With Kids
Location
Edinburgh | United Kingdom
Job description
Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. We have represented the voice of people mostaffected by mental health problems in Scotland for almost 100 years. Today, in over 60 communities we work withadults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools andfurther education, among others.
These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living;inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change. SAMH is dedicated to mental health andwellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless ofpresent or past circumstances.
About the Role
SAMH Redhall is a mental health recovery project based in a walled garden in South-West Edinburgh. We have awonderful location in a wooded dell by the Water of Leith and indoor and outdoor facilities includingpolytunnels, vegetable beds, ornamental gardens, orchard, kitchen, library and training room.
The Instructor Team at Redhall provide a supportive environment to learn and practice skills in horticulture. Theservice has structured days and encourages people to build routine, be more active, spend time outdoors and workalongside others. Our Peer Worker and Employability Practitioner offer additional support for people to bettermanage their mental health, develop confidence and progress their goals.
The garden is open to the public during the week and also plays host to local partner projects who might arrangetheir own activities in the grounds. We also organise open days to sell plants, promote the service and raiseawareness.
The Team Leader will be responsible for the day to day delivery of effective social and therapeutic horticultureactivities at SAMH Redhall, creating a positive and purposeful environment for staff, service users and widercommunity.
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone with a track record of managing the delivery of programmes in health, greenspace and/orcommunity settings. You will have the skills to undertake all aspects of managing the project day to day fromthe ground up - overseeing site/garden maintenance, developing programmes, managing staff and ensuring qualityof support.
You have an understanding of partnership working and can identify and develop opportunities for joint working,coordinate and communicate with colleagues across the third sector and make reports to funders as required.
You have leadership experience and can confidently bring a team together with a strong sense of purpose andcommitment to SAMH values. You are someone who wants to work with people with the ability to build rapport, showgenuine interest in their recovery and handle difficult conversations with compassion. You will be enthusiasticabout the benefits of gardening and nature-based approaches to support mental health and coming to work in agarden everyday will be a perk of the job for you too!
What we will provide for you
You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. Youwill be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of ourbenefits include;
• Reimbursement of PVG, Disclosure.
• Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition toclassroom and virtual training sessions
• 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service
• 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you.
• Team wellbeing budgets
• Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date for applications will be 12 noon, Monday 4th March 2024.
If you would like to find out more about Redhall and the Team Leader role please call Senior Service Manager ClaireReynolds on 07923382375
PVG Scheme Membership, a Right to Work in the UK check and proof of any qualifications declared your application willbe required.
Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high level of applicants and wouldencourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
We are looking for a unique individual to manage Alzheimer Scotland’s ‘Connect 2’ Befriending service inEdinburgh.
The Volunteer Co-ordinator is responsible for the recruitment, selection, induction and ongoing support to our teamof much valued Volunteers. Managing referrals and carrying out assessments to best meet the needs of peopleliving with dementia.
The key role of the Volunteer Co-ordinator is to identify suitable ‘matches’ for befriending relationships which willprovide companionship to people living with dementia.
Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia. You will also have good communication skills and acaring attitude. A willingness to learn and participate in training (including SVQ’s) is essential. Relevantqualifications and/or experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.
The National Training Manager works with people across Scotland to ensure that as many people as possible get theknowledge and tools they need to address mental health this includes staff within the organisation andexternally to other audiences.
Our person-centred approach puts the people we work with at the heart of what we do ensuring they have greateropportunity, can build confidence and social skills, and become more integrated into their communities. Bybuilding connections and support around individual needs, our team of nearly 200 staff and 800 members value thelived experience which informs the services we deliver. We look beyond illness by taking a holistic approachthat ensures no one has to face mental ill health alone.They work closely with the Fundraising, Operations, andServices teamsto develop, quality assure, manage, and deliver Mental Health courses across Scotland.Deliveringto a diverse audience; including staff and as part of our income generation portfolio.
The National Training Manager will continuously evaluate, review, and update materials to ensure that the coursesremain consistent relevant, up-to-date and evidence based to ensure the highest quality and best practice in allthat we deliver.
They build and maintain connections with other learning providers and stakeholders to call on specific expertise asneeded, and to ensure we complement and add value to other available training. This includes workingcollaboratively with Mental Health UK training provided to schools through the Bloom and Your ResilienceProgrammes.
Who are we looking for:
We are looking for an individual with previous experience of developing and delivering training to a variety ofaudiences adn someone who is comfortable cultivating positive working relationships.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Quality and Improvement to support the internal trainingneeds of the organisation and so some previous experience of quality assurance is desirable.
We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and the charity and are a“Happy to Talk Flexible” employer. Although, it should be noted that this post will largely be based and work inEdinburgh.
If you are passionate about enabling Change Mental Health to deliver a valuable training service to communities andorganisations across Scotland and feel your profile matches this role’s criteria, then we want to hear fromyou!
Why work with us?
Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe andenduring mental ill health.
With 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mental health and illness deserve thehighest quality of support in the community and that every person has the right to be valued and to share in theopportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life.
Our person-centred approach puts the people we work with at the heart of what we do ensuring they have greateropportunity, can build confidence and social skills, and become more integrated into their communities. Bybuilding connections and support around individual needs, our team of nearly 200 staff and 800 members value thelived experience which informs the services we deliver. We look beyond illness by taking a holistic approachthat ensures no one has to face mental ill health alone.
We have an exciting opportunity to join Alzheimer Scotland as a Digital Marketing Officer. Based within ourCommunications and Campaigns team, you will lead on the digital marketing strategy for the Charity. Developingand monitoring our digital marketing, social media, and email campaigns you will have a strong creative flairand a passion for digital marketing.
The role will collaborate closely with our Stakeholder Engagement team to generate high-quality digital content anddevelop ideas for income generation and awareness raising campaigns. You will also collaborate closely with ourCreative Designer on the development of visual assets to accompany social media and marketing campaigns.
You will be responsible for developing our audience experience, at all times ensuring that our messaging ismaintaining the Alzheimer Scotland brand and tone-of-voice.
The successful candidate must excel in autonomously managing tasks within tight deadlines, without compromising onquality, thriving in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
For a full job description and person specification please see the attachments section of this advert.
The successful candidate for this post will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.
In 2024, Hearts & Minds, the home of Clowndoctors and Elderflowers, will be marking 25 years deliveringtherapeutic clowning across health care units, schools for children with complex needs and hospices.
The role of Fundraising Manager at Hearts & Minds offers an incredibly exciting opportunity to drive meaningfulchange and support our impactful programmes at this momentous time in the charity’s history. As a pivotal memberof the team, you'll spearhead the development of a comprehensive fundraising strategy that directly fuelsthe organization's initiatives. This role isn't just about securing funds; it's about craftingcompelling narratives and fostering connections to inspire individuals, communities, and corporations to supporta cause that truly matters. The dynamism lies in the ability to shape the future of Hearts & Minds bycreating sustainable income streams that directly translate into tangible support for their programmes.
The Job Description and Person Specification is available to download below.
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