Chief Executive Officer

Working from home/remotely with occasional meetings in Edinburgh (Remote)Closing1st May 2024Advertised from 17th April 202425 hours per week.RoleWould you like to lead an organisation providing vital mental health support to some of the most vulnerable?North East Edinburgh Counselling Services (NEECS) have been delivering counselling services to communities in NorthEast Edinburgh for almost 30 years.We are seeking a new CEO who can further develop the success of our outgoing CEO in securing substantial funding. Weare planning for the future and are looking for a candidate who can achieve our ambition to expand our serviceand provide more people with the help they need.Leading a small staff team and a team of sessional self-employed counsellors, this role offers an excitingopportunity to build a sustainable future for the organisation and those most in need of its services. NEECS iscommitted to supporting staff in their professional development and this role offers the the chance to grow anddevelop your skills along with the organisation and its impact.What you will bringA passion for improving mental health in the local community.A proven track record of securing externalfunding from a range of sources, including statutory, trusts and grants and donations.An inclusiveleadership approach and experience of managing, growing and developing thriving staff teams.A highlevel of business acumen, including managing and overseeing all aspects of operation of a smallorganisation.A sound understanding of finance.A self-starter with a ‘Can Do’ attitude, who iscomfortable working for a small organisation.The ambition to increase our impact, so we can do more formore people.What we offerFlexibility in location and when your hours are worked27 days annual leave plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata)Auto-enrolment workplace pension scheme with 5% employer contribution if staff make the minimum statutory contributions.External supervision from a supervisor/professional consultant (as agreed with board of trustees).Once you have sent this, please also complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form online.We value diversity and encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you have anyspecific access requirements, please let us know and we will do our best to meet your needs.The Chair will hold the Board and Executive Team to account for the Charity’s mission and vision, providing strongleadership to the Board of Trustees to ensure that the Board functions as a unit, and that each trustee fulfilstheir duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity.The Chair will develop and maintain a supportive and constructive relationship with the Chief Executive, workingtogether to provide a clear strategic direction for the Charity, regularly reviewing and mitigating risk andensuring financial accountability.The Chair will act as an ambassador for and representative of the charity when required.Personal Qualities• Strong leadership and relationship building skills• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively• Strong networking capabilities that can be utilised for the benefit of the CharityExperience/Skills• Experience of strategic leadership• Experience of charity governance and/or as part of a Board of Trustees, including familiarity with chairingmeetings• Broad knowledge of the mental health sectorEdinburgh. Mainly office based with some travel across the city (On site)Closing6th May 2024About the RoleAre you an experienced mental health worker interested in working for an award-winning Scottish charity?Change Mental Health have a vacancy in the Thrive Welcome Team in the Southeast locality of Edinburgh.This is a varied and rewarding role in a multi-disciplinary team which offers short-term person-centred support topeople in the locality. The Senior Support Workers help people to identify what is important to them and thesteps they can take to manage their mental health and wellbeing. The workers also connect people into communityservices, treatment options and self-management resources as appropriate.We are seeking someone who is passionate about making a real difference to the lives of people in the city and whocan work in close partnership with statutory and voluntary partners, using an asset-based approach. Thesuccessful candidate will be adept at helping people to identify their personal outcomes, and they will be ableto quickly build collaborative working relationships with individuals from varied backgrounds.Who are we looking for?We are seeking someone who has direct experience of supporting people with their mental health, including peopleliving with complex issues. Candidates should be able to demonstrate an ability to assist people to developtheir own recovery plans, whilst assessing and managing risk appropriately.You should be able to evidence partnership working and bring a sound knowledge of the Edinburgh health and socialcare landscape. You should also be willing to embrace a culture of shared learning and reflection to bringcreative solutions to the team.As this is a senior post with a great deal of responsibility, you should have a SVQ 3 or equivalent and a trackrecord of managing a caseload and meeting administrative deadlines with minimal supervision. This post issubject to membership of the PVG Scheme and appropriate checks.We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities, which benefit the individual and the charity, and weare a “Happy to Talk Flexible” employer.If you are passionate about assisting Change Mental Health to deliver a valuable service to the people of Edinburghand feel your profile matches the criteria, then we want to hear from you!• Professional development including funded opportunities.• A 35-hour working week, enhanced sick pay & season ticket loan.• A great work life balance with flexible and blended working environment.• 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial and medical advice aswell as support with life’s challenges.• Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlementsChange Mental Health is looking for someone who can lead and develop our trust, foundations and tender work acrossScotland. We will provide you with a great organisation, a vitally important cause, connections andopportunities for development across the UK and a committed and passionate group of colleagues.We are looking for someone who is a great bid writer, who has the skills and knowledge to develop a pipeline ofopportunities and who can work excellently with colleagues across the organisation to collaborate on bids andtenders.You will be organised, diligent and, of course, passionate about the cause! You should also be open to personal andprofessional growth and development. We want someone who is hungry to learn and grow with our quickly growingorganisation. You will also be comfortable meeting with a range of funders and representing the organisation andthe work we do and building meaningful relationships.We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and the charity and are a“Happy to Talk Flexible” employer.If you are passionate about enabling Change Mental Health to deliver a valuable service to the Scottish community andfeel your profile matches this role’s criteria, then we want to hear from you!Professional development including funded opportunities.A 35-hour working week, enhanced sick pay & season ticket loan.A great work life balance with flexible and blended working environment.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.Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlementsPitlochry Community Hospital, Ferry Road, Pitlochry (On site)Closing5th May 2024Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to support people with a recent diagnosis ofdementia 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) providinghigh-quality, person-centred support to people living with dementia and their families for a minimum of a yearfollowing diagnosis in line 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 AlzheimerScotland'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 andmaintaining links with their community along with planning for future care and decision making to develop anoutcome focused plan to support their future hopes, desires and aspirations.Supporting our Perth locality, the post will be based within the North Perthshire Community Mental Health Team.Alzheimer Scotland’s PDS Link Workers are required to be effective team workers and have the skills to build andmaintain 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 somevirtual meetings and on-line groups.Applicants must hold a recognised relevant professional qualification, have a good understanding of dementia and howit 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 beable to evidence you are working towards its completion.This post requires a full driving license and access to a car.
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