Third Sector Vacancies

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 Project / Service
As a Change Mental Health practitioner, you work directly with service users who require immediate or on going emotional, practical or vocational support in order to deliver the best possible outcomes. You will work with service users to develop and review personal plans, although ultimate oversight rests with the Senior Project Worker. You work closely with other members of staff to achieve outcomes as defined by my line manager. Within the area team there is a clear line management structure which supports and shapes the practice. You will contribute to an environment where people can relax, re-establish social skills and enhance their quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team building positive working relationships.
• In partnership with service users, implement outcome focused development plans as designed/overseen by my line manager to enable service users to achieve their identified goals.
• To achieve outcomes, Employ several appropriate intervention strategies including positive communication skills.
• Ensure that the Resource Centre is welcoming, clean, tidy and safe.
• Carry out ongoing risk assessment that is integral to ensure the wellbeing of service users.
• Demonstrate group work skills which bring people together in a safe environment
• Have an awareness of appropriate professional boundaries including confidentiality
• Understand the requirements of Health and Safety in the workplace and follow Change Mental Health policies.

General Duties:

• Act in accordance with Data Protection legislation.  Ensure all records, personal, staff and client data are managed in line with Data Management and Information Governance policies
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements such as provisions set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• As with all employees, workers and volunteers; to encourage people to join Change Mental Health as a member, donor or activist
• To act in accordance with the charity’s Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies and to notify your line manager promptly if there are any concerns
• To participate in regular supervision and appraisal and undertake any relevant training as appropriate to the role
• To work in accordance with the charity’s national policies and local operating procedures and those of external regulators or professional bodies

Essential Criteria:

• Ideally educated to SVQ level 2 or have relevant experience working in health and social care
• Able to plan and prioritise your workload
• My professional self -awareness means that I can seek support and advice from my line manager appropriately and participate in supervision and support meetings positively
• Empathetic and caring
• A personal and professional value base is consistent with the aims and objectives of Change Mental Health
• Practice that is firmly based within a model of recovery
• Demonstrate genuine regard for service users and their families
• Have good I.T. skills and can produce accurate case notes
• Enthusiastic to develop my knowledge and skills

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of working with people affected by mental illness
• Experience of working in a SSSC Registered Service
• A learning and development portfolio which evidences my skills and knowledge.

Application Notes:
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter through the online BreatheHR portal.

Please note all applications must be received by midday on 06/04/2026. Interviews are due to be held week beginning 13/04/2026.

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.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier or later than stated. Please don’t delay your application to avoid any disappointment.

If you have any questions or would like an informal chat, please reach out to Debbie Sutherland at Debbie.sutherland@changemh.org

You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live life to the full again. Our community health support services form a nationwide network of local support groups, nurses, volunteers and one-to-one support teams helping families adjust to life with a heart or lung condition or after a stroke.

The Stroke Nurse plays a key role in supporting a seamless transition from hospital back into the community for people who have expereinced a stroke and their families. The role focuses on helping individuals adjust to life after stroke by providing personalised information, advice and emotional support. A core part of the role is enabling people to develop confidence in self management, supporting them to build the skills and knowledge needed to manage their condition, maximise independence and improve their long term wellbeing.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is organised and motivated, with good communication skills. Candidates must have a first level general nursing qualification and have a minimum of 2 years’ post-registration experience in either a hospital or community setting. Experience working with people affected by stroke is essential.

You will lead one of our five areas, supporting a group of shops and the teams who make them special.

You’ll:

• Inspire and coach Shop Managers, helping them grow and succeed
• Drive income and shape great customer experiences
• Champion high standards, compliance, and safe working practices
• Get involved in new shop openings and the development of our estate
• Build relationships in local communities to raise awareness and support
• Encourage innovation and help bring new ideas to life
• Be a visible, hands-on leader through regular shop visits and weekend working on a rota

The purpose of the role is to provide direct support to individuals who live with a long-term condition to access peer support, information and training around the use and practice of self-management techniques.

The post holder will do this through supporting the establishment and development of peer support groups – both online and in person – as well as ensuring a competent volunteer pathway for the delivery of these groups and training. This post will specifically work with existing peer support groups in Inverness and Nairn and look to develop further support groups in the local area.

Additionally, the role will support the wider engagement of MySelf-Management to ensure local awareness and referral pathways throughout Highland as required.

Growing2gether, based in the Park, Findhorn, empowers young people in Scotland who are facing poverty, poor mental health and trauma.

Growing2gether is searching for a Financial Manager to join our innovative, values-driven charity. As a member of the senior leadership, you will direct and oversee financial activities, prepare financial reports and forecasts, offer expert financial advice to senior leadership colleagues and provide effective financial management to ensure that strategic objectives are achieved, maintained and developed. Please see the full job description

Position Financial Manager for Growing2gether – permanent position

Reporting To the Chief Executive

Location The Hive, Park Ecovillage, Findhorn. Remote working is also possible.

PayScale £16,380 at 2 days a week (£40,950 FTE)

Leave 12 days annual leave

Please complete the application form and email it to our Administrator at admin@growing2gether.org.uk.

Counselling Care Skye and Lochalsh is seeking a motivated and experienced Development Officer to help strengthen the sustainability and profile of our community-based mental health service.

This post is funded through Highland Council’s Community Regeneration Fund (CRF) and will play a key role in increasing community resilience across Skye and Lochalsh by securing funding, strengthening donor relationships and raising awareness of our work.

Demand for early intervention counselling services in our rural and island communities continues to grow. This new role will focus on developing and implementing a funding strategy, diversifying income streams, improving impact reporting, and building strong relationships with funders, partners and community supporters. The successful candidate will help ensure our service remains sustainable, accessible and responsive to local need.

We are looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in fundraising or income generation
• Strong written skills and experience preparing funding applications and reports
• The ability to build positive relationships with funders and community stakeholders
• An understanding of the voluntary sector and community-based services

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the long-term sustainability of an essential local service and make a tangible difference to community wellbeing.

For an informal discussion or to request an application pack, please contact: shaun@counsellingcaresl.org

Closing date: Monday 13th April

We wish to recruit a Health and Wellbeing Coordinator to plan, deliver and develop an inclusive programme of activities for people living with additional needs and dementia. The role (6 months, 0.4 FTE with possibility of extension subject to funding) will ensure continuity and growth of our weekly dementia-friendly sessions, outreach to care homes and partnership working with local organisations.

For further information and details of how to apply, please either contact the Museum on 01445 712 287 or see the job description on our website at www.gairlochmuseum.org/recruitment

The closing date for applications is Monday 13th April.