epilepsy in Scotland and may be extended subject to funding.
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