Advertised from 24 June 2025

Role

Lanarkshire Links is seeking to recruit a Development Officer to promote engagement and participation with younger mental health service users and carers aged 16-35 (not in school) in North Lanarkshire.

We are looking for someone who:

• Believes passionately in the power of the lived experience of mental health problems and in making recovery a reality. You should also understand the impact of stigma and discrimination associated with mental health problems and be serious about the need to challenge it. 
• Has a sound understanding of the recovery process, creativity with excellent writing skills; good networking and interpersonal skills; expert listener with a nurturing attitude; and the ability to identify and respond to emerging opportunities; ability to engage with a range of people in a variety of contexts and at different levels.

Have relevant qualification or significant experience in the successful development and delivery of projects and programmes.  

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in helping people with lived experience to influence positive change in mental health service design and delivery.

Application notes

Closing date for applications is 18th July 2025 at 17:00 hrs.

Completed applications should be returned by email to admin@lanarkshirelinks.org.uk Or send your application by post to:

Lanarkshire Links, Dalziel Building, 7 Scott Street, Motherwell, ML1 1PN

If you would like further information or to discuss this post, please contact:

lizmacwhinney@lanarshirelinks.org.uk

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