Location: Edinburgh Office / hybrid Salary: £30,768.10 - £35,542.15 Hours: 35 hours per week (full time), permanent Reports To : Head of Finance Disclosure & Barring Check: Basic Disclosure (Level 1) About the Project/Service The Finance team is a small, friendly team led by the Director of Finance, working alongside a Head of Finance and Finance Assistant. We provide the financial processing, payroll, reporting and insight that enables our services across Scotland to deliver high-quality support to the people we work with. This is an exciting time to join us: we use Xero and are actively reviewing and strengthening our finance systems, processes and reporting, so you will have the opportunity to shape how the team works and to grow with it. Purpose of the Role The Finance Officer plays a central role in the day-to-day running of the finance function. You will be responsible for month-end journals, payroll and pension processing, the sales ledger and the accounting for our trading subsidiary, and you will support the Director of Finance with budgets, management accounts, the annual audit and grant reporting. We are looking for an experienced and proactive finance professional who takes ownership of their work, enjoys improving processes, and has the ambition to develop and take on greater responsibility as the team evolves. Key Responsibilities: Month-end journals: Prepare and post month-end journals, including payroll journals and staff cost re-allocations, cost recharges (property, IT, insurance and full cost recovery), prepayments and accruals. Income recognition: Prepare deferred and accrued income journals, ensuring income is recognised in the correct period. Sales ledger: Maintain the sales ledger, raising monthly invoices, reviewing contracts and applying contractual uplifts to invoices. Trading subsidiary: Take responsibility for all accounting for the charity's trading subsidiary. Payroll: Process payroll data for our external payroll provider, including new starters, leavers and changes, and calculate holiday and sickness data for payroll. Pensions: Administer the staff pension scheme and assist staff with payroll and pension queries. Budgets: Support the annual budget process, updating budget templates with pay rates and prior year data. Management accounts: Assist with the production of monthly management accounts, preparing departmental reports for regular (six-weekly) budget meetings. Audit: Support the annual external audit, extracting information and preparing supporting schedules. Funding and grants: Support the Fundraising team with grant applications and funder reporting by providing data on rates, averages and staffing requirements. Team cover: Provide holiday and absence cover for the Finance Assistant, including purchase ledger processing, payment runs, bank reconciliations and reconciliation of Pleo pre-paid cards. Continuous improvement: Contribute to the ongoing review and improvement of finance systems, processes and internal controls. General Responsibilities Work in line with Change Mental Health's values, policies and procedures, including financial regulations and internal controls. Maintain confidentiality at all times and handle personal and financial data in line with data protection legislation (UK GDPR). Contribute to a supportive, inclusive team culture that promotes wellbeing at work. Comply with health and safety requirements and undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role. Essential Criteria AAT qualified, or equivalent practical experience in a finance role. Significant experience of month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments and income recognition. Experience of processing payroll data (including through an external payroll provider) and pension administration. Experience of maintaining a sales ledger and invoicing against contracts. Strong Excel skills (e.g. lookups and pivot tables) and experience of using a computerised accounting system. Excellent accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritise workload. Good communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues. A commitment to confidentiality and to Change Mental Health's values. Desirable Criteria Part-qualified, or studying towards, a professional accountancy qualification Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector, including restricted funds, grant reporting and the Charities SORP. Experience of accounting for a trading subsidiary. Experience of using Xero. Experience of supporting budgets, management accounts and external audits. This job profile and list of duties is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements.
Oct 17, 2026
Full time
Location: Edinburgh Office / hybrid Salary: £30,768.10 - £35,542.15 Hours: 35 hours per week (full time), permanent Reports To : Head of Finance Disclosure & Barring Check: Basic Disclosure (Level 1) About the Project/Service The Finance team is a small, friendly team led by the Director of Finance, working alongside a Head of Finance and Finance Assistant. We provide the financial processing, payroll, reporting and insight that enables our services across Scotland to deliver high-quality support to the people we work with. This is an exciting time to join us: we use Xero and are actively reviewing and strengthening our finance systems, processes and reporting, so you will have the opportunity to shape how the team works and to grow with it. Purpose of the Role The Finance Officer plays a central role in the day-to-day running of the finance function. You will be responsible for month-end journals, payroll and pension processing, the sales ledger and the accounting for our trading subsidiary, and you will support the Director of Finance with budgets, management accounts, the annual audit and grant reporting. We are looking for an experienced and proactive finance professional who takes ownership of their work, enjoys improving processes, and has the ambition to develop and take on greater responsibility as the team evolves. Key Responsibilities: Month-end journals: Prepare and post month-end journals, including payroll journals and staff cost re-allocations, cost recharges (property, IT, insurance and full cost recovery), prepayments and accruals. Income recognition: Prepare deferred and accrued income journals, ensuring income is recognised in the correct period. Sales ledger: Maintain the sales ledger, raising monthly invoices, reviewing contracts and applying contractual uplifts to invoices. Trading subsidiary: Take responsibility for all accounting for the charity's trading subsidiary. Payroll: Process payroll data for our external payroll provider, including new starters, leavers and changes, and calculate holiday and sickness data for payroll. Pensions: Administer the staff pension scheme and assist staff with payroll and pension queries. Budgets: Support the annual budget process, updating budget templates with pay rates and prior year data. Management accounts: Assist with the production of monthly management accounts, preparing departmental reports for regular (six-weekly) budget meetings. Audit: Support the annual external audit, extracting information and preparing supporting schedules. Funding and grants: Support the Fundraising team with grant applications and funder reporting by providing data on rates, averages and staffing requirements. Team cover: Provide holiday and absence cover for the Finance Assistant, including purchase ledger processing, payment runs, bank reconciliations and reconciliation of Pleo pre-paid cards. Continuous improvement: Contribute to the ongoing review and improvement of finance systems, processes and internal controls. General Responsibilities Work in line with Change Mental Health's values, policies and procedures, including financial regulations and internal controls. Maintain confidentiality at all times and handle personal and financial data in line with data protection legislation (UK GDPR). Contribute to a supportive, inclusive team culture that promotes wellbeing at work. Comply with health and safety requirements and undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role. Essential Criteria AAT qualified, or equivalent practical experience in a finance role. Significant experience of month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments and income recognition. Experience of processing payroll data (including through an external payroll provider) and pension administration. Experience of maintaining a sales ledger and invoicing against contracts. Strong Excel skills (e.g. lookups and pivot tables) and experience of using a computerised accounting system. Excellent accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritise workload. Good communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues. A commitment to confidentiality and to Change Mental Health's values. Desirable Criteria Part-qualified, or studying towards, a professional accountancy qualification Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector, including restricted funds, grant reporting and the Charities SORP. Experience of accounting for a trading subsidiary. Experience of using Xero. Experience of supporting budgets, management accounts and external audits. This job profile and list of duties is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements.
About the Project/Service As a Practitioner, you will play an active role in delivering community based mental health supports. You will contribute to multiple projects by helping create environments where people feel respected, included, and supported, and where they can engage in meaningful activities that will improve their mental health. Change Mental Health offers a community-based Hubs in Dumfries and Annan providing non-clinical, person-centred support in a welcoming environment where people can take part in group activities, peer support and recovery-focused opportunities. The Hub supports people to build social connections, develop knowledge, skills, confidence and resilience, and improve their mental health and wellbeing. Activities include art, music, walking, wellbeing sessions and confidence building opportunities. The Hubs also deliver specialist projects such as Carers Support and links to employability support as part of its wider commitment to early intervention, prevention and community mental health support Purpose of the Role The postholder will deliver high-quality, non-clinical, person-centred support that improves mental health and wellbeing, reduces isolation, and builds knowledge, skills, resilience and confidence for people accessing the Hub. As a Practitioner, you will take a primary role in ensuring the efficient and effective daily running of the Hub, providing a safe, welcoming and supportive environment where people feel believed, respected and heard. As a Change Mental Health Practitioner, you will work directly with people experiencing poor mental health or mental illness. You will empower people to self-manage their mental health and wellbeing, build confidence and resilience, make achievable goals, and strengthen their connection to peers and their local community. The role includes facilitating group activities, offering 1:1 support to help people engage, undertaking community engagement, and delivering early intervention and prevention-focused support. You will support people to develop and review meaningful, achievable personal plans, and work alongside them to build practical tools and strategies that support mental, physical, social, emotional and financial wellbeing. Working closely with colleagues, partners and communities, you will contribute to creating an environment where people feel safe and accepted, connected to others, and hopeful for the future. You will adhere to and role model the values of Change Mental Health.
Oct 16, 2026
Full time
About the Project/Service As a Practitioner, you will play an active role in delivering community based mental health supports. You will contribute to multiple projects by helping create environments where people feel respected, included, and supported, and where they can engage in meaningful activities that will improve their mental health. Change Mental Health offers a community-based Hubs in Dumfries and Annan providing non-clinical, person-centred support in a welcoming environment where people can take part in group activities, peer support and recovery-focused opportunities. The Hub supports people to build social connections, develop knowledge, skills, confidence and resilience, and improve their mental health and wellbeing. Activities include art, music, walking, wellbeing sessions and confidence building opportunities. The Hubs also deliver specialist projects such as Carers Support and links to employability support as part of its wider commitment to early intervention, prevention and community mental health support Purpose of the Role The postholder will deliver high-quality, non-clinical, person-centred support that improves mental health and wellbeing, reduces isolation, and builds knowledge, skills, resilience and confidence for people accessing the Hub. As a Practitioner, you will take a primary role in ensuring the efficient and effective daily running of the Hub, providing a safe, welcoming and supportive environment where people feel believed, respected and heard. As a Change Mental Health Practitioner, you will work directly with people experiencing poor mental health or mental illness. You will empower people to self-manage their mental health and wellbeing, build confidence and resilience, make achievable goals, and strengthen their connection to peers and their local community. The role includes facilitating group activities, offering 1:1 support to help people engage, undertaking community engagement, and delivering early intervention and prevention-focused support. You will support people to develop and review meaningful, achievable personal plans, and work alongside them to build practical tools and strategies that support mental, physical, social, emotional and financial wellbeing. Working closely with colleagues, partners and communities, you will contribute to creating an environment where people feel safe and accepted, connected to others, and hopeful for the future. You will adhere to and role model the values of Change Mental Health.
Post: Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner (Outreach) Location: Fife (Region Wide, Female Only) Salary: £25,994.05 per annum Hours: Full time (35 hours) Closing date: 26th October 2026 Change Mental Health is looking for a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (Outreach) to join our Fife Services team. You will play a key role in delivering support as part of an innovative partnership between Change Mental Health and Kingdom Housing Association (KHA). This is a community-based role supporting adults affected by mental illness to build confidence, resilience and greater independence. You'll work primarily one-to-one with people in their own homes and communities, with opportunities to contribute to our Hub-based services where needed. Please note this role requires travel throughout the Fife region. You will work closely with KHA staff as part of a collaborative, partnership-based approach, embedding mental health support within housing services. This includes responding to referrals, supporting early intervention and crisis prevention, and contributing to improved outcomes for tenants. You will be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team committed to innovation in mental health and housing support. Working autonomously, you will manage your own caseload, using sound judgment to determine when to escalate or refer to your manager. You will also contribute to identifying service gaps and co-developing solutions to meet the evolving needs of tenants and the wider community. Key Responsibilities: Please note this role is open to females only due to the needs of our service users Driving licence and access to a vehicle. Experience providing community-based, recovery-focused or non-clinical mental health support. Experience delivering structured 1:1 support and contributing to personal or outcome-focused plans. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently, manage your workload effectively and contribute positively to a team. Understanding of risk assessment and safe decision-making. Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based and recovery-focused practice. Educated to SVQ 3 level or have experience working in mental health. SSSC registration, or willingness to register within six months. We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and the charity and are a "Happy to Talk Flexible" employer: working days will be discussed and agreed with the Locality Manager and can be adjusted for the suitable candidate. If you are passionate about enabling Change Mental Health to deliver a valuable service to the Scottish community and feel your profile matches this role's criteria, then we want to hear from you! Benefits Professional development including funded opportunities. A generous 37 days' holiday. 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 entitlements Paid Mental Wellbeing Days Cycle to Work Scheme Blue Light discount card To apply, please complete the online application form on BreatheHR by 26th October 2026.
Oct 14, 2026
Full time
Post: Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner (Outreach) Location: Fife (Region Wide, Female Only) Salary: £25,994.05 per annum Hours: Full time (35 hours) Closing date: 26th October 2026 Change Mental Health is looking for a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (Outreach) to join our Fife Services team. You will play a key role in delivering support as part of an innovative partnership between Change Mental Health and Kingdom Housing Association (KHA). This is a community-based role supporting adults affected by mental illness to build confidence, resilience and greater independence. You'll work primarily one-to-one with people in their own homes and communities, with opportunities to contribute to our Hub-based services where needed. Please note this role requires travel throughout the Fife region. You will work closely with KHA staff as part of a collaborative, partnership-based approach, embedding mental health support within housing services. This includes responding to referrals, supporting early intervention and crisis prevention, and contributing to improved outcomes for tenants. You will be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team committed to innovation in mental health and housing support. Working autonomously, you will manage your own caseload, using sound judgment to determine when to escalate or refer to your manager. You will also contribute to identifying service gaps and co-developing solutions to meet the evolving needs of tenants and the wider community. Key Responsibilities: Please note this role is open to females only due to the needs of our service users Driving licence and access to a vehicle. Experience providing community-based, recovery-focused or non-clinical mental health support. Experience delivering structured 1:1 support and contributing to personal or outcome-focused plans. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently, manage your workload effectively and contribute positively to a team. Understanding of risk assessment and safe decision-making. Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based and recovery-focused practice. Educated to SVQ 3 level or have experience working in mental health. SSSC registration, or willingness to register within six months. We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and the charity and are a "Happy to Talk Flexible" employer: working days will be discussed and agreed with the Locality Manager and can be adjusted for the suitable candidate. If you are passionate about enabling Change Mental Health to deliver a valuable service to the Scottish community and feel your profile matches this role's criteria, then we want to hear from you! Benefits Professional development including funded opportunities. A generous 37 days' holiday. 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 entitlements Paid Mental Wellbeing Days Cycle to Work Scheme Blue Light discount card To apply, please complete the online application form on BreatheHR by 26th October 2026.
Location : Edinburgh & Lothians Hours : 35 hours per week Salary : £25,994.05 per annum Contract : Fixed term until 31/03/2027 Change Mental Health is looking for a temporary Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (Outreach) to join our Central Services team. This is a community-based role supporting adults affected by mental illness to build confidence, resilience and greater independence. You'll work primarily one-to-one with people in their own homes and communities, with opportunities to contribute to our Hub-based services where needed. About the role You'll provide practical and emotional support tailored to each person, helping them identify goals, develop personal plans and build strategies to self-manage their mental health and wellbeing. You'll connect people with community opportunities and wider services, work collaboratively with local partners, and ensure safeguarding or wellbeing concerns are identified and responded to appropriately. You'll be part of a supportive team while managing your own workload and building positive, professional relationships with the people you support. Essential Experience providing community-based, recovery-focused or non-clinical mental health support. Experience delivering structured 1:1 support and contributing to personal or outcome-focused plans. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently, manage your workload effectively and contribute positively to a team. Understanding of risk assessment and safe decision-making. Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based and recovery-focused practice. SVQ Level 2 Social Services and Healthcare (Adults) or willingness to work towards this. SSSC registration, or willingness to register within six months. Desirable Experience facilitating groups, peer-support or community activities. Knowledge of local community services and referral pathways. Experience supporting people affected by trauma, isolation or complex circumstances. Understanding of co-production, lived-experience approaches or Scottish health and social care policy. What we offer 37 days' annual leave (pro rata) Two paid Mental Wellbeing Days Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements Professional development, including funded opportunities 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Blue Light Card eligibility Support for flexible working and work-life balance Hours are typically worked Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, although occasional evening and weekend working may be required. If you're passionate about helping people live well in their communities and build greater confidence and independence, we'd love to hear from you. How to apply: please upload your CV and cover letter to our portal.
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Location : Edinburgh & Lothians Hours : 35 hours per week Salary : £25,994.05 per annum Contract : Fixed term until 31/03/2027 Change Mental Health is looking for a temporary Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (Outreach) to join our Central Services team. This is a community-based role supporting adults affected by mental illness to build confidence, resilience and greater independence. You'll work primarily one-to-one with people in their own homes and communities, with opportunities to contribute to our Hub-based services where needed. About the role You'll provide practical and emotional support tailored to each person, helping them identify goals, develop personal plans and build strategies to self-manage their mental health and wellbeing. You'll connect people with community opportunities and wider services, work collaboratively with local partners, and ensure safeguarding or wellbeing concerns are identified and responded to appropriately. You'll be part of a supportive team while managing your own workload and building positive, professional relationships with the people you support. Essential Experience providing community-based, recovery-focused or non-clinical mental health support. Experience delivering structured 1:1 support and contributing to personal or outcome-focused plans. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently, manage your workload effectively and contribute positively to a team. Understanding of risk assessment and safe decision-making. Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based and recovery-focused practice. SVQ Level 2 Social Services and Healthcare (Adults) or willingness to work towards this. SSSC registration, or willingness to register within six months. Desirable Experience facilitating groups, peer-support or community activities. Knowledge of local community services and referral pathways. Experience supporting people affected by trauma, isolation or complex circumstances. Understanding of co-production, lived-experience approaches or Scottish health and social care policy. What we offer 37 days' annual leave (pro rata) Two paid Mental Wellbeing Days Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements Professional development, including funded opportunities 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Blue Light Card eligibility Support for flexible working and work-life balance Hours are typically worked Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, although occasional evening and weekend working may be required. If you're passionate about helping people live well in their communities and build greater confidence and independence, we'd love to hear from you. How to apply: please upload your CV and cover letter to our portal.
Location: Central - covering Fife and Perth & Kinross Hours: 28 hours per week Salary: £29,176.75 FTE / £23,341.40 pro rata Change Mental Health is looking for a Team Lead to support the delivery of our community mental health and Carers Services across Fife and Perth & Kinross. Please note this a community based role, involving travel across Fife and Perth & Kinross. This is a hands-on leadership role combining day-to-day team management with direct mental health practice. You'll lead and support staff across our services, with particular operational responsibility for our Carers Services, helping unpaid carers of people experiencing mental ill health to maintain their own wellbeing and sustain their caring role. About the Role You'll manage staff and service delivery, provide regular supervision and work reviews, oversee referrals and caseload allocation, and help your team develop their practice. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you'll maintain a small caseload where appropriate and remain involved in 1:1 support, group activities and community-based mental health work. You'll work closely with statutory and third-sector partners, strengthen local referral pathways and use outcome information to help demonstrate impact and improve services. Our Carers Services provide early intervention, personalised support, peer connection, information and advice, and preventative support to unpaid carers across Fife and Perth & Kinross. Essential Experience working in community-based, recovery-focused or non-clinical mental health services. Experience supporting, supervising and providing guidance to staff. Experience delivering structured 1:1 support and outcome-focused planning. Experience facilitating groups, peer-support activities or community-based mental health sessions. Strong understanding of risk assessment and safe decision-making. Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills. SVQ Level 4 Social Services and Healthcare (Adults) or equivalent, or willingness to work towards this if required. SSSC registration, or willingness to register if required. Full UK driving licence and access to a car, with the ability to travel regularly across Fife and Perth & Kinross. Desirable Experience supporting unpaid carers, or a strong understanding of the impact of caring for someone experiencing mental ill health. Knowledge of local community services, referral pathways and support networks. Experience supporting people experiencing trauma, isolation or complex circumstances. Understanding of co-production, lived-experience approaches and relevant Scottish health and social care policy. What we offer 37 days' annual leave (pro rata) Two paid Mental Wellbeing Days Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements Professional development, including funded opportunities 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Blue Light Card eligibility Support for flexible working and work-life balance The role is typically worked Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, within the contracted 28 hours, although some evening or weekend working may occasionally be required. The role may also participate in an on-call rota. If you're an experienced mental health practitioner ready to lead and develop others while helping strengthen support for unpaid carers, we'd love to hear from you. How to apply: please upload your CV and cover letter to our portal.
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
Location: Central - covering Fife and Perth & Kinross Hours: 28 hours per week Salary: £29,176.75 FTE / £23,341.40 pro rata Change Mental Health is looking for a Team Lead to support the delivery of our community mental health and Carers Services across Fife and Perth & Kinross. Please note this a community based role, involving travel across Fife and Perth & Kinross. This is a hands-on leadership role combining day-to-day team management with direct mental health practice. You'll lead and support staff across our services, with particular operational responsibility for our Carers Services, helping unpaid carers of people experiencing mental ill health to maintain their own wellbeing and sustain their caring role. About the Role You'll manage staff and service delivery, provide regular supervision and work reviews, oversee referrals and caseload allocation, and help your team develop their practice. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you'll maintain a small caseload where appropriate and remain involved in 1:1 support, group activities and community-based mental health work. You'll work closely with statutory and third-sector partners, strengthen local referral pathways and use outcome information to help demonstrate impact and improve services. Our Carers Services provide early intervention, personalised support, peer connection, information and advice, and preventative support to unpaid carers across Fife and Perth & Kinross. Essential Experience working in community-based, recovery-focused or non-clinical mental health services. Experience supporting, supervising and providing guidance to staff. Experience delivering structured 1:1 support and outcome-focused planning. Experience facilitating groups, peer-support activities or community-based mental health sessions. Strong understanding of risk assessment and safe decision-making. Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills. SVQ Level 4 Social Services and Healthcare (Adults) or equivalent, or willingness to work towards this if required. SSSC registration, or willingness to register if required. Full UK driving licence and access to a car, with the ability to travel regularly across Fife and Perth & Kinross. Desirable Experience supporting unpaid carers, or a strong understanding of the impact of caring for someone experiencing mental ill health. Knowledge of local community services, referral pathways and support networks. Experience supporting people experiencing trauma, isolation or complex circumstances. Understanding of co-production, lived-experience approaches and relevant Scottish health and social care policy. What we offer 37 days' annual leave (pro rata) Two paid Mental Wellbeing Days Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements Professional development, including funded opportunities 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Blue Light Card eligibility Support for flexible working and work-life balance The role is typically worked Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, within the contracted 28 hours, although some evening or weekend working may occasionally be required. The role may also participate in an on-call rota. If you're an experienced mental health practitioner ready to lead and develop others while helping strengthen support for unpaid carers, we'd love to hear from you. How to apply: please upload your CV and cover letter to our portal.
